News archive: Thursday, February 13, 2014
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Injuries
Memphis coach David Joerger says center Marc Gasol will have his left knee evaluated after he re-aggravated an injury on Wednesday night.
Coaches
Lionel Hollins leads the rumor mill to become Detroit Pistons head coach and he acknowledge interest in the job on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
Injuries
Friday will mark 5 weeks since Eric Bledsoe’s right-knee surgery. No timetable was shared, but many believed he could return not long after the All-Star break.
NBA rumors
The Toronto Raptors are showing significant resistance to trading point guard Kyle Lowry and appear determined to keep him as they pursue a postseason berth
Injuries
Dwyane Wade said he was traveling to New Orleans for Sunday's game but isn't sure if he'll play because of nerve irritation in his left foot.
NBA games
LeBron James made a step-back 3-pointer with less than a second remaining to propel the Heat past the Golden State Warriors 111-110 Wednesday night.
NBA games
James Harden scored 35 points and his layup with 0.7 seconds remaining lifted the Rockets to a 113-112 win over the Wizards.
NCAA news:
A snowstorm has forced the postponement of college basketball's most famous rivalry game. Duke-North Carolina had been scheduled to tip off Wednesday night.
NCAA news:
Tyler Ennis made the 35-footer at the buzzer and No. 1 Syracuse remained unbeaten with a 58-56 victory over No. 25 Pitt on Wednesday night.
NBA games
Blake Griffin scored 36 points, Chris Paul had 20 points and 12 assists, and the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 122-117 on Wednesday night.
Suspensions & fines
The league ruled that Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker was at fault on a play LeBron James was called for an offensive foul and issued him a warning.