News archive: Sunday, February 16, 2014
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NBA rumors
The 76ers wants to gain future compensation in exchange for Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes, and Thaddeus Young, according to an Eastern Conference executive.
NBA rumors
Andre Miller has no desire to return to the Denver Nuggets, which were reportedly attempting to bring back the veteran but the relationship is beyond repair.
NBA rumors
The Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers are inquiring about trading for Idaho Stampede point guard Pierre Jackson of the NBA Development League.
All-Star
Marco Belinelli became the first Spur to win the 3-Point Contest during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday extravaganza, beating Washington guard Bradley Beal.
All-Star
John Wall took the Sprite Slam Dunker of the Night trophy in a reformatted competition that received mixed reviews.
All-Star
The duo of Blazers star Damian Lillard and Jazz rookie Trey Burke won the Taco Bell Skills Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend by a tenth of a second on Saturday.
All-Star
Chris Bosh took his shooting range to a different level in leading his team to Shooting Stars title Saturday at Smoothie King Arena.
All-Star
Rockets rookie Robert Covington scored 22 of his D-League All Star record 33 points in six minutes, carrying his Prospects team past the Futures stars, 145-142.
NCAA news:
The top-ranked Orange used their defense to remain unbeaten, edging North Carolina State 56-55 on C.J. Fair's layup with 6.7 seconds left Saturday night.
NCAA news:
Shabazz Napier scored a career-high 34 points and Ryan Boatright added 21, eight in overtime, and the Huskies beat Memphis.
NCAA news:
Duke hung on for a 69-67 victory to top Maryland in the last clash between the two teams as members of the ACC with Maryland going to the Big Ten next season.
NCAA news:
Scottie Wilbekin scored 23 points, including five critical free throws down the stretch, and Florida rallied for a tense 69-59 victory over Kentucky.