News archive: Monday, March 03, 2014
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Injuries
It seems unlikely that Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash will return to play this season for the Lakers.
Stats
Stats summary for games played Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, through Sunday, Mar. 3, 2014.
NBA rumors
The Brooklyn Nets will sign center Jason Collins to a second consecutive 10-day contract, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
NBA awards
John Wall and James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Monday, Feb. 24, through Sunday, March 2.
NBA awards
The Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and the Houston Rockets' Kevin McHale on Monday were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month.
NBA rumors
League sources say that Pistons owner Tom Gores is seriously thinking about Isiah Thomas as a top candidate to take over the role of Joe Dumars.
News
David Reinsdorf, the son of White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, has died, the teams announced today.
NCAA news:
Monday's AP poll has Florida still on top, but with Wichita State completing its undefeated regular season, the Shockers earned 14 first-place votes.
NCAA news:
Kansas center Joel Embiid will sit out the team’s final two regular season games due to a back injury, head coach Bill Self said Monday.
NCAA news:
Louisville added another big man for next season, picking up a commitment from 7-foot-2 Egypt native Anas Osama Mahmoud.
NBA games
The Suns achieved season highs in total points, points in a half and assists, and tied their single-game best for made 3-pointers in a win over the Hawks.
NBA games
Tony Parker had 22 points and seven assists in his return from a six-game absence, leading San Antonio in a 112-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA rumors
The Charlotte Bobcats will fill their newly created roster opening by signing center Justin Hamilton to a 10-day contract.
NBA games
Tobias Harris scored a career-high 31 points and the Orlando Magic beat the 76ers for the second time in less than a week.
NBA games
DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 104-98 on Sunday.