News archive: Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who is recovering from a fractured lateral tibial plateau of his left knee,will not return to play this season.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Shane Edwards from the Canton Charge to a 10-day contract and have released forward Arinze Onuaku.
Injuries
Rookie center Nerlens Noel continues to impress observers in the closed-door sessions during 76ers practices.
NBA rumors
Carmelo Anthony said he's "heard" that Phil Jackson will be joining the Knicks' front office, but that nothing is official yet.
NBA rumors
The Brooklyn Nets will sign center Jason Collins for the remainder of the season on Saturday, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
NCAA news:
Doug McDermott was named the Big East Player of the Year on Wednesday, one of many awards the Creighton senior is expected to win this month.
NBA games
David West scored 24 points Tuesday while Andrew Bynum finished with eight points and 10 rebounds in 16 minutes, helping the Pacers pull away from Boston.
NBA games
Kevin Durant scored 42 and Russell Westbrook had 24 points, seven assists and four steals to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Houston Rockets.
NCAA news:
Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier was named the AAC's inaugural player of the year and Mick Cronin of Cincinnati was named the coach of the year on Wednesday.
NBA games
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, and the Spurs beat the Bulls 104-96 Tuesday night.
NCAA news:
Sam Dower Jr. had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Gonzaga held its ground during a second-half rally to beat Brigham Young 75-64 Tuesday night.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that they have signed forward Jarvis Varnado for the rest of the season.
NCAA news:
Fourth-seeded Mount St. Mary's used a bunch of 3-pointers to knock off top-ranked Robert Morris 88-71 on Tuesday night and advance to the NCAA tournament.
NCAA news:
Before postseason play wipes away the memories of what has been a fantastic regular season in college basketball, SI.com is introducing its All-America teams.
NCAA news:
Loyola Marymount parted ways with Max Good on Tuesday. Former Charlotte Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Good.