News archive: Monday, March 17, 2014
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Injuries
The Cavaliers learned Tuesday that Kyrie Irving suffered a strained left biceps tendon. The injury will force Irving to miss at least two weeks
NBA awards
Al Jefferson and Blake Griffin were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 10 through March 16.
Injuries
Brooklyn's Kevin Garnett missed a ninth straight game Monday because of back spasms and will sit out at least two more.
Stats
Stats summary for games played Monday, Mar. 10, through Sunday, Mar. 16.
NBA rumors
Count former Bobcats point guard Ramon Sessions among those who like the direction in which the franchise is headed.
NBA market
The Orlando Magic have signed center Dewayne Dedmon for the remainder of the regular season. Dedmon originally signed his first 10-day contract on Feb. 25.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a second 10-day contract, General Manager Billy King announced today.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced that they have signed forward James Nunnally to a 10-day contract. In a related move, the Sixers have waived guard Eric Maynor.
Stats
Miami's Dwyane Wade is now shooting 55 percent this season. Not only is that a career-best, but no guard in the NBA is shooting any better.
NCAA news:
NCAA selection committee announced Sunday the 68-team field for 2014 tournament. Florida, Arizona, Wichita State y Virginia are the top seeded teams.
NBA games
Anthony Davis set career highs with 40 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Pelicans to a 121-120 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.
NBA games
Shawn Marion scored 19 points, Vince Carter added 18 and the Mavericks rolled past Oklahoma City 109-86 on Sunday night.
NBA games
Klay Thompson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 11.1 seconds remaining to lift the Warriors to a 113-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
NCAA news:
By the narrowest of margins, Florida capped a perfect run through the Southeastern Conference when Kentucky failed to get off a shot on the final possession.
NCAA news:
Adreian Payne finished with 18 points and nine rebounds to help Michigan State overpower Michigan 69-55 on Sunday for its fourth Big Ten tournament title.