News archive: Thursday, October 30, 2014
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NBA rumors
The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing agreement on a contract extension with long-serving big man Anderson Varejao, according to league sources.
Injuries
Knicks point guard Jose Calderon is out two to three weeks after an MRI exam Thursday confirmed a right calf strain, the team announced.
NBA market
The Rockets picked up their fourth-year options on the rookie contracts of forwards Donatas Motiejunas and Terrence Jones.
Legal issues
Charlotte Hornets forward Jeff Taylor was sentenced to 18 months of probation on Thursday in connection with a domestic violence conviction.
Injuries
NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is set to make his season debut for the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns.
Execs and owners
Steve Ballmer stands to gain as much as $1 billion in tax benefits as a result of his $2 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that they have exercised their contract options on Kelly Olynyk, Jared Sullinger and Tyler Zeller.
Economy
Dozens of construction workers stood in the background Wednesday as the Sacramento Kings officially kicked off construction of their $477million downtown arena.
NBA games
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 11 rebounds in his Chicago debut, Derrick Rose scored 13 points and the Bulls spoiled Derek Fisher's first game as an NBA coach.
NBA games
Kobe Bryant was a one-man show for the Los Angeles Lakers. The result was a 119-99 Suns blowout.
NBA games
Marc Gasol scored a career-high 32 points, and the Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-101 on Wednesday night.
Legal issues
Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor pleaded guilty Wednesday to a domestic violence charge and admitted he pushed his girlfriend at a hotel in Michigan.
Injuries
Jose Calderon was scratched from the New York Knicks' lineup because of a strained right calf.
NCAA news:
Ball state guard Jeremiah Davis will miss eight to 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right foot, coach James Whitford said Wednesday.
NCAA news:
St. John's forward Keith Thomas, an incoming transfer from Westchester Community College, will be academically ineligible for the 2014-15 season.