News archive: Monday, November 03, 2014
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NBA awards
The Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and the Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson on Monday were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.
NBA rumors
One of Phil Jackson’s big decisions this season is whether to trade J.R. Smith, and the club had recent conversations with the Pacers regarding Chris Copeland.
NBA rumors
Free agent Quincy Miller has received several inquiries from NBA teams since joining the available market on Monday, with the Lakers as leading suitors.
Injuries
Timberwolves forward Thaddeus Young has passed concussions tests and returned to practice after a scary collision with Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler.
NBA rumors
The Thunder have contacted a few veteran point guards like Ish Smith, but no decision on a replacement, if any, has been made yet.
Suspensions & fines
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Timberwolves' 106-105 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
NCAA news:
Duke freshman center Jahlil Okafor is the APs preseason Player of the Year.
Stats
Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points in the Knicks' win over the Charlotte Hornets and became the 40th player in NBA history to record 20,000 points.
NBA rumors
The Nuggets are expected to pick up the team option on Timofey Mozgov's contract, which will pay him nearly $5 million next season.
Injuries
The Knicks originally announced that Andrea Bargnani would miss the first three games of the season, but Derek Fisher said Sunday it will be more than that.
News
Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy has pointed out a number of errors on his part and acknowledged them to the media in recent days.
NBA games
DeMarcus Cousins had 34 points and 17 rebounds, Rudy Gay added 25 points, and the Kings handed the poor-shooting Clippers their first loss in three games.