News archive: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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NBA rumors
The Houston Rockets are aggressively pursuing deals to use their $8.4 million trade exception before Dec. 19, according to league sources.
Injuries
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard said he hopes to play on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free-agent guard/forward Patrick Christopher of the NBA Development League’s Iowa Energy.
NBA rumors
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark, after recent talks to return to the Lakers, is signing a lucrative deal in China instead.
NBA D-League
The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned forwards Grant Jerrett and Mitch McGary to the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League.
NBA D-League
The Atlanta Hawks have assigned forward/center Adreian Payne to the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule.
News
Magic Johnson said Tuesday that the Lakers would be better off having the NBA’s worst record in order to improve their chances for a high draft pick in 2015.
Suspensions & fines
Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the spectator stands.
Injuries
Warriors center Andrew Bogut is questionable to play because of right knee tendinitis. He left Monday's 102-86 win early in the first quarter with the injury.
NBA D-League
Rookies Dwight Powell and James Young have once again been assigned to the Boston Celtics' Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.
NBA games
Kobe Bryant scored nine of his 32 points in the final 3:14, leading the Lakers' fourth-quarter comeback for a 98-95 victory over Sacramento on Tuesday night.
NBA games
Marc Gasol had 30 points, helping the Memphis Grizzlies capture a 114-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 35 points, making the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 48 seconds remaining, and Cleveland rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors.
NCAA news:
Marquette sophomores Deonte Burton and John Dawson will transfer out of the program. This means the Golden Eagles are down to eight scholarship players.
NCAA news:
Louisville freshman Shaqquan Aaron has been suspended for the first nine games due to receiving extra benefits.