News archive: Sunday, December 14, 2014
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Stats
Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Sunday in Minnesota.
Injuries
JaVale McGee is expected to be out a "significant" amount of time after he aggravated a muscle near the tibia in which he had a stress fracture repaired.
NBA rumors
Turkish big man Furkan Aldemir has landed a four-year contract in the $12 million range from the Philadelphia 76ers, according to sources.
Injuries
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that center/forward Ronny Turiaf will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right hip.
NBA rumors
Ray Allen’s agent, Jim Tanner, confirmed that the 6-foot-5 shooting guard has no timetable to make a decision on his playing future.
Injuries
Chicago Bulls rookie Doug McDermott is expected to miss at least four to six weeks, after he had arthroscopic right knee surgery Saturday.
Injuries
Mike Miller is close to returning to action after sustaining a concussion during the road win over the Knicks on Dec. 4.
Injuries
Nate Robinson suited up for the first time in a week for the Nuggets' game at Houston on Saturday night, but he didn't hit the court.
Suspensions & fines
Clippers forward Matt Barnes was fined $25,000 on Saturday for kicking a water bottle into the stands and directing profane language at fans on Friday.
Injuries
New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert has a dislocated left shoulder and could miss at least three weeks.
Injuries
Cleveland guards Dion Waiters and Matthew Dellavedova stayed overnight in New Orleans because of stomach issues after the Cavs lost 119-114 to the Pelicans.
NBA D-League
The Miami Heat announced Saturday that they have assigned both guard Shabazz Napier and center Hassan Whiteside to their NBA Development League affiliate.
Injuries
Clippers reserve center Spencer Hawes said he got an MRI exam Saturday on his left knee, which revealed a bone bruise.
NBA games
Dwight Howard had 26 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden had a triple-double, and the Rockets overcame an early deficit for a 108-96 victory over the Nuggets.
NBA games
The Warriors won their franchise-record 15th in row Saturday as Stephen Curry scored 29 points in a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.