News archive: Monday, December 15, 2014
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NBA awards
The Washington Wizards' John Wall and the Houston Rockets' James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed power forward/center Furkan Aldemir. In a related move, the Sixers waived Ronald Roberts.
Coaches
NBA coaching sources have identified ESPN analyst George Karl as a serious target of the Kings to replace Michael Malone in the long term.
Injuries
The Heat absorbed two significant blows Monday, with Josh McRoberts likely lost for the season to a right knee injury and Chris Bosh sidelined indefinitely.
NCAA news:
Kentucky is still the unanimous No. 1 team in the country, followed by Duke, Arizona, Louisville and Wisconsin.
Coaches
The Kings have fired coach Michael Malone, league sources confirmed Sunday night, and will replace him with assistant coach Tyrone Corbin.
Former players
Michael Jordan congratulates Kobe Bryant after passing him to reach the third spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
NBA games
Russell Westbrook had 28 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, Kevin Durant added 23 points and eight rebounds and the Thunder won their sixth straight game.
NBA games
Stephen Curry scored eight of his 34 points in overtime, and the Warriors won their 16th straight, 128-122 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, December 14th 2014.