News archive: Monday, December 22, 2014
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NBA market
The Detroit Pistons announced today the club has requested waivers on forward Josh Smith. The Pistons still owe Smith $28 million following this season.
NBA awards
The Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford and the Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.
NCAA news:
Unsurprisingly after its performance on Saturday against UCLA, the Kentucky Wildcats continued their reign atop the Associated Press Top 25.
Suspensions & fines
Knicks center Samuel Dalembert avoided a Christmas Day suspension, but was fined $15,000 by the NBA for what was deemed a flagrant elbow.
NBA rumors
As he nears his season debut, Andrea Bargnani still expects to be in the NBA next season. Bargnani indicated he is not looking to go back to Europe.
Former players
The team coached by former NBA player Carl Herrera says his condition is improving following a shooting in Venezuela.
NBA games
Dion Waiters scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers handled one of the Western Conference's best teams.
NBA games
The Suns scored nine straight points late in the game to beat Washington 104-92, completing a perfect three-game trip and ending the Wizards' winning streak.
NBA games
Michael Carter-Williams scored 21 points as the Sixers opened a seven-game road trip with a 96-88 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, December 21st 2014.