News archive: Tuesday, December 23, 2014
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NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed free agent power forward Malcolm Thomas. In a related move, the Sixers waived forward Ronny Turiaf.
NBA rumors
The Houston Rockets are emerging as the strongest suitor to sign forward Josh Smith, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
Talks between the Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets about a trade involving Nets star Deron Williams have cooled, according to league sources.
Injuries
Thunder star Kevin Durant will miss Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a sprained right ankle.
NBA rumors
A number of teams are believed to covet Josh Smith, including the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings and Clippers.
Obituaries
Paul Walther, who played six seasons in the NBA in the 1950s after a stellar college career at Tennessee, has died. He was 87.
Injuries
The Miami Heat announced that Josh McRoberts underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He will miss the remainder of the season.
Economy
The new Milwaukee Bucks' ownership group has committed another $50 million toward the construction of a new arena.
Injuries
Marcus Smart is a work in progress. That goes for his game as well as that nasty left ankle sprain and bruised bone injury he suffered on Nov. 7.
News
The chances of LeBron James returning to Miami without being booed are slim to none. But Dwyane Wade hopes that Heat fans will show at least some support.
NCAA news:
Wake Forest says freshman guard Mitchell Wilbekin must sit out a total of three games due to an undisclosed NCAA violation.
NCAA news:
San Diego State's Dwayne Polee II collapsed during the first half of the Aztecs' 61-33 victory against UC Riverside on Monday night.
NCAA news:
Tulane guard Cameron Reynolds will be sidelined at least six weeks after undergoing successful surgery to repair a broken bone in his left hand.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Monday, December 22nd 2014.