News archive: Sunday, December 28, 2014
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NBA market
The Lakers have been awarded center Tarik Black on a waiver claim. To make room on the roster for Black, the Lakers have waived Xavier Henry.
NBA rumors
Free agent center Miroslav Raduljica is finalizing a guaranteed contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the remainder of the season.
NBA D-League
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has assigned forward Jeffery Taylor to the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League.
Injuries
After having missed nine games earlier this month due to a nasal fracture that required surgery, Ersan Ilyasova is out again after suffering a concussion.
Videos
Kevin Garnett baited David West into a technical foul on Saturday using the "ear-blowing" tactic made famous by Lance Stephenson during the 2014 playoffs.
NBA D-League
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has assigned forward Noah Vonleh to its NBA D-League affiliate.
Injuries
The Minnesota Timberwolves expect point guard Ricky Rubio to return from his severe ankle injury in mid-January, according to a league source.
NBA D-League
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have assigned rookie James Young to the Maine Red Claws.
Injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Kevin Durant seem to be nearing a return, maybe as early as Sunday in Dallas.
NBA D-League
The Hawks assigned center Mike Muscala to NBA Development League affiliate Fort Wayne Sunday.
NCAA news:
Louisville couldn't work together on the offensive end as they ran into a longer, deeper version of their defensive selves in a 58-50 loss Saturday to Kentucky.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Saturday, December 27th 2014.