News archive: January 2015
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Injuries
Ricky Rubio is one game away from returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio has been cleared to play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced Saturday that the team has signed forward Lance Thomas for the remainder of the season.
Coaches
A 37-2 run was more than enough, and the Mavericks embarrassed Miami with a 93-72 win. It was the 600th regular-season victory for Dallas coach Rick Carlisle.
Records
The Hawks overcame 37 points by Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 18 games.
NCAA news:
Illinois guards Rayvonte Rice and Aaron Cosby are suspended indefinitely from the team, coach John Groce said in a statement Saturday.
Legal issues
Tim Duncan has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $1 million in damages against a longtime friend and financial adviser that cheated him in his investments.
All-Star
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver selected DeMarcus Cousins to replace injured Lakers star Kobe Bryant on the Western Conference All-Star team Friday.
Injuries
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Carter underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Friday, which revealed a left foot tendon injury.
Coaches
Magic coach Jacque Vaughn is blocking out any talk about his job security and remains focused on helping his team turnaround its recent string of losses.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced Friday that the team has signed forward Lou Amundson for the remainder of the season.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings announced Friday that the team has signed Quincy Miller to a second 10-day contract.
All-Star
Three members of the Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Hawks headline the list of 14 players selected as reserves for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.
News
The applause swelled as fans at Staples Center rose to their feet Thursday, generously welcoming back Pau Gasol and the memories of better times.
Economy
The NBA and Tencent Holdings Limited, a leading provider of comprehensive Internet services in China, announced a five-year expansion of their partnership.
NBA D-League
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced Friday that the team has assigned forward Cleanthony Early to the Westchester Knicks of the NBA D-League.