News archive: Saturday, January 03, 2015
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NBA rumors
Marc Gasol keeps his options open beyond this season once he becomes an unrestricted free agent in July.
NBA rumors
Veteran center Emeka Okafor is giving strong consideration to delaying his comeback from a neck injury until next season, according to league sources.
Injuries
Judging by Derek Fisher’s comments before the game, the sight of Carmelo Anthony dressed to impress on the sideline may soon become a familiar scene.
NBA D-League
The Boston Celtics announced Saturday that they have assigned rookie James Young to the Maine Red Claws.
Incidents
Harvey Pollack, the Sixers' director of statistical information and a dedicated follower of the Flyers, was in critical but stable condition Friday.
News
'I don’t think I’ve ever been this tired after a game before,' Rajon Rondo said after making a triumphant 29-point return to TD Garden.
Economy
According to sources, agreements have been reached between all three Atlanta Hawks ownership groups to sell their complete stakes in the team.
Injuries
MRI results showed inflammation in Rodney Hood’s left foot. He will will be reevaluated in approximately one week.
NCAA news:
LSU made another big splash in the 2015 class Friday, landing a commitment from five-star shooting guard Antonio Blakeney.
NCAA news:
Cincinnati basketball coach Mick Cronin will not work games or practices for the rest of the season because of an artery problem.
NCAA news:
Chris Holtmann has officially replaced Brandon Miller as Butler's men's basketball coach, the school announced Friday. He's the Bulldogs' 23rd coach in history.
NCAA news:
St. John's sophomore guard Rysheed Jordan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the basketball team.
NCAA news:
Stanford freshman forward Reid Travis will be out indefinitely with an upper-leg stress fracture, according to a release from the school.
NCAA news:
Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams says forward Joey van Zegeren has been suspended indefinitely.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Friday, January 2nd 2015.