News archive: Tuesday, January 06, 2015
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NBA rumors
Phil Jackson hits the reset button in New York and league sources say the next player on the move could be point guard Jose Calderon.
Suspensions & fines
Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping rules for the second time this season.
NBA market
The Miami Heat announced today that they have waived guard Andre Dawkins. Dawkins appeared in four games with the Heat this season totaling three points.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on forward Brandon Davies, General Manager Billy King announced Tuesday.
Injuries
After missing nine games due to a concussion, Heat forward Justin Hamilton is on the verge of returning to the lineup.
NBA rumors
The Utah Jazz expect to sign guard Elliot Williams to a 10-day contract, according to a league source.
Injuries
San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard will likely return within two weeks from a hand injury, according to league sources.
NBA market
Guards Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith were sent from New York to Cleveland and guard Dion Waiters from Cleveland to Oklahoma City.
NCAA news:
Memphis guard/forward Kuran Iverson has been suspended for a violation of team rules. Iverson has averaged 4.6 points and 1.9 rebounds this season.
NCAA news:
Illinois star Rayvonte Rice suffered a broken left hand in Monday's practice. Rice will have surgery Wednesday.
NCAA news:
Mike Anderson wanted nothing more than to return home when he left Missouri for Arkansas in 2011. He is no hurry to leave.
NBA rumors
Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd was interviewed on Monday evening and said center Larry Sanders could return to the team soon, possibly on Tuesday.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond announced that rookie forward Jabari Parker underwent successful surgery Monday to repair his left ACL injury.
Injuries
Bucks General Manager John Hammond announced that rookie forward Damien Inglis underwent successful surgery Monday on his right ankle. He is out for the season.
Obituaries
Alina Claire Kupchak, daughter of Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and his wife Claire, passed away Monday morning at the age of 15 after a lengthy illness