News archive: Thursday, January 08, 2015
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All-Star
LeBron James and Stephen Curry lead their respective conferences and are separated by only 13,285 votes after the third returns of NBA All-Star Balloting 2015.
Injuries
Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams has been diagnosed with a fracture of the cartilage portion of the left 12th rib following an MRI today
Execs and owners
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed General Manager Neil Olshey to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced today by team owner Paul Allen.
NBA rumors
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing former All-Star power forward Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract, according to league sources.
Economy
The Atlanta Hawks today announced that its owners have unanimously approved a plan to sell the franchise and the Philips Arena operating rights.
NBA rumors
The Memphis Grizzlies are actively trying to obtain Miami's Luol Deng or Boston's Jeff Green ahead of the Feb. 19 trade deadline.
NBA rumors
Sixers guard Tony Wroten's name has come up in a trade rumor involving the Los Angeles Clippers.
Incidents
One of the earthquakes that recently shook the Dallas area did some minor damage to the Mavericks’ practice court in the basement of American Airlines Center.
Former players
The Memphis Grizzlies will be hosting their 13th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day on Monday, Jan. 19 when they play the Dallas Mavericks at 4 p.m.
Injuries
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert's night seemed to end early in Wednesday's game at Golden State when he landed wrong on a rebound attempt.
Records
The New York Knicks' deconstruction project hit a new low setting a record for longest in-season losing streak in the proud franchise's 69-year history.
NCAA news:
Florida coach Billy Donovan suspended center Jon Horford and guard Zach Hodskins for conduct detrimental to the team.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Wednesday, January 7th 2015.
Injuries
Deron Williams, who missed Monday’s game with a sore left side, was forced out of Wednesday’s game against the Celtics after just 4:07.
NCAA news:
Georgia backup guard Kenny Paul Geno is out indefinitely after fracturing his left wrist. He has averaged 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds this season.