News archive: Monday, January 12, 2015
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NBA awards
Kemba Walker and Klay Thompson today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
News
Ten-time NBA All-Star LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers secured the top spots as the NBA's Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise, respectively.
NBA rumors
The New York Knicks are actively trying to trade veterans Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani as part of their ongoing roster clear-out.
Injuries
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony acknowledged on Monday that he will likely need surgery to repair his injured left knee.
Injuries
The Wolves say forward Shabazz Muhammad will miss at least the next two weeks with a strained oblique.
NCAA news:
The top-ranked Wildcats (15-0) were atop 63 of 65 votes cast Monday, ending a run of five weeks as the unanimous No. 1.
NBA market
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed guard Tyler Johnson to a 10-day contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Injuries
LeBron James could return to action Tuesday in the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Phoenix Suns, provided he has a strong practice on Monday.
News
Andrew Bogut will return to the Warriors' starting lineup "pretty soon," coach Steve Kerr said Sunday.
NBA rumors
Kevin Love is unlikely to sign long term this summer because of the salary cap. He is expected to opt out of his current contract at the end of the season.
NCAA news:
Freshman forward Chris McCullough of the Syracuse Orange is out for the season. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
NCAA news:
Wisconsin will be without the services of starting point guard Traevon Jackson for the foreseeable future.
NCAA news:
The Mountain West Conference has suspended two basketball players involved in a scrum in the Colorado State-Air Force game Saturday night.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, January 11th 2015.