News archive: Monday, January 19, 2015
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NBA awards
Al Horford and Mo Williams on Monday were named Players of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 18.
News
Sixers center Joel Embiid has denied that his weight has reached 300 pounds, as reported Sunday by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Injuries
The MRI taken Saturday on Joakim Noah's ankle came back "clean," and coach Tom Thibodeau hopes the All-Star center can return soon.
NBA rumors
When asked whether he has considered retiring at the end of this season, one year before the end of his Lakers contract, Kobe Bryant nods his head in agreement.
Incidents
FedExForum was briefly evacuated about 90 minutes before the NBA game between the Grizzlies and Dallas on Monday after a fire alarm went off.
NBA rumors
The Phoenix Suns are actively shopping big man Miles Plumlee in advance of the Feb. 19 trade deadline, according to league sources.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward/center Kenyon Martin to a second 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
NBA market
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent forward James Michael McAdoo to a 10-day contract as a Call-Up from the Warriors’ NBADL affiliate.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed center Miroslav Raduljica to a second 10-day contract.
NCAA news:
Kentucky has retained its top spot in the Associated Press poll this week, garnering 63 out of 65 first-place votes.
Obituaries
Tony Verna, a television director and producer who invented instant replay for live sports 51 years ago, has died. He was 81.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics announced Sunday that they have waived guard Chris Douglas-Roberts who was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on January 15.
NCAA news:
Michigan's basketball season took another disappointing turn Sunday when the team announced standout guard Caris LeVert will miss the rest of the season.
NCAA news:
On Saturday night, Rick Byrd joined Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim, Bob Huggins, Roy Williams, Bo Ryan, Rick Pitino.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, January 18th 2015.