News archive: Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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Injuries
Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood was examined by the Utah Jazz medical staff and underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing this morning.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Tyrus Thomas to a 10-day contract. Thomas hasn't played in the NBA since the 12-13 season with the then Charlotte Bobcats.
News
Dion Waiters has averaged 14.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals in the five games since he joined the Thunder and says he can touch the ball now.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has signed forward Lou Amundson to a second consecutive 10-day contract.
NBA D-League
The Memphis Grizzlies re-assigned guard Jordan Adams, forward/center Jarnell Stokes and guard Russ Smith to the Grizzlies’ NBA Development League affiliate.
NBA D-League
The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned guard Joe Harris to the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League team.
Injuries
Iman Shumpert is close to making his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been on the inactive list since he was traded from New York on Jan. 5.
Records
New York snapped its 16-game losing streak Monday, getting 24 points and nine rebounds from Carmelo Anthony to beat the shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans, 99-92.
Former players
Former Phoenix Suns forward Richard Dumas has been sentenced to three years of probation in a case stemming from thefts from a store on a military base.
NBA D-League
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned forward Kyle Anderson to the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League.
NBA D-League
The Denver Nuggets have assigned rookie guard Erick Green to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Monday, January 19th 2015.