News archive: Friday, January 23, 2015
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Injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers expect star Kobe Bryant to miss the remainder of the season with a torn rotator cuff, according to sources.
Legal issues
Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was arrested in Denver early Friday on suspicion of drinking and driving.
Injuries
Nets forward Mirza Teletovic was taken to a local Los Angeles hospital after experiencing shortness of breath during last night's game versus the Clippers.
All-Star
Pau Gasol and his brother Marc was picked to start for the East and West, respectively, marking the first time two brothers will start an NBA All-Star Game.
All-Star
Dramatic late runs by Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors headline the final results of NBA All-Star Balloting.
Injuries
LaMarcus Aldridge has a radial collateral ligament tear in his left thumb. He will undergo surgery later this week and is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics announced Friday that they have signed guard Andre Dawkins to a 10-day contract. The Celtics have assigned Dawkins to the NBADL.
NBA rumors
League source says the team that's been most aggressive in pursuing veteran guard Ray Allen is Wizards.
NBA D-League
The Phoenix Suns have assigned rookies guard Tyler Ennis and forward T.J. Warren to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.
Suspensions & fines
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Heat's 78-76 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Thursday, January 22nd 2015.