News archive: Thursday, January 29, 2015
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NBA rumors
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said he fully expects Kobe Bryant to play next season after the Lakers star suffered a recent season-ending shoulder injury.
Injuries
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is out indefinitely with a right hamstring injury. He is expected to be sidelined at least two to three weeks.
Injuries
Rockets center Dwight Howard underwent an MRI on Wednesday. The evaluation revealed edema (swelling due to accumulation of fluid) in his right knee.
Stats
Even without LeBron James, the Cavaliers extended their winning streak to eight games on Wednesday thanks to a 55-point effort from Kyrie Irving.
NBA rumors
The Knicks have agreed to sign Lance Thomas and Lou Amundson for the remainder of this season after their current 10-day contracts end.
NCAA news:
Duke junior guard Rasheed Sulaimon was dismissed from the program on Thursday. He had not previously been disciplined, at least publicly, all season.
Injuries
Tony Wroten decided that having surgery is his best option to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
NCAA news:
Three Bradley men's basketball players face disciplinary action for their roles in an early Thursday morning disturbance at Big Al's strip club.
NBA market
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed guard Tyler Johnson to a second 10-day contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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.
NBA rumors
Acquired as a moveable asset in the Jeff Green trade, the Celts have been trying to roll Tayshaun Prince over into another draft pick for their satchel.
NBA D-League
The Golden State Warriors have assigned center Festus Ezeli to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA Development League, the team announced today.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Wednesday, January 28th 2015.