News archive: Saturday, January 31, 2015
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Injuries
Ricky Rubio is one game away from returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio has been cleared to play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced Saturday that the team has signed forward Lance Thomas for the remainder of the season.
Coaches
A 37-2 run was more than enough, and the Mavericks embarrassed Miami with a 93-72 win. It was the 600th regular-season victory for Dallas coach Rick Carlisle.
Records
The Hawks overcame 37 points by Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 18 games.
NCAA news:
Illinois guards Rayvonte Rice and Aaron Cosby are suspended indefinitely from the team, coach John Groce said in a statement Saturday.