News archive: Tuesday, February 03, 2015
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Injuries
On Tuesday, Larry Bird met with reporters and for the first time in more than five months, entertained the notion of a Paul George comeback this season.
NBA market
The Thunder has signed forward Nick Collison to a multi-year contract extension. The deal will be worth $7.5 million over two seasons with both guaranteed.
Injuries
Mike Dunleavy will miss his 17th straight game Wednesday in Houston when the Bulls' six-game trip continues against the Rockets.
NBA market
Head coach Doc Rivers announced that the Clippers will keep Dahntay Jones for the rest of the season.
NBA rumors
Kevin Garnett wasn’t comfortable with the topic and eventually ended the session with reporters when pressed further about his thoughts on a buyout.
All-Star
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving will participate in the NBA's Three-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14 in New York.
NBA rumors
Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly said by phone Monday: "We're very, very aggressive right now," in regard to trying to alter the roster.
NBA rumors
Seven-foot-two center Stanko Barac, the 2007 draft acquisition of the Indiana Pacers, is pursuing an NBA deal, according to league sources.
Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook recorded the 10th triple-double of his career in Monday's 104-97 win over the Orlando Magic.
Injuries
Ricky Rubio was back in the starting lineup for the Timberwolves on Monday night after missing 42 games over nearly three months because of an ankle injury.
Records
Paul Millsap and his Atlanta teammates didn't sound terribly concerned about the end of the Hawks' franchise-record 19-game winning streak.
NBA D-League
The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned forward Mitch McGary to the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League.
NCAA news:
Class of 2015 guard Tyler Dorsey (Marantha HS, Los Angeles) has committed to Oregon, he told on Monday afternoon.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Monday, February, 2nd 2015.