News archive: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
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Former players
Anthony Mason, a bruising power forward who personified the gritty Knicks of the mid-90s, was “fighting for his life” Wednesday night, according to a report.
Coaches
After several days of intense negotiations, George Karl has agreed to take over as Kings head coach after this weekend’s NBA All-Star break.
All-Star
Kyle Korver, the NBA leader in 3FG% (.528), 3FGM (160) and FT% (.920), has been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Injuries
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has a mild stress reaction in his lower right leg and will miss Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors.
Injuries
Although Jimmy Butler did not participate in practice Wednesday, all the news was not bad when it came to his injured right shoulder.
NBA awards
Bobby Dandridge, a star forward on the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA championship team in 1971, will have his jersey No. 10 retired at a ceremony March 7.
NBA rumors
Amar'e Stoudemire's agent acknowledged on Wednesday that he has begun conversations with the Knicks about a possible buyout for the former All-Star big man.
NBA market
The Dallas Mavericks signed former second-round pick Bernard James to a 10-day contract Wednesday.
News
On February 15, 2015, Pau and Marc Gasol will make history as the first brothers to start in an NBA All-Star game.
All-Star
Kelly Olynyk will not play in Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge and is questionable to play upon Boston’s return from the all-star break on Feb. 20.
NCAA news:
Jerry Tarkanian, who built UNLV into a national powerhouse in college basketball with an insatiable will to win, died on Wednesday in Las Vegas. He was 84.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Tuesday, February 10th 2015.