News archive: Monday, March 02, 2015
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NBA awards
Isaiah Thomas and Damian Lillard were named NBA Players of the Week for games played Monday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, March 1.
Injuries
The Chicago Bulls announced today that an MRI of Jimmy Butler confirmed a Grade 2/3 ulnar ligament sprain and small bone impaction injury to the left elbow.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today the team waived JaVale McGee prior to midnight on Mar. 1, making him eligible to join a postseason roster.
Obituaries
Christian Welp, the 7-foot German center who holds the University of Washington's career scoring record and played three seasons in the NBA, has died.
NBA awards
The Pacers' Frank Vogel and the Thunder's Scott Brooks were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for games played in February.
Injuries
The Knicks say Jose Calderon, who appeared in a walking boot at practice on Monday, will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Injuries
Timberwolves starting center Nikola Pekovic played 12 minutes in Saturday’s game on a night when his troublesome ankle grew too painful once again.
NBA D-League
Kyle Anderson, a small forward playing on assignment from the San Antonio Spurs, was today named NBADL Player of the Month for games played in February.
NCAA news:
Kentucky is still unanimous No. 1 in AP poll after routing Arkansas over the weekend, and Virginia is still No. 2. Gonzaga falls to No. 7.
NCAA news:
The Tigers could be without forward Austin Nichols for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. Nichols is Memphis' leading scorer at 13.3 points per game.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, March 1st 2015.