News archive: Wednesday, March 04, 2015
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NBA rumors
Sharpshooter free agent Ray Allen will not play during the 2014-15 NBA season, he announced on Wednesday in a prepared statement.
Injuries
Orlando Magic guard Devyn Marble has suffered a detached retina in his left eye, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced. He is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Elliot Williams to a 10-day contract.
NBA rumors
The big wrinkle for the Mavericks is Monta Ellis, as sources close to the situation believe Ellis will opt out of his deal this summer and seek a new deal.
NBA rumors
The Hawks intend to sign forward Jarell Eddie to a 10-day contract, according to a person familiar with the situation.
NBA rumors
Jonas Jerebko will be a free agent after the season. It’s clear the Celtics have interest in keeping him around.
Stats
LeBron James has moved into 21st place on the career scoring list with 24,506 points. The Cavaliers' star passed Ray Allen on Tuesday against Boston.
Stats
Tuesday's NBA action brought an unusual event, with the Celtics and Knicks both losing by 30 or more points on the same day for the first time ever.
NBA rumors
Utah Jazz will sign Jerrelle Benimon of the Idaho Stampede to 10-day contract in coming days. Benimon was with the Denver Nuggets in the preseason.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA has fined the New York Knicks for Phil Jackson's comments about Ohio State freshman D'Angelo Russell.
NBA rumors
Mavs and Heat are two known teams interested in JaVale McGee but sense is there are more. McGee due to clear waivers at 5 PM Wednesday.
NBA D-League
The Miami Heat announced today that they have assigned guard Zoran Dragic to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
NCAA news:
Kentucky clamped down defensively and turned to freshman Karl-Anthony Towns to carry the offensive load, ripping off a 14-0 run that put away the Bulldogs.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Tuesday, March 3rd 2015.