News archive: Thursday, March 05, 2015
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NBA rumors
Talks on a deal between the Celtics and JaVale McGee fell apart when the sides couldn’t agree on control of the player’s contract option for the 2015-16 season.
News
Dominique Wilkins said his statue unveiled on Thursday by the Atlanta Hawks means 'we have history here now.'
NBA rumors
Lakers veteran point guard Steve Nash all but officially admitted that his basketball career is over during a Tuesday appearance on The Bro Jake Show.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks have signed rookie guard Jarell Eddie to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.
Injuries
Charlotte Hornets scoring leader Kemba Walker has been cleared to resume all basketball activities, moving him closer to a return from left knee surgery.
Injuries
Rockets center Dwight Howard’s “checkup” with the team physician, including an MRI, confirmed the team’s confidence that Howard is progressing on schedule.
Stats
Russell Westbrook became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to register four consecutive triple doubles.
News
Announcer Craig Sager is returning to his familiar spot on the NBA sideline after being treated for leukemia.
NBA awards
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in February.
NBA awards
Marcus Smart and Andrew Wiggins were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in February.
NBA D-League
Jorge Gutierrez returned to the Canton Charge on Wednesday for the second time this season. He recently spent two consecutive 10-day contracts with the Bucks.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Wednesday, March 4th 2015.