News archive: Monday, March 09, 2015
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NBA awards
Mo Williams and Russell Westbrook were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 2 through March 8.
Videos
Los Angeles Clippers guard Dahntay Jones has been fined $10,000 for bumping Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during a postgame interview.
Injuries
Chris Bosh will be re-evaluated this month, and if cleared, may begin regular exercise at that time with plans to start strength training next month.
Injuries
Julius Randle’s recovery passed a major checkpoint on Monday, as he was cleared to participate in full weight-bearing, non-contact basketball activities.
NBA rumors
Phil Jackson still is a fan and has interest in bringing Andrea Bargnani back for the right price because of his length, post defense and ability to score.
NBA D-League
Reno Bighorns guard David Stockton was today named NBA Development League Performer of the Week for games played Monday, March 2 – Sunday, March 8.
NCAA news:
Kentucky only needs one more week of strong play to become the first team since the 1990-91 UNLV squad to go wire-to-wire as No. 1.
NCAA news:
Puerto Rico has named Louisville coach Rick Pitino to coach its national team in two international tournaments this summer.
NCAA news:
Atlantic Coast Conference coaches have picked Duke freshman Jahlil Okafor as their player of the year and Virginia’s Tony Bennett as their coach of the year.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, March 8th 2015.