News archive: Monday, March 16, 2015
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Injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka will undergo a knee procedure to address some persistent soreness, according to sources.
Economy
NBA teams will no longer be outfitted by Adidas after the 2016-17 season, as the shoemaker and sports gear company said Monday it wouldn't renew its partnership
NBA awards
Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 9 through March 15.
NBA rumors
The Mavericks have lost interest in free-agent center JaVale McGee and aren’t seeking any more roster additions, according to a source.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced today that team has signed guard Bryce Cotton to a multi-year contract.
Injuries
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili could be out a week to 10 days after sustaining a right ankle injury in Sunday's 123–97 win over the Timberwolves.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Chris Johnson to a second 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
NCAA news:
Kentucky, the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, is the first team since Duke in 1991-92 to hold the No. 1 spot in the AP poll for the entire season.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced the team has signed forward Jack Cooley of the Jazz’s NBA Development League affiliate, the Idaho Stampede, to a second 10-day contract.
NCAA news:
Bill Grier has been fired as coach at San Diego after the Toreros finished 15-16 in his eighth season. Grier had an overall record of 117-144.
NCAA news:
Paul Hewitt has been fired as George Mason's basketball coach after going 66-67 in four seasons. The Patriots went 9-22 this season, 4-14 in the Atlantic 10.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Sunday, March 15th 2015.