News archive: Saturday, March 21, 2015
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News
Two-time MVP Steve Nash's NBA career is officially over. Nash announced his retirement on 'The Players' Tribune.'
Videos
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been suspended one game without pay for hitting San Antonio Spurs center/forward Matt Bonner in the groin.
Suspensions & fines
Mavericks center Amar'e Stoudemire has been fined $15,000 for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner upon his ejection.
Injuries
After spraining his left ankle in the second half of Friday night’s win over Atlanta, forward Nick Collison will now miss at least 10 days
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Jabari Brown to a second 10-day contract, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
Injuries
A CT scan was performed which revealed that Mike Scott does not have an acute fracture to his sesamoid. The expected recovery time is approximately 2-4 weeks.
Stats
Elfrid Payton had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Magic snapped a six-game losing streak with a 111-104 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
News
Despite a loss to the Thunder, the Hawks clinched the Southeast Division title when the Wizards lost at the Clippers Friday night.
NCAA news:
Mississippi State has fired Rick Ray after three seasons. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement via a statement on Twitter.
NCAA news:
2015 NCAA Tournament scores for games played on Friday, March 20th 2015.