News archive: Wednesday, December 09, 2015
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Former players
John 'Hot Rod' Williams is in the intensive care unit of a hospital in the Baton Rouge area battling cancer. He's 53 and fighting for his life.
News
Carmelo Anthony is frustrated by the lack of respect he's getting from referees but the Knicks star said he won't resort to flopping.
Injuries
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson underwent successful surgery this morning and he is expected to be out 8-10 weeks.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA announced that Al Jefferson of the Charlotte Hornets has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA Anti-Drug Program.
NBA games
The Thunder had its most breathtakingly efficient offensive stretch this season, as a small-ball lineup ran the Grizzlies ragged en route to a 125-88 win.
Stats
Klay Thompson sprained his right ankle Tuesday. Thompson scored a season-high 39 points and hit 10 3-pointers before ending his night on a sour note.
Injuries
Rockets forward Trevor Ariza left Tuesday’s game with a bruised lower back after taking a hard fall in the first quarter. X-rays were negative.
NCAA news:
London Perrantes turned out to be well enough to score all 13 of his points in the second half as Virginia beat West Virginia 70-54 in the Jimmy V Classic.