News archive: Wednesday, December 16, 2015
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Injuries
Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Brandan Wright said he expects to be out 6 to 8 weeks after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday.
Former players
A judge sentenced former NBA player Art Long to seven years behind bars. He was convicted of operating his home as a hub for dealing marijuana and ecstasy.
Coaches
The Miami Heat announced Wednesday that assistant coach Keith Smart is away from the team after undergoing surgery Monday for a rare form of skin cancer.
Injuries
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert left the game in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 89-77 win over the Boston Celtics with a right groin injury.
Videos
DeMarcus Cousin's manager, Andrew Roberts, was ejected in the third quarter of Tuesday night's game for slapping the hand of Rockets guard Jason Terry.
Injuries
Forward De’Janae Boykin has decided to transfer from No. 1 UConn after just one semester with the top-ranked Huskies.
NCAA news:
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan is retiring effective immediately, he said Tuesday after the team's win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
NCAA news:
Iowa State suffered a brutal blow to its Final Four hopes when it was announced senior guard Naz Mitrou-Long will miss the rest of the season with hip issues.