News archive: Saturday, December 19, 2015
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NBA rumors
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating and using profanity in a live television interview.
Injuries
After missing the team's first 24 games, guard Kyrie Irving will make his long-awaited season debut for the Cavaliers Sunday at home against the Sixers.
NBA rumors
Croatian forward Dario Saric confirmed in a recent interview that he plans on leaving his Turkish club this summer to join the team.
Injuries
Free-agent forward Jonathan Holmes underwent shoulder surgery Friday for a torn labrum, according to his agent, Zach Kurtin.
NBA games
Reggie Jackson scored 13 of Detroit's final 16 points to help the Pistons to a 147-144 4-OT win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at the United Center.
NBA games
The San Antonio Spurs improved to 23-5, including 15-0 at home, with a 115-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night.
NCAA news:
Louisville center Mangok Mathiang is expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks after breaking a bone in his left foot during Saturday's 78-56 win against Western Kentucky.
NCAA news:
Duke senior Amile Jefferson is expected to be out at least a month after suffering a fracture in his right foot in practice Dec. 12.