News archive: Monday, December 21, 2015
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NBA awards
Reggie Jackson and Kawhi Leonard were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Dec. 14 through Dec. 20.
Former players
The Basketball Hall of Fame revealed the full list of eligible candidates for induction in 2016, including Allen Iverson, Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal.
Execs and owners
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the struggling Philadelphia 76ers were under no pressure from him or owners to change their operations strategy.
Economy
The NBA opened its new store in Manhattan on Fifth Avenue on Monday, a few blocks from the location it left when high rent caused it to move elsewhere more.
Coaches
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Jason Kidd will undergo hip surgery on Monday and be sidelined indefinitely, General Manager John Hammond announced Sunday.
Injuries
During the game against the Heat, Damian Lillard winced and limped after aggravating his heel. Lillard finished with 32 points and 9 assists against the Heat.
Injuries
Kyrie Irving played his first game in over six months after suffering a fractured left kneecap in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
Legal issues
Rockets guard Ty Lawson will not go to jail for his 2nd DUI this year -- getting 4 years probation after entering a "no contest" plea in his L.A. court case.
Incidents
Knicks forward Derrick Williams was robbed of $750,000 in jewelry at his Tribeca apartment early Saturday and he’s blaming two women.
NCAA news:
Michigan State senior guard Denzel Valentine will be out two to three weeks after undergoing "extremely successful" arthroscopic knee surgery today.