News archive: Thursday, December 24, 2015
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Suspensions & fines
The Suns suspended Markieff Morris for 2 games without pay for throwing a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek and for an inappropriate verbal exchange.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today the team has acquired point guard Ish Smith from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for two second-round picks.
News
President Obama tweeted his support for the NBA’s collaboration with a public service announcement against gun violence that featured several league stars.
NBA games
Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, and the Thunder steamrolled the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time in five days, 120-85.
Stats
Dirk Nowitzki hit an 18-foot jumper in the second quarter, passing Shaquille O'Neal for sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
NBA rumors
The trade market for Ty Lawson is minimal, according to league sources, and the best move for Houston might be to hold onto him.
News
The attorney general of Illinois has ruled that daily fantasy sports contests are illegal under state law after New York made a similar decision last month.