News archive: December 2015 (Page 5)
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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.
NBA games
Memphis forced Indiana into 17 turnovers and 39 percent shooting in a 96-84 victory over the Pacers on Saturday night. Marc Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
NBA games
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and the New York Knicks beat the weary Chicago Bulls 107-91 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
NBA games
Kevin Durant had 22 points and eight rebounds, Enes Kanter had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-78.
Injuries
Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg says he still thinks Mike Dunleavy Jr. will play this season. Dunleavy is working with a specialist as he recovers from a back injury.
NCAA news:
Ohio State, with all eight of its players scoring between six and 14 points, held off the furious rally for a 74-67 victory against Kentucky Saturday.
NCAA news:
Domantas Sabonis scored a career-high 36 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Kyle Wiltjer added 24 points and the Bulldogs held on late for a win over Tennessee.