News archive: December 2015 (Page 7)
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NBA rumors
Free-agent forward Carlos Boozer met with the Milwaukee Bucks’ front office this week about a potential deal, according to league sources.
Videos
Midway through the fourth quarter, LeBron James barreled into a courtside fan. The fan turned out to be Ellie Day, the wife of PGA golfer Jason Day.
Coaches
Warriors coach Steve Kerr is feeling better as he deals with complications from back surgery, and hopes to be back on the bench in the coming weeks.
News
Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert and his fiancee Teyana Taylor welcomed their daughter on Wednesday. But the delivery was anything but normal.
NCAA news:
Illinois forward Leron Black is now out indefinitely with a meniscus tear he suffered in early October.
NBA rumors
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made veteran scorer Kevin Martin available in trade talks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
NBA rumors
While acknowledging Dwight Howard is unhappy with losing, sources said Howard has not expressed a desire to be traded.
Videos
Klay Thompson scored 27 of his season-high 43 points in the third quarter, and the Golden State Warriors responded after their first loss by beating the Suns.
Stats
Draymond Green’s 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists gave him his fourth triple-double of the season, which is tied with Rajon Rondo for the most in the NBA.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe said he was confident his knee injury would not keep him out too long, even before he underwent a MRI exam Wednesday.
Records
Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, and the Spurs set a franchise record with their 23rd straight home victory, rolling past the Washington Wizards 114-95.
Injuries
Kings forward Eric Moreland will require surgery after sustaining a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during practice Wednesday.
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.