News archive: Monday, January 04, 2016
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NBA awards
John Wall and Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.
NBA awards
Brook Lopez and Draymond Green were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Dec. 28 through Jan. 3.
NBA awards
Scott Skiles and Gregg Popovich were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.
NBA awards
Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.
Suspensions & fines
Pistons forward Marcus Morris has been fined $15,000 for shoving Pacers forward Paul George, and George has been fined $10k for contributing to the altercation.
Suspensions & fines
Bucks guard O.J. Mayo has been fined $25,000 for aggressively pursuing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner upon his ejection.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today the team has agreed to terms with free agent forward Elton Brand and has waived forward Christian Wood.
NBA D-League
Jarnell Stokes, a forward playing on assignment with the Sioux Falls Skyforce from the Miami Heat, was today named NBA Development League Performer of the Week.
NBA rumors
The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to make a decision on if Jared Cunningham will be a member of the team after this week, according to league sources.
News
When the Lakers inevitably retire Kobe Bryant’s number, they may not have to choose between the two numbers he’s worn in his NBA career.
Records
Jimmy Butler broke Michael Jordan's team record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 after the break to lead the Chicago Bulls over the Toronto Raptors.
NCAA news:
Kansas and Oklahoma moved to the top two spots in The Associated Press' college basketball poll and the Big 12 schools will meet Monday night.