News archive: December 2016 (Page 2)
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Injuries
Wizards center Ian Mahinmi will undergo PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment on both knees. He is expected to miss approximately six weeks.
Suspensions & fines
After the Kings said they would levy a “substantial” fine against DeMarcus Cousins for his behavior toward reporters, the All-Star center apologized Tuesday.
Injuries
Rockets center Clint Capela has a small left fibula fracture. He will be re-evaluated in approximately 4 weeks.
All-Star
The NBA is introducing significant changes to its All-Star balloting procedures that will give players and members of the basketball media a say.
Injuries
Clippers forward Blake Griffin will undergo a routine arthroscopic procedure on Tuesday. Griffin is expected to miss approximately 3-to-6 weeks.
NBA awards
DeMar DeRozan and James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Dec. 12 through Dec. 18.
NBA awards
Former Spurs power forward Tim Duncan became the eighth Spur in franchise history to have his jersey (21) retired in an emotive ceremony at the AT&T Center.
Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers center Festus Ezeli is contemplating a procedure on his left knee that would rule him out for the rest of the season.
Records
The Rockets made an NBA-record 24 3-pointers, led by Eric Gordon's 7-for-12 effort. The Rockets attempted 61 3s to shatter their own record of 50.
NBA games
Cavaliers center Chris Andersen suffered a non-contact right knee injury Friday during practice. He suffered a ACL tear that will require season ending surgery.
NBA rumors
Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is poised to go from being one of the NBA's most underpaid players to a contract that will pass the $200 million threshold.
Injuries
Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is ready to return much sooner than originally expected after suffering transverse process fractures in his lower back.
NBA market
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced Thursday that the Rockets will renounce Donatas Motiejunas and he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Injuries
Deyonta Davis was diagnosed with torn plantar fascia in his left foot suffered in the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies game in Cleveland on Dec. 13.
NBA market
Memphis Grizzlies has waived guard Toney Douglas. Douglas came off the bench in 7 games for the Grizzlies and averaged 5.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists.