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Kendall Marshall out for season with knee injury

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Kendall Marshall will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during the second quarter of Milwaukee’s win against the New York Knicks in London, England on Thursday, Januarty 15.

In 28 games this season, Marshall averaged 4.2 points, 3.1 assists (2nd on team) and 1.0 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game while helping the Bucks to a 21-19 record. He connected on career-high percentages from the field (.455) and free throw line (.889) and posted a three-point field goal percentage of .391 (18-46).

Knicks sign Langston Galloway to second 10-day contract

The New York Knicks have signed guard Langston Galloway to a second consecutive 10-day contract, President Phil Jackson announced today.

Galloway, 6-2, 200-pounds, is averaging 9.8 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds over 24.2 minutes in four games. He re-signed with the Knicks on Jan. 7, becoming the NBA D-League Westchester Knicks’ first-ever Call-Up.

At 5-36, the Knicks currently have the worst record in the NBA.

Jazz sign Elliot Williams to second 10-day contract

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed guard Elliot Williams to a second 10-day contract. Williams signed his first 10-day with the Jazz on Jan. 7 and has appeared in three Jazz games since, averaging 2.7 points in 8.6 minutes.

When the Jazz signed him from the NBA Development League’s Santa Cruz Warriors, Williams (6-5, 190, Memphis) became the 13th overall NBA D-League Call-Up of the 2014-15 season. At the time of his call-up, Williams was averaging 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 37.2 minutes in 16 games (all starts) for Santa Cruz. He recorded five double-doubles and scored in double figures in all 16 games. Williams scored 20-plus points in 10 games and 30-or-more points twice.

A native of Memphis, Tenn. and former McDonald’s All-American, Williams played one season at Duke (2008-09) before transferring to the University of Memphis (2009-10). He was originally selected in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Aaron Gordon set to return for Magic

Here’s the Orlando Sentinel reporting on Magic rookie forward Aaron Gordon, who is ready to return to action whenever the team decides to use him:

Aaron Gordon set to return for Magic

Gordon has been cleared for all basketball activities, including playing in games, but he remained on the inactive list for the Orlando Magic’s game Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Magic coach Jacque Vaughn noted that Gordon hasn’t played any five-on-five yet, and he wants to ensure Gordon is fully prepared to play when he does eventually return to action.

“He’s played some one-on-one, a little bit of two-on-two, shooting, individual workouts but no other nine guys on the floor at the same time with him,” Vaughn said.

Roy Tarpley burial on Saturday

Here’s the Dallas Morning News reporting on former NBA center Roy Tarpley, who sadly passed away recently:

Former Maverick Roy Tarpley, who died last Friday at the age of 50, will be buried Saturday morning in Mobile, Ala.

Assistant general manager Keith Grant and director of basketball development Rolando Blackman will represent the Mavericks at the private ceremony.

“I think it’s important for me, as a person, and for the franchise,” Grant said Friday. “I spent a lot of time with Roy. There’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears on both sides there. I think it’s the right thing to do.”

Donald Trump not looking to buy Nets

Here’s TMZ reporting that, if you were wondering if Donald Trump might happen to want to buy the Brooklyn Nets, you can stop wondering. The answer is no. Or so he says. Of course, if he was thinking of exploring it, there’s no reason for him to necessarily admit it at this time. Still, here’s the report:

Donald Trump is taking himself out of the running to buy the Brooklyn Nets … telling TMZ Sports he won’t even consider making a bid for the NBA team now that they’re up for sale.

Of course, Trump flirted with the idea of buying the Buffalo Bills last year … and it seemed like the guy was pretty serious about adding a major professional sports team to his portfolio.

Sixers sign Larry Drew II to 10-day contract

Sixers sign Larry Drew II to a 10-day contract

The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed guard Larry Drew II to a 10-day contract. Drew is the 17th D-League-to-NBA “Call-Up” of the 2014-15 NBA Development League season.

In 21 starts for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the D-League this season, Drew is averaging a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists. At the time of his call-up, Drew ranked second in the D-League in assists. He set a D-League single game record with 23 assists vs. Rio Grande Valley on Dec. 25, which helped earn him NBA Development League Performer of the Week honors for games played from Dec. 22 through Dec. 28. Drew also spent last season with the Skyforce.

Drew finished his collegiate career at UCLA in 2012-13 after playing his first three seasons at North Carolina. He set the Bruins single-season assist record as a senior and earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.

Drew’s father, Larry Drew, Sr., is an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Larry Sanders suspended at least 10 games for violating NBA Anti-Drug Program

Larry Sanders suspended at least 10 games for violating NBA Anti-Drug Program

The NBA announced today that Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders has been suspended without pay for a minimum of ten games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Sanders’ suspension will begin on Monday, Jan. 19, when the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors, and will continue until he is in full compliance with his treatment program.

According to ESPN News Services, “it is his second suspension for violating the anti-drug program in less than a year. Sanders missed the final five games of the 2013-14 season; the center said he was penalized for using marijuana.”

Jazz sign Elijah Millsap to second 10-day contract

The Utah Jazz have signed guard/forward Elijah Millsap to a second 10-day contract.

Millsap signed his first 10-day with Utah on January 5. He has appeared in five Jazz games since, averaging 5.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 24.0 minutes. Which is more playing time than most players who sign a 10-day deal tend to receive.

When the Jazz signed him from the NBA Development League’s Bakersfield Jam, Millsap (6-6, 215, Alabama-Birmingham) became the 12th overall NBA D-League Call-Up of the 2014-15 season. At the time of his call-up, Millsap was averaging 20.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.1 steals in 36.6 minutes per contest in 19 games (16 starts) for the Jam.