News
Marlon Humphrey, Xavier McKinney, and Patrick Surtain II were named to Associated Press All-Pro First-Team, which was announced today. Derrick Henry was named to the Second-Team.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that Herb Jones has been diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder, and is out indefinitely. Jones, who previously missed a month with an injury to the same shoulder, re-injured the shoulder in the Pelicans’ last game earlier this week.
Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play in Philadelphia’s playoff game against Green Bay this weekend.
Nick Perry will reportedly be hired by Arkansas as a defensive backs coach. Perry is currently a defensive quality control assistant for the Seattle Seahawks.
Richard Hendrix is featured in the current print edition of Talegate Sports.
Michael Kessens, who was released by Paris yesterday at his request, signed today with ALBA Berlin of Germany’s BBL. Though he played sparingly this season, Kessens served as team captain with Paris. He’ll be returning to the league where he has spent the majority of his professional career. Kessens won’t be able to compete in EuroLeague play with Berlin since he was signed after the cut-off date.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was interviewed on the New Wave Podcast.
WildCard Week Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Saturday/ Sunday Games:
- Questionable – John Metchie (shoulder).
- Doubtful – n/a.
- Out – Byron Young (hamstring).
Practice Reports – Friday:
- Did Not Practice – DeVonta Smith (back).
- Limited Participation – n/a.
- Full Participation – Amari Cooper (back), Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger), Byron Young (hamstring).
Scenes and Highlights
Willkommen bei ALBA, Michael Kessens! 👋
— ALBA BERLIN (@albaberlin) January 10, 2025
Vertrag bis zum Saisonende: Der deutsche Center wechselt von Paris nach Berlin und wird unseren Frontcourt in der @easyCreditBBL verstärken.
Let's gooooooooo! 💛💙
🔗 Alle Infos: https://t.co/oxQ95JpXiX pic.twitter.com/PM4LmHQ6r7
MERCI MICHAEL KESSENS 👏
— Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) January 9, 2025
Le Paris Basketball annonce officiellement le départ de Michael Kessens.
Vainqueur de la Leaders Cup, de l’EuroCup et vice-champion de France, ‘Captain Mike’ restera incontestablement dans l’histoire du club. 💫https://t.co/DM2GR2vS0u pic.twitter.com/dBgHR2C03J
Conexión Chima 👉👉 Donta 💥
— Baskonia (@Baskonia) January 10, 2025
🏀09-09
⌛️04:54 1Q#GoazenBaskonia pic.twitter.com/OD54UTQuK6
✈️ @jddavison10 pic.twitter.com/CIYVUMAKbr
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 11, 2025
JD ➡️ Hason pic.twitter.com/JZz7D1cA66
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 11, 2025
BANG! @jddavison10 SENDS IT TO OVERTIME! pic.twitter.com/CXanHNpqM0
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 11, 2025
JD Davison with the LAST-SECOND shot! 🥶
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 11, 2025
The @celtics two-way signee drills the three to tie the game and send it to OT for the @MaineCeltics on https://t.co/fLGfbO0vpY. pic.twitter.com/rhy2vgZ3qN
🚙 @jddavison10 put his defender on a poster for your @billdodgegmc Drive of the Game. pic.twitter.com/jqXG9gHxBT
— Maine Celtics (@MaineCeltics) January 11, 2025
.@NoahClowney pickin' up where he left off 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Hr0rbjXFpN
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 11, 2025
Clowney with some work down low 💪 pic.twitter.com/t1ptjSqreD
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 11, 2025
Transactions
- Michael Kessens – signed by ALBA Berlin for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
- Eddie Jackson – elevated from the practice squad for WildCard Week by the Los Angeles Chargers.
Game Results
BASEBALL
Melbourne 5, Sydney 4.
Morgan McCullough (2B) – 1-4, 1 double, 1 run.
GOLF
Sony Open Rd 2 (suspended):
Lee Hodges – 68-64, -8, T5.
Frankie Capan – 70-65, -5, T28.
Nick Dunlap – 68-67, -5, T28.
Bud Cauley – 68-68, -4, T42.
Bonallack Trophy
Singles Rd 5:
Dominic Clemons defeated Jeffrey Shen Wang Ngai 5 & 4.
Jones Cup Invitational Rd 1:
Jonathan Griz – 78, +6, T62.
BASKETBALL
Sacramento 114, Boston 97.
Keon Ellis – 23 minutes, 6 points (1-1 2pg, 1-5 3pg, 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +4.
JD Davison – inactive (G League assignment).
Denver 124, Brooklyn 105.
Noah Clowney – 30 minutes, 14 points (2-4 2pg, 1-5 3pg, 7-7 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 fouls, -25.
New Orleans 123, Philadelphia 115.
Herbert Jones – inactive (torn labrum).
Capital City 134, Birmingham 99.
Kira Lewis – inactive.
Raptors 121, Maine 119 (F/OT).
JD Davison – 40 minutes, 25 points (6-13 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 5-7 FT), 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 6 turnovers, 3 fouls, -1.
Grand Rapids 124, Cleveland 105.
Charles Bediako – 19 minutes, 6 points (3-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 0-1 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +12.
Austin 145, Valley 86.
Jaden Shackelford – 30 minutes, 16 points (2-2 2pg, 4-10 3pg), 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -37.
San Diego 105, Texas 89.
Braxton Key – 26 minutes, 14 points (4-8 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, +4.
EuroLeague, Group Stage
Virtus Bologna 76, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 74.
Donta Hall – 26 minutes, 10 points (5-6 FG), 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 turnover.
Al Manama 74, Al Muharraq 68.
Tony Mitchell - 35 minutes, 22 points (6-6 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 4-7 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, +5.
