NEW ORLEANS -- Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says All-Star forward Anthony Davis will miss the remainder of the season -- and probably the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as well -- so he can have surgery to repair a recent knee injury and a lingering shoulder problem that has bothered him for much of the season.
With New Orleans virtually eliminated from playoff contention, Gentry says the club is taking a long-term approach to Davis' injury and that shutting him down now should ensure his return by next training camp.
Davis left New Orleans' pervious game -- a loss to Portland on Friday night -- shortly before halftime with a left knee injury that appeared to be caused by a collision with Trail Blazers guard C.J. MCollum and Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday.
Rockets: Howard caught using sticky substance
ATLANTA -- The NBA is reviewing Dwight Howard's use of a sticky substance on his hands in Houston's loss at the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Atlanta's Paul Millsap complained about the ball while shooting two free throws with 3:36 remaining in the first quarter. Howard made a layup with 4:04 remaining.
Referees gave warnings to each bench and then approached the scorer's table, where they were directed to a can covered with white tape. The can was taken off the table and one of the officials told the scorer to alert him if it was seen again.
There was no penalty issued during the game, but a league spokesman says Saturday night's incident is under review.