Lakers' Wayne Ellington takes leave of absence after father is killed
Posted Nov 11, 2014
Wayne Ellington has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the Lakers after his father, Wayne Ellington Sr., was shot in the head and killed late Sunday by an unidentified gunman. "Our players are upset for their friend and teammate," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. "Additionally, ownership and all Lakers employees are also saddened by this tragedy..."
(Los Angeles Times)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Michael Malone says Tar Heels showed maturity in blowout of Wofford“I thought tonight, something we talked about, just to keep playing the right way, keep building habits and play as close to 40 minutes as...
Sat Nov 7, 2026UNC basketball routs Wofford. Observations from second win under Michael Malone
A game like this was something the Tar Heels needed as they try to make the pieces fit with a new roster. UNC didn’t have...
Sat Nov 7, 2026
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Wofford Postgame Show
Join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider: Rapid Reactions as they break down UNC Men's Basketball’s 109-70 win over Wofford, review highlights, talk...
Sat Nov 7, 2026
Box Score: North Carolina 109, Wofford 70
View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 109-70 victory over the Wofford Terriers on Friday night at the Smith Center in...
Sat Nov 7, 2026