News archive: March 2016 (Page 6)
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Injuries
Stats
Tim Duncan became the 6th player in league history with 15,000 rebounds, completing the feat midway through the first quarter of Thursday's win over the Bulls.
Coaches
Oklahoma City Thunder announced that assistant coach Monty Williams will not return to the team this season after the passing of his wife Ingrid last month.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed guard Jorge Gutierrez for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Briante Weber to a 10-day contract as a Call-Up from the NBA Development League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce.
NBA market
Mario Chalmers will miss the remainder of the 2015/16 season after rupturing his right Achilles and the Memphis Grizzlies subsequently waived Chalmers.
News
Joey Crawford, one of the league's most well-known referees, will hang up his whistle for good due to complications from surgery to repair a meniscus tear.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo suffered a fractured right ankle and will miss the remainder of the 2015-16 season. He tripped descending his stairs at home.
Injuries
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler was seen today by Dr. James Andrews who supports the current management of Butler’s condition and return to play.
Suspensions & fines
The Sacramento Kings have suspended center DeMarcus Cousins for one game for conduct detrimental to the team, according to General Manager Vlade Divac.
Injuries
Chris Bosh ended his silence Thursday morning regarding his health and raised the possibility he could return to the Miami Heat this season.
Coaches
Kings coach George Karl said he’s having a medical procedure Thursday related to cancer in his throat and that he will miss the day’s practice.
Obituaries
Clyde Lovellette, the Hall of Fame forward who led Kansas to the 1952 national championship, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 86.
Execs and owners
Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced that Peter M. Holt has retired as the organization’s Chairman and CEO and that Julianna Hawn Holt will assume both roles.
NBA market
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Marcus Thornton and waived guard Gary Neal.