News archive: June 2016 (Page 5)
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NBA rumors
The New York Knicks are looking to upgrade their backcourt, and one player on their radar is Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose.
NBA market
The Detroit Pistons announced Friday that the team has acquired forward Cameron Bairstow from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Spencer Dinwiddie.
Suspensions & fines
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents during Game 6 of The Finals.
Injuries
Warriors center Andrew Bogut will miss a minimum of 6-8 week and the remainder of the NBA Finals due to bone bruises to the proximal tibia and distal femur.
Injuries
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that guard Jordan Adams undergone cartilage transplant surgery on his right knee. He will be out indefinitely.
NBA draft
33 international players who had declared as early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2016 have withdrawn. There are 13 international prospects that remain.
NBA rumors
The Minnesota Timberwolves are prepared to part with the No. 5 overall pick if they can use it to construct a deal for Chicago Bulls star swingman Jimmy Butler.
NBA market
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams will bypass becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer to pick up his player option for the 2016-17 season.
Coaches
The Milwaukee Bucks have finalized a three-year extension with head coach Jason Kidd. Kidd's extension is worth up to $18 million over three years.
Incidents
The younger brother of former Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire was arrested Monday night in Kansas after allegedly kidnapping the mother of his child.
NBA market
San Antonio Spurs forward David West has decided to decline his $1.5 million player option for 2016-17 and evaluate his playing future.
Execs and owners
Detroit Pistons general manager Jeff Bower has received a one-year contract extension that will carry through June 30, 2018, according to reports.
Suspensions & fines
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 and will serve a one-game suspension for accruing his 4th Flagrant Foul point.
Suspensions & fines
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $25k for public criticism of officiating. Lue made his comments during the postgame press conference.
National teams
Russell Westbrook said Friday he wouldn't play for the Americans in Rio, just days after Stephen Curry also withdrew from consideration.