News archive: September 2016 (Page 5)
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NBA market
The Warriors announced the signing of free agent forward Elgin Cook, and free agent guard Cameron Jones. The team’s roster currently stands at 19 players.
Injuries
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh, who missed the final two months of the past two seasons due to blood clots, said he plans to play this season.
NBA market
The Kings and free-agent point guard Jordan Farmar have agreed to a contract. With the addition of Farmar, the Kings have 4 point guards entering training camp.
NBA market
Free agent forward/center Eric Moreland has agreed to a camp deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Moreland played for the Sacramento Kings last season.
Suspensions & fines
Mitch McGary of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been suspended without pay for a minimum of ten games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.
NBA awards
The Phoenix Suns announced on Tuesday the team has added Mehmet Okur as player development coach and Jason Hervey as advance scout.
NBA awards
The NBA's Houston Rockets will retire former center Yao Ming's No. 11 jersey during next year's Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls at the end of January 2017.
Incidents
Dwight Howard was released from a hospital Monday morning after being treated with fluids for a case of dehydration. Howard took ill during a plane flight.
NBA market
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Greg Stiemsma to a training camp contract. He will wear No. 54 for the Trail Blazers.
Legal issues
Former NBA player Samuel Dalembert is facing battery charges after authorities say he hit his girlfriend and her cousin.
NBA market
Ryan Richards has agreed to a camp deal with the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs own Richards' NBA draft rights. He was a Spurs' 2010 second-round pick.
NBA market
After being waived by the Boston Celtics, guard/forward John Holland has signed a training camp deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans and free-agent guard Lance Stephenson have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Stephenson will have to earn a roster spot.
Injuries
Second-year Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson expects to be sidelined six to eight weeks due to the knee injury he sustained during an informal team workout.
Legal issues
Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert was arrested last month in Georgia on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. No court date has been set.