News archive: November 2016 (Page 2)
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Records
Kevin Love set an NBA record for points in the first quarter of a game with 34, connecting on an absurd 11-of-14 shots and eight 3-pointers against Portland.
Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell received a PRP injection in his left knee. Russell is expected to be out a minimum of two weeks.
Injuries
Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren did not play in the team’s past two games and will be out indefinitely due to a minor head injury.
Injuries
Grizzlies swingman James Ennis was diagnosed Tuesday with a Grade II calf strain and will miss at least two weeks.
Economy
The Detroit Pistons will move to downtown Detroit and begin playing at the new Little Caesars Arena starting next season.
NBA awards
Bulls’ Jimmy Butler and Pelicans’ Anthony Davis were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Nov. 14 through Nov. 20.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard/forward Anthony Brown. Brown, 6-7, 211, most recently played for the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League.
Legal issues
Former NBA All-Star Steve Francis has been charged with felony retaliation after prosecutors say he threatened to assault a Houston-area deputy.
Injuries
Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons was diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise following the game against the Mavericks, Nov. 18 and will miss at least 2 weeks.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Archie Goodwin. Goodwin appeared in 3 games for the Pelicans, averaging 5.0 points in 10.0 minutes per contest.
Suspensions & fines
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, it was announced by the league.
Injuries
Guard J.J. Barea said Thursday he will miss about a month and a half of action with the Dallas Mavericks due to a left leg injury.
Legal issues
Former Clippers owner Donald Sterling has dropped a lawsuit that claimed the NBA, his wife and others conspired to illegally sell the team for $2 billion.
NBA market
The Dallas Mavericks will re-sign Jonathan Gibson, who was in training camp with the team and was one of their last cuts. Quincy Acy will be waived.
News
LeBron James, his charitable foundation and James’ business partner are donating a total of $2.5 million to the new exhibit, "Muhammad Ali: A Force for Change."