News archive: January 2017 (Page 4)
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Suspensions & fines
The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Justin Anderson $25,000 for a flagrant foul against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kris Dunn.
Former players
Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Brandon Bass all stepped onto the court to get shots up at the training facility before the rest of the team.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent Quincy Acy to a 10-day contract. Acy (6’7”, 240) has appeared in 225 NBA games in parts of five seasons.
Suspensions & fines
Derrick Rose has returned to practice with the New York Knicks after missing their game the night before for what he described as family reasons.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard Chasson Randle to a 10-day contract. Randle was most recently with the NBA D-League Westchester Knicks.
NBA rumors
The Atlanta Hawks have abruptly decided to halt their attempts to trade All-Star forward Paul Millsap after completing a trade with the Cavs for Kyle Korver.
NBA awards
Bulls’ Jimmy Butler and Warriors’ Stephen Curry were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Jan. 2 through Jan. 8.
Suspensions & fines
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has been fined $15,000 for throwing a forearm above the shoulders to Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on forward Anthony Bennett. Bennett appeared in 23 games with the Nets this season, averaging 5.0 points per game.
Stats
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul on Sunday became just the 10th player in NBA history to reach the 8,000-assist milestone.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Alonzo Gee to a 10-day contract. Gee will be with the team for Thursday’s game vs. Indiana in London.
NBA games
The Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Detroit Pistons was among several sporting events postponed because of a winter storm that blew into Oregon.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard John Lucas III. The Timberwolves roster now stands at 14 players.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams, and a protected first round draft pick.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have waived guard John Jenkins. Jenkins has averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 minutes in four appearances this season.