News archive: Tuesday, January 07, 2014
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NBA market
The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived center Andrew Bynum. By waiving Bynum this week Chicago moves below the luxury-tax line.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that they have waived veteran forward Stephen Jackson. The Clippers roster now stands at 14 players.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward Shawne Williams, it was announced today. The Lakers roster now stands at 14 players.
NBA market
Grizzlies have acquired guard Courtney Lee and have sent guard Jerryd Bayless to the Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Oklahoma City.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that Ryan Anderson has been diagnosed with a herniated disc.The 6’10” forward is out indefinitely
NBA market
The Bulls announced Monday they have conveyed the contract of Luol Deng to the Cavaliers for multiple draft picks, along with the contract of Andrew Bynum.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has waived forward Mike Harris. Following the move, Utah’s roster now stands at 14 players.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that they have signed guard Darius Morris to a 10-day contract.
Injuries
Center Nik Vucevic suffered a concussion during the Orlando Magic’s 101-81 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, coach Jacque Vaughn said.
NBA rumors
Within days of the Chicago Bulls unloading Luol Deng for salary-cap relief, the All-Star forward rejected a three-year, $30 million contact extension.
NBA rumors
The Clippers are looking hard at well-known veteran free agents Sasha Vujacic and Hedo Turkoglu as they try to fill the playmaking void created by Paul's injury
Stats
According to NBA.com/stats, the Cavs, Detroit and Philadelphia lead the league in turnovers in the last 10 seconds of a game, averaging .3 a game
NCAA news:
Three UTEP men's basketball players have been dismissed from the program for gambling on sporting events, school officials announced Tuesday.
NCAA sanctions
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery was suspended one game and fined $10K by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday as a result of bumping an official and being ejected
Economy
Ozzie and Daniel Silna are to receive a $500 million upfront payment to buy out their old agreement with former ABA teams absorbed into the NBA.