News archive: Thursday, July 31, 2014
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NBA rumors
The Minnesota Timberwolves were engaged in serious Kevin Love trade talks with no teams other than the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
NBA rumors
Pistons center Andre Drummond said Wednesday that Greg Monroe needs to come home.
Injuries
Manu Ginobili will not play for Argentina at the FIBA World Cup because of a stress fracture in his right leg that has bothered him since the playoffs.
NBA market
Metta World Peace will sign a $1.43 million contract on Thursday night with Sichuan of the Chinese Basketball Association.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have signed first-round draft picks Jusuf Nurkic and Gary Harris, General Manager Tim Connelly announced today.
NBA market
Rookie center-forward Johnny O'Bryant has signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced Wednesday.
NBA market
Shanxi FenJui has signed former NBA big man, Byron Mullens to a multi-year deal.
NBA market
Former D-League Canton guard Will Cherry has agreed to a partially guaranteed two-year deal worth the NBA minimum with the Toronto Raptors.
Legal issues
Former Chicago Bull Rick Brunson has been indicted on charges of attempted criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery.
NBA market
The Wizards have waived center Melvin Ely, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
NBA market
The Golden State Warriors have waived center Hilton Armstrong, the team announced today.
NCAA news:
Marquette guard Todd Mayo has decided to leave the program to pursue a professional basketball career.