News archive: August 2014
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NBA market
The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement in principle to acquire Sacramento Kings guard Jason Terry.
FIBA tournaments
Kenneth Faried scored 22 points, Anthony Davis scored all of his 19 in the second half, and the U.S. rebounded from a rare deficit at halftime to beat Turkey.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived second-year guard Jamaal Franklin using stretch provision.
NBA rumors
The Heat, looking to add another veteran backup center, summoned 6-11 Nazr Mohammed, 34, for a workout and meeting with team executives on Thursday.
NBA rumors
Longtime Celtics beat writer and Hall of Famer Jackie MacMullan left no doubt that Rajon Rondo's days as a Celtic are numbered.
Economy
With Kevin Durant on the verge of a move to Under Armour, Nike has exercised its right to match any rival company's offer to the Oklahoma City Thunder star.
News
After completing the long-rumored trade that sent Kevin Love to the Cavs, the Timberwolves have sold more than 300 full season-ticket packages in the last week.
FIBA tournaments
U.S. team started basketball World Cup title defense with a 114-55 mauling of Finland, while Pau Gasol also lit up with 33 points for hosts Spain.
News
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili got a statue of himself in Argentina, and tweeted a photo of him standing next to it on Friday to kick off his weekend there.
NBA rumors
The Spurs are trying to barge their way into the race to sign Ray Allen, which first requires one of the suitors to convince him to play next season.
FIBA tournaments
A record 45 current NBA players will be featured on national team rosters for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, up from 44 in 2010.
NBA rumors
The San Antonio Spurs have expressed interest in signing Mexico star center Gustavo Ayon, ESPN.com has learned.
Injuries
Indiana Pacers reserve center Ian Mahinmi injured his shoulder playing for Team France. A team doctor tweeted that Mahinmi will likely be out 2-3 months.
NBA rumors
Los Angeles Clippers president and head coach Doc Rivers wants to reunite with Ray Allen.
NBA D-League
The Wizards have a new D-League affiliate in the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Mad Ants.