News archive: Friday, August 08, 2014
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National teams
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant will not play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup later this summer in Spain, citing mental and physical exhaustion.
National teams
Kings forward Rudy Gay has been added to the USA Men’s National Team and will be in contention for a World Cup roster spot.
NBA market
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed small forward James Southerland to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.
NBA rumors
The Sixers will be sending veteran forward Thaddeus Young to Minnesota for a package that will include Bennett, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA draft.
Coaches
Detroit Pistons Head Coach and President Stan Van Gundy announced that the team has named Tim Hardaway and Malik Allen as assistant coaches.
NBA market
The Heat agreed to a one-year deal at the minimum with veteran forward Reggie Williams, who has played in 180 NBA games, with 32 starts, over five seasons.
Coaches
The Washington Wizards announced today that the team has named Roy Rogers as an assistant on the staff of Head Coach Randy Wittman.
Legal issues
Charlotte Hornets rookie P.J. Hairston’s court case, regarding an allegation he twice punched a Durham teenager, has been continued until at least September 12.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed 2014 first-round draft picks T.J. Warren (14th overall selection) and Tyler Ennis (18th overall), the team announced today.
NCAA news:
The Atlantic Coast Conference and the University of Maryland have settled their legal dispute over the Terrapins' exit from the league.
NCAA news:
The ACC and the nation’s four other biggest athletic conferences moved closer to gaining the power to approve measures such as financial stipends for athletes.
NCAA news:
Memphis has added transfer Calvin Godfrey to help bolster an already-talented front line.
NCAA news:
Louisville starting point guard Chris Jones will be on the shelf until at least the end of the month due to a left leg injury.