News archive: Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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NBA rumors
Greg Monroe has informed the Pistons he will accept their qualifying offer, play for Detroit in 2014-15 and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Execs and owners
The NBA announced that Steve Ballmer’s $2-billion purchase of the Clippers had closed on Tuesday, making the former Microsoft CEO the undisputed owner.
Injuries
The Pacers expect Paul George to make a full recovery from the compound fracture in his right leg. They're just not expecting that to happen this season.
Suspensions & fines
Suns' forward P.J. Tucker has been suspended 3 games without pay for pleading guilty to driving while under the extreme influence of intoxicating liquor.
Economy
The Indiana Pacers have received the $5.3 million disabled player exception they applied for last week but won't use the full amount of the exception.
News
Carmelo Anthony told Spanish-language newspaper Primera Hora what sensible Knicks fans already know: “I don’t expect to win a championship this year.”
NBA rumors
Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver expressed how he still wants to sign Bledsoe to a long-term contract with the Suns.
News
Despite Paul George's absence, the Indiana Pacers will surely sell some of his jerseys this upcoming season, but they will bear a different number.
NBA market
Ronald Roberts Jr, former Saint Joseph's alumn, has signed a three-year deal, partially guaranteed, with the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings have reached agreement on a deal to sign former Nevada point guard Deonte Burton.
News
The Charlotte Hornets plan to formally submit a bid Tuesday to host either the 2017 or 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.
FIBA basket
Suns 2nd-round draft pick Alec Brown is planning to play for Obradoiro in the Spanish League this season once he finishes rehabilitation on his left shoulder.
FIBA basket
Colton Iverson, Boston's 2013 second round draft pick, will resume his basketball career in Europe for the second straight season.
NCAA news:
Grambling transfer Antwan Scott announced on Monday night he was heading to Colorado State.