News archive: Thursday, August 21, 2014
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NBA rumors
Anthony Bennett is reportedly staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves, not going to the Philadelphia 76ers.
National teams
Drew Gooden will not be able to represent Finland in the FIBA World Cup because his application for dual citizenship will not be cleared in time.
NBA market
The Trail Blazers on Thursday added a point guard to their training camp roster, signing Darius Morris to a nonguaranteed contract.
NCAA news:
Oregon State incoming freshman men's basketball player Chai Baker suffered an "apparent cardiac-related medical incident" Tuesday morning.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics has signed Rodney McGruder and Christian Watford to one year contracts.
NBA D-League
New York Knicks draft pick Thanasis Antetokounmpo will sign a contract with the Westchester Knicks.
Coaches
The Atlanta Hawks have added Charles Lee and Ben Sullivan to the coaching staff, it was announced Wednesday by Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.
NCAA news:
Dominic Woodson is expected to enroll at Tennessee and begin classes on Thursday.
News
Kevin Durant's representation informed Nike that he has a deal on the table with Under Armour worth between $265 million and $285 million over 10 years.
National teams
With Derrick Rose sitting out, Kyrie Irving started and made all five shots, scoring 12 points as the U.S. national basketball team beat the Dominican Republic.
Incidents
Seven people were charged Wednesday with trespassing at former Miami Heat player Ray Allen’s home while his wife and four young children were asleep upstairs.