News archive: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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Suspensions & fines
The NBA announced today that J.J. Hickson of the Denver Nuggets has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the Anti-Drug Program.
NBA market
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired Jason Terry from the Sacramento Kings.
Legal issues
Dwight Howard's Florida driver's license has been suspended after he failed to pay a ticket for running a red light.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has signed forward Orlando Sanchez. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Coaches
The Miami Heat announced today several front office hirings, including Keith Smart as Assistant Coach and Chris Quinn as Assistant Coach/Player Development.
Former players
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced the hiring of former NBA player Michael Cage as an analyst on the team's broadcasts.
News
Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings has gained approximately 25 extra pounds of muscle in the offseason.
Statements
LeBron James gushed about Kyrie Irving's MVP performance for USA Basketball's team and said he can be the best point guard in the league.
Incidents
Police have arrested Michael Lewis, 43, Whitestown, in connection with an April 28 burglary at the home of Indiana Pacers forward Paul George.
NBA rumors
Gustavo Ayon has received a formal offer from the San Antonio Spurs. Shandong of the Chinese Basketball Association has also presented him a formal offer.
Legal issues
Warriors center Marreese Speights pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of driving under the influence stemming from his arrest in August in Tampa.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent center Hamady Ndiaye, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today.
NBA rumors
Free-agent forward Michael Beasley is working out for the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs at the franchise's practice facility this week.
Coaches
Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that Paul Pressey, Jim Eyen and Mark Madsen will serve as assistant coaches on Byron Scott’s staff.
NCAA news:
Missouri freshmen players Jakeenan Gant and D'Angelo Allen have been suspended after getting arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor third-degree assault.