News archive: Thursday, September 25, 2014
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NBA market
Slovenian shooting guard Zoran Dragic and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth slightly more than $4 million.
Injuries
Hawks center Al Horford has not been fully cleared for contact as training camp is set to open next week. He is returning from a torn right pectoral muscle.
Execs and owners
Steve Ballmer left the board of Microsoft last month but is still the largest individual shareholder, with about 4 percent of the company worth $15.7 billion.
NBA market
The Miami Heat have reached the NBA maximum of 20 players for training camp with the addition of free-agent center Chris Johnson.
Injuries
Wizards remain unsure when Martell Webster will be cleared to return. Webster had the surgery on June 27 and was given a diagnosis of 3 to 5 months recovery.
NBA market
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has signed Brian Cook and Josh Bostic to their training camp roster.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings today waived guard-forward Alonzo Gee, according to Kings General Manager Pete D’Alessandro.
Coaches
Lawrence Frank and the Nets finally agreed to a buyout, a source confirmed Thursday, ending an unfortunate pairing.
NBA rumors
The San Antonio Spurs are expected to re-sign restricted free agent Aron Baynes, who is in town to take his physical.
NBA market
Undrafted free-agent forward Jamil Wilson has agreed to a training camp deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Former players
Mike Penberthy, a member of the Lakers' 2000-01 NBA championship team, has joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as the team's shooting coach.
Execs and owners
Shareef Abdur-Rahim is no longer with the Kings, league sources told The Bee on Wednesday. The Kings declined to comment.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent forward/center Willie Reed, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free-agent guard Dahntay Jones. Per team policy, financial terms were not released.
NCAA news:
Four-star guard Matt McQuaid has committed to Michigan State. McQuaid, a former SMU commit, is one of the best shooters in the class.