News archive: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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Statements
In the wake of Kevin Durant's preseason injury, Russell Westbrook maintained he wasn't going to change his game and that it's about the team.
Injuries
The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Jodie Meeks will be out of the line-up for approximately eight weeks due to a stress reaction of the lower back.
Former players
Chauncey Billups has been hired by ESPN to work as a studio analyst for the upcoming NBA season.
NBA market
Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has exercised the fourth-year contract option on Bradley Beal and the third-year contract option on Otto Porter.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns today announced they have waived guard Joe Jackson, guard Casey Prather and forward Jamil Wilson.
NBA rumors
Magic point guard Luke Ridnour said Monday he will seriously begin assessing how much longer he will play after this season.
NBA market
The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have exercised the fourth-year team options on the Rookie Scale Contracts of Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross.
News
The NBA announced today that it will play a 44-minute game during the 2014 NBA preseason when the Nets host the Celtics at Barclays Center on Oct. 19.
Injuries
It's been almost 10 months since a torn pectoral muscle ended Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford's 2013-14 season. He finally returns Tuesday.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies waived guard Luke Hancock, the team announced on Monday. The Grizzlies’ roster now stands at 18 players.
NBA D-League
The Texas Legends of the National Basketball Development League have signed Japanese point guard Yuki Togashi to a contract.
Preseason
Point guard Jannero Pargo scored 16 points in the fourth quarter as the Charlotte Hornets rallied for a 99-97 preseason victory over the Orlando Magic.
Preseason
Lou Williams scored 21 points and the Toronto Raptors beat New York 81-76 on Monday night in the Knicks’ preseason home opener.
Preseason
Jimmy Butler scored 21 points while rookie Doug McDermott added 16 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-90 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Preseason
Terrence Jones scored 18 points and Isaiah Canaan put Houston ahead for good with a three-point play with 29 seconds left as the Rockets defeated the Suns.