News archive: Thursday, October 16, 2014
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Injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant underwent successful surgery today to address a Jones fracture in his right foot.
NBA rumors
The Minnesota Timberwolves are shopping forward Chase Budinger in trade talks. The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets have shown an interest.
NBA market
General Manager John Hammond announced today that the Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on Chris Wright and Elijah Millsap.
NBA market
The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that they have waived center Daniel Orton with three preseason games remaining.
Former players
Chris Webber is part of a potential ownership group that has submitted a letter of interest to the NBA about its desire to purchase the Atlanta Hawks.
News
LeBron James, speaking before the Cavs hosted a preseason game against the Indiana Pacers, was adamant the length of games isn't what should be at stake.
News
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement with 87.7 FM La Mega to broadcast all 2014-15 regular season and post-season games in Spanish.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have exercised the third-year contract option on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the fourth-year contract option on John Henson.
Injuries
Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. will miss time after leaving Wednesday's exhibition against Maccabi Haifa with a sprained ankle.
NBA D-League
Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday that its Austin-based NBA Development League team has been renamed the Austin Spurs.
Preseason
LeBron James shook off a sluggish start to the preseason to score 26 points in 24 minutes in the Cavs’ 98-93 preseason win against the Indiana Pacers.
Preseason
Louis Williams made a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to give the Toronto Raptors a 92-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Preseason
Otto Porter scored 19 points and Kevin Seraphin had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the short-handed Washington Wizards beat Israel's Maccabi Haifa.
Preseason
Nik Vucevic had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off Flamengo 106-88 in an exhibition matchup on Wednesday.