News archive: Saturday, October 18, 2014
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NBA market
The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived guards Kim English and Ben Hansbrough, as well as forward/center Solomon Jones.
Injuries
Clippers forward Glen Davis suffered a right groin strain in practice Thursday and likely will be out until the season opener Oct. 30.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders underwent a minor outpatient surgical procedure Friday afternoon, General Manager John Hammond announced.
NBA rumors
Earl Barron is the only Suns preseason player without a guaranteed contract but he is firmly in the mix for one of 15 regular-season roster spots.
Coaches
Brooklyn Nets coach and former NBA All-Star player Lionel Hollins says the road travel schedules in the NBA are what need to be changed.
Injuries
Although Manu Ginobili said he feels “pretty good” after the Spurs’ recent European trip, he also acknowledged that he’s already suffering from aches and pains.
NBA rumors
The Hawks will wait until the Oct. 31 deadline for final decisions on the team options for John Jenkins and Dennis Schroder.
Preseason
Kyrie Irving had 23 points in 28 minutes and LeBron James had 12 points while taking just six shots in the Cavs’ first loss of the preseason.
Preseason
Chris Bosh scored 21 points and Luol Deng and Shawne Williams added 19 each to help the Miami Heat win their first game in the preseason.
NCAA news:
Loyola (Chicago) will be without leading scorer Milton Doyle indefinitely after the guard tore the labrum in his right shooting shoulder.