News archive: Friday, October 31, 2014
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Injuries
The early indication is that Russell Westbrook could miss four to six weeks after fracturing the second metacarpal in his right hand.
NBA market
Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks has reached an agreement on a four-year, $42 million contract extension, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
There is a strong likelihood that deadline for contract extensions for Class of 2011 will pass without a new deal for reigning NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have exercised the options on the contracts for Michael Carter-Williams, Nerlens Noel and Tony Wroten.
NBA market
The Hawks declined to exercise the fourth-year team option on former first-round pick John Jenkins and exercised the third-year option on Dennis Schroder.
NBA market
The Golden State Warriors announced Thursday that the team has exercised the fourth-year contract options on forward Harrison Barnes and center Festus Ezeli.
NBA rumors
The clock continues to tick toward Friday’s deadline for the Thunder to come to terms on a contract extension for guard Reggie Jackson.
NBA games
LeBron James struggled from the start in his first game with Cleveland in four years, and the New York Knicks ruined the megastar's emotional return home.
NBA games
Blake Griffin scored 23 points and Chris Paul added 22 in a season-opening 93-90 win Thursday over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NCAA news:
Dan Monson has been guaranteed a contract through 2018-19. The Long Beach State coach has been with LBSU since 2007.
NCAA news:
Kansas sophomore guard Conner Frankamp is transferring elsewhere. Frankamp averaged 11 points per game last season in the NCAA tournament.
NCAA news:
Florida center John Egbunu, an incoming transfer from South Florida, will sit out the season according to coach Billy Donovan.
NCAA news:
Minnesota announced Wednesday night junior guard Zach Lofton has been kicked out of the program. The decision was made by coach Richard Pitino.