News archive: Friday, January 09, 2015
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NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have acquired forward Brandan Wright from the Boston Celtics in exchange for a protected 2015 first round draft pick via Minnesota.
NBA rumors
Trade talks to send Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green to the ?Memphis Grizzlies are heating up, according to league sources.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward/center Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract. To make room on the roster, the Bucks requested waivers on Nate Wolters.
Suspensions & fines
76ers coach Brett Brown confirmed Friday morning that Andrei Kirilenko has been suspended without pay.
Injuries
Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph, who has missed the last nine games with soreness in his right knee, will return to action tonight.
NBA rumors
On Christmas, the Bucks were in position to at least take calls on John Henson. Now, they’re close to declaring Henson part of the team’s long-term core.
NBA D-League
The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned forward Grant Jerrett to the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League.
NBA D-League
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has assigned rookie point guard Russ Smith to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.
NCAA news:
Arizona transfer Craig Victor is headed home to LSU, his AAU coach, Gregg Holmes, told. Oklahoma State was the other finalist for Victor.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday announced the team has signed center Miroslav Raduljica to a 10-day contract.
Former players
Former Seattle Supersonic and Oklahoma City Thunder center Robert Swift was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly trying to rob a home near Gold Bar.
NBA rumors
When asked about an ESPN report that the Memphis Grizzlies are interested in trading for him, Luol Deng said he is happy in Miami and is not looking to leave.
Records
The Knicks lost to the Rockets, 120-96, Thursday night, extending their single-season franchise record to 14 consecutive losses.
NCAA news:
The University of Oregon and men's basketball coach Dana Altman were sued Thursday afternoon by the alleged victim of a March sexual assault.
NCAA news:
Maryland has added forward Ivan Bender, a Bosnia and Herzegovina native who will be eligible immediately for the Terrapins.