News archive: July 2015
News publishing in english has been temporarely discontinued. You can access here to our news archive. For the latest NBA news, you can visit our NBA news site in spanish.
NBA market
Free agent guard Sasha Vujacic has reached agreement on a $1.35 million veteran-minimum contract with the New York Knicks, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
Ricky Ledo’s axing is expected to pave the way for the long-awaited signing of Thanasis Antetokounmpo, according to sources.
Coaches
The Sacramento Kings has signed Chad Iske as associate head coach and John Welch, Anthony Carter, and Nancy Lieberman as assistant coaches.
Legal issues
Hawks player Mike Scott bonded out following his arrest on felony drug charges in Banks County, according to a Sheriff’s Department spokesperson.
NBA market
The Portland Trail Blazers have informed Allen Crabbe his contract will be guaranteed for the 2015-16 season.
NBA market
The Portland Trail Blazers have waived center Brendan Haywood, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey.
NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Josh Huestis to a contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
NBA market
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed center Salah Mejri. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NBA market
The Knicks have waived guard Ricky Ledo. He averaged 7.4 points and 2.8 rebounds over 19.4 minutes in 12 games with the Knicks.
NBA market
Philadelphia 76ers second round selection Richaun Holmes has agreed to terms on a multi-year rookie contract, according to league sources.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced that the team has signed 2015 first-round draft picks forward Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jerian Grant.
NBA market
The Rockets have completed talks to on the expected deal to sign free-agent forward Chuck Hayes, a person with knowledge of the agreement said.
NBA market
A source confirmed a report that Wolves had come to an agreement on a one-year contract with veteran Andre Miller, who visited the team on Wednesday.
NCAA news:
San Diego State’s fourth-year junior Matt Shrigley tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is expected to miss most or all of the season.
Coaches
The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they have hired Rex Kalamian, Andy Greer and Jerry Stackhouse as assistant coaches on head coach Dwane Casey’s staff.