News archive: August 2015
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NBA market
Free-agent guard Marcelo Huertas – one of the Euroleague’s most accomplished playmakers – has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free-agent forward Chuck Hayes to a one-year contract, according to a source.
NBA rumors
The Suns need and want Markieff Morris. His trade request fell on deaf ears. They would not stand much of a chance to replace him by trade.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a deal with Charlie Westbrook, according to a league source.
NBA rumors
Sir'Dominic Pointer, the Cleveland Cavaliers' 53rd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, will play for the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League.
Former players
Former Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal was taken aback at how boldly he stated his desire to be traded upon hearing it replayed during a recent podcast.
NBA rumors
Free agent Eric Moreland has multiple deals to compete for a roster spot in NBA training camp, with the Detroit Pistons as frontrunners.
FIBA basket
Chamberlain Oguchi headlined the AfroBasket All-Star Five which also included Al-Farouq Aminu, Carlos Morais, Makram Ben Romdhane and Gorgui Dieng.
FIBA basket
Nigerian squad pulled away in the second quarter then held off a late charge from Angola to take the AfroBasket title game, 74-65.
NCAA news:
Ten days after he and teammate Thomas Bryant were cited by local police for possession of alcohol, Indiana has released sophomore forward Emmitt Holt.
NBA rumors
Likelihood is free agent Carlos Boozer waits for NBA season to start, sees where a need and fit develops with playoff team, according to sources.
NBA market
Former Dayton Flyers guard Jordan Sibert traveled to Florida on Friday and will sign soon with the Orlando Magic, he said.
NBA market
Toure' Murry, who spent five games with the Wizards last season on a 10-day contract, will return on a non-guaranteed deal for training camp next month.
Former players
Michael Jordan's game-worn "Tune Squad" jersey from the 1996 film "Space Jam" will be auctioned Oct. 1 via online marketplace Invaluable.
News
The New Orleans Pelicans' team Web site said that the 6-foot-10 Davis is now up to 253 pounds, 33 pounds heavier than when he entered the league as a rookie.