News archive: Monday, August 17, 2015
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NBA rumors
Jonas Valanciunas has taken a leave from his duties with the Lithuanian national team to complete his extension with the Toronto Raptors.
NBA rumors
The Cavs have made J.R. Smith an offer but it's less than $6.4 million that he turned down. They know Smith is not thrilled with a lesser deal.
Former players
The Chicago Bulls announced today that Toni Kukoc has been named Special Advisor to the President and COO of the team.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Marcus Landry, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
NBA rumors
Veteran Russian center Sasha Kaun embarked on a mini-tour of Cleveland on Monday, league sources informed.
NBA market
Veteran forward Dorell Wright is leaving Portland and the NBA altogether after signing a one-year deal with the Chongqing Soaring Dragons of the CBA.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free agent guard/forward Treveon Graham. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released.
NBA market
Former Ohio State player Sam Thompson will go to training camp with the Charlotte Hornets, according to league sources.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms with undrafted free agent guard and former Florida standout Michael Frazier II.
News
Wizards guard John Wall is a realist and although he enjoys being part of USA Basketball, he doesn't think he will be selected for the 2016 team.
NCAA news:
Prime U Academy (Dallas) shooting guard Terrance Ferguson announced via Twitter that he’d committed to Alabama Monday afternoon.