News archive: Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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NBA market
Jason Terry has agreed to re-sign with the Houston Rockets on a one-year, $1.5 million contract, according to league sources.
NBA market
Memphis Grizzlies signed center Michael Holyfield to a minimum contract, non-guaranteed, with limited injury protection.
News
After a short stint in Charlotte where he never seemed to be a good fit, Lance Stephenson is trying to dispel the myth that he’s a problem in the locker room.
Injuries
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is expected to miss the season following a second surgery on his right foot. His recovery should take 5 to 8 months.
NBA awards
NBA players have selected the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan as the recipient of the 2014-15 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.
News
The 2015-16 NBA rookies told that they liked No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor, both short- and long-term, more than No. 1 Karl-Anthony Towns.
Front office
The NBA announced Tuesday that Kiki VanDeWeghe has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
NCAA news:
Arkansas forward Jacorey Williams, who was arrested last month on first-degree forgery charges along with two other players, will not return in 2015-16.