News archive: Thursday, August 20, 2015
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NBA market
The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have signed centre Jonas Valanciunas to a multi-year contract extension. The deal is a four-year, $64 million one.
NBA market
Guard Terrico White has reached agreement on a free-agent contract with the Phoenix Suns, according to league sources.
Injuries
Celtics starting point guard Marcus Smart is officially back on the court, fully recovered from two dislocated fingers suffered at Las Vegas Summer League.
NBA market
7-footer Jaleel Roberts has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards on a non-guaranteed deal, according to a league source.
News
Friends of former NBA Commissioner David Stern are urging him to run for mayor of New York, now that Mayor de Blasio is looking less likely to be re-elected.
NCAA news:
Kentucky coach John Calipari has signed Australian 7-footer Isaac Humphries to a Wildcats' frontcourt that lost four big men to the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Dezmyn Trent, a Boise State basketball player facing a felony charge in a drive-by shooting, has been dismissed from the team.