News archive: Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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News
LeBron James, who played with the Heat for four seasons before returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers last year, sold his Miami home Tuesday for $13.4 million.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns' training camp gained some competition with agreements for former Sixers center Henry Sims and former Nets power forward Cory Jefferson.
NBA rumors
Bradley Beal has made it clear. He thinks he’s a max player, and that’s what he wants. It seems to be Beal’s decision.
News
Sixers center Nerlens Noel shot just 28.8 percent on attempts between three and ten feet from the basket, so he is trying to improve his shot.
Execs and owners
The NBA has told Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan that he can't choose which players get a Jordan brand shoe deal.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA has fined the Clippers $250,000 for violating NBA rules prohibiting teams from offering players unauthorized business or investment opportunities.
Former players
Former NBA player Andrei Kirilenko was elected president of the troubled Russian Basketball Federation on Tuesday.
NCAA news:
Minnesota has finalized a two-year contract extension for coach Richard Pitino through the 2020-21 season, including a $400,000 raise.
NCAA news:
Madison Jones' on-again, off-again status with the Wake Forest basketball team ended Tuesday with his dimissal for a violation of athletic department policy.