News archive: Thursday, August 27, 2015
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Legal issues
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose on Thursday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted an ex-girlfriend in 2013, saying in a statement that he is innocent.
Obituaries
Former NBA player Darryl Dawkins, aka 'Chocolotate Thunder', died Thursday at a hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was 58.
Injuries
Kyrie Irving's rehabilitation is going smoothly, but the chances are slim of him being in the opening-night lineup and he could be unavailable up until January.
National teams
Almost a week before the start of the upcoming Eurobasket 2015, the French federation announced center Alexis Ajinca is out.
NBA rumors
Free agent center Ryan Hollins is receiving interest from the Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA market
Despite Chuck Hayes and the Rockets said in July that Hayes would likely accept a partial guarantee on minimum contract, he won’t be joining the Rockets.
Legal issues
Derrick Rose is being sued by a woman who claims the NBA superstar and two of his friends drugged and gang raped her.
Obituaries
Lou Tsioropoulos, a member of Kentucky's 1951 NCAA national championship team who went on to win two NBA titles with the Boston Celtics, has died. He was 84.