News archive: August 2015 (Page 3)
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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.
NBA market
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to a four-year, $52 million contract. The deal will keep him off the free-agent market.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a one-year deal to pay the veteran’s minimum to veteran forward-center Jeff Adrien.
NBA rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers are discussing the possibility of signing free agent forward Metta World Peace to a one-year contract, according to league sources.
Former players
Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, who dazzled Syracuse University basketball crowds for three seasons back in the 1980s, has suffered a relapse of a brain tumor.
NCAA news:
Two Indiana players were cited for underage alcohol possession. This was the second time that Holt has been involved in an underage drinking incident.
News
13 of the 17 players the Knicks brought with them to training camp last season are no longer on current roster. Phil Jackson went to work building a new one.
NBA rumors
Dario Saric conducted an interview in Croatia about his future in the NBA, implying he expects to move to the NBA with the 76ers ahead of the 16-17 season.