News archive: August 2015 (Page 9)
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Former players
The Hawks took another step in rebuilding their front office by hiring former NBA player Malik Rose, according to a person familiar with the situation.
NCAA news:
Longtime Wisconsin Badgers coach Bo Ryan still hasn't decided if he will retire after the 2015-16 season despite originally making that declaration in June.
NBA rumors
Markieff Morris is the most tenured member of the Suns roster but the four-year Phoenix player wants that to change. He wants out.
Legal issues
Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott faces up to 25 years in prison on two felony drug charges stemming from his arrest last month.
National teams
USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo confirmed Derrick Rose, who opted out of this week's minicamp, won't be on the 2016 Olympic team.
NBA international
The NBA and FIBA announced that Al Horford and Charlie Villanueva will lead 51 campers at the first Basketball without Borders Americas camp in Santo Domingo.
Coaches
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Flip Saunders Tuesday announced that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Injuries
San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills says his recent shoulder injury won't be an issue when he plays for Australia in its Olympic qualifying series.
News
Nike has decided it won't try to top the $200 million deal Adidas offered James Harden last week. Harden has yet to officially accept Adidas' 13-year deal.
NBA rumors
Tristan Thompson may choose to sign the one-year qualifying offer, and become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the 2016 season.
National teams
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant plans to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday with Team USA at minicamp in Las Vegas.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have waived guard/forward Zoran Dragic. He was originally acquired by the Celtics from the Miami Heat on July 27.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Donald Sloan, General Manager Billy King announced today. He received a partially guaranteed veteran's minimum deal.
NBA rumors
The Lakers are still looking for guys to get training camp invites and prove they belong in the final roster.
News
The Thunder will open the 2015-16 season against LaMarcus Aldridge and the new-look San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Oct. 28.