News archive: September 2015
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Injuries
Bulls point guard Derrick Rose underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair a left orbital fracture. He is expected to resume basketball activities in 2 weeks.
NBA rumors
Mike Miller has cleared waivers and is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
NBA rumors
Gregg Popovich was asked about the end being near and if he will keep coaching when this great Spurs team is done. He says he has promised to keep coaching.
NBA market
The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised team options on CJ McCollum (fourth year), center Mason Plumlee (fourth year) and forward Noah Vonleh (third year).
Injuries
Nikola Pekovic underwent surgery on his right ankle six months ago, but still, he finds himself on the sidelines watching his Timberwolves practice.
NBA market
The Toronto Raptors announced they have exercised the third-year team options on the Rookie Scale Contracts of forward Bruno Caboclo and center Lucas Nogueira.
News
Jabari Parker’s first day back, for the first day of Bucks training camp, was a success. The team and its franchise player remain as restrained as ever.
Execs and owners
The richest American owner of a U.S. sports team is Steve Ballmer, who bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion last August.
NBA rumors
John Henson and Bucks officials have had on-going discussions about a contract extension and all signs point to a winning resolution for both parties.
NCAA news:
A federal appeals court struck down a plan to pay college football and basketball players in a ruling that NCAA leaders believe supports their contention.
Injuries
Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert recently suffered a ruptured Extensor Carpi Ulnaris sheath in his right wrist. His return is projected to be 12 to 14 weeks.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has signed forward Arsalan Kazemi to a contract, it was announced today by Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.
NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Michael Qualls, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
News
Nicolas Batum spent most of his seven seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers deferring to stars. In Charlotte he’s been told to be a star.
Injuries
Ricky Rubio still is not 100 percent healthy. That ominous nugget surfaced on the eve of the Timberwolves’ first practice.