News archive: Saturday, September 05, 2015
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NBA market
Josh Powell has agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Powell was waived by the Rockets at the start of last season.
FIBA tournaments
Nemanja Bjelica scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Serbia past Spain 80-70 in the featured match of the opening day of the Eurobasket.
NBA market
Free-agent guard Kendall Marshall has agreed to a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to league sources.
NBA market
Former NBA player Tyrus Thomas, who played for the Grizzlies last season, has signed with Germany Eisbaeren Bremerhaven.
NBA market
The Miami Heat have established clarity with center Hassan Whiteside when it comes to his contract for the coming season.
Execs and owners
Platinum Equity founder and Pistons owner Tom Gores is buying his firm’s stake in the NBA team, giving him 100 percent of the franchise.
NBA market
Briante Weber has agreed to a camp deal with the Miami Heat. Weber went undrafted in 2015 out of VCU.
Legal issues
Big win for ex-NBA star Michael Beasley in his rape case in Arizona. The the judge has thrown out the $25 million lawsuit filed against him.
FIBA tournaments
Luis Scola and Nicolas Laprovittola scored 11 points to lead Argentina to a 96-64 rout of Cuba on Thursday in the Olympic qualifier.
NCAA news:
Jim Young, a member of the only Santa Clara University basketball team to reach the Final Four in 1952, has died. He was 82.