News archive: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
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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.
Legal issues
Derrick Rose proclaimed his innocence on Monday in regard to a civil suit filed against him over the summer.
NBA rumors
Kobe Bryant has a message for Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers fans and anyone else who thinks he will finish his NBA career elsewhere: 'I'm a Laker, man'.
Injuries
Mavericks new shooting guard Wesley Matthews is not going to be ready for the start of the regular season. He could be out until Christmas.
NBA rumors
Dirk Nowitzki has two seasons remaining on his current contract and he was asked at the Mavericks' media day whether he has given thoughts to NBA retirement.
NBA rumors
Andre Drummond knew the question was coming. The Oct. 31 deadline to sign a contract extension looms and everyone wants to know if it will happen.
News
After finishing last season as a spectator on an NBA Finals team, Anderson Varejao heard a few words recently that made his grueling off-season rehab worth it.
News
Jonas Valanciunas' continual end-of-game absences have been routine. Now, Raptors coach Dwane Casey plan to use him more in the fourth quarter.
NCAA news:
The NCAA has sanctioned the SMU men's basketball program for multiple violations, including academic fraud and unethical conduct.