News archive: September 2015 (Page 10)
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Records
Just two weeks before the start of preseason practices, the Rockets are working on a three-year contract with second-round pick Montrezl Harrell.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed forward Sam Thompson and center Jason Washburn to its training camp roster.
Injuries
Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings is still recovering from a torn Achilles suffered last January, and he can be safely ruled out for the start of the season.
NBA market
Shooting guard Chris Douglas-Roberts agreed to a two-year, non-guaranteed contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources confirmed on Monday afternoon.
FIBA tournaments
Raptors forward Luis Scola was named the MVP of the FIBA Americas tournament after leading Argentina with averages of 21.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per contest.
News
Adidas has signed endorsement deals with Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Washington Wizards and Terry Rozier of the Boston Celtics.
Execs and owners
The Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contract of General Manager John Hammond, the team announced. The agreement will keep Hammond through the 2016-17 season.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Robert Upshaw to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
NCAA news:
West Virginia freshman point guard James Bolden tore the ACL and sprained the MCL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season.
Obituaries
Moses Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and one of basketball's most ferocious rebounders, died Sunday in Norfolk, Virginia. He was 60.
Injuries
Acquired from Milwaukee on July 2, Wizards forward Jared Dudley underwent back surgery soon after. Dudley said he expects to return in late November.
NBA market
Corey Webster's dream of playing in the NBA took a significant step forward today when he was invited to attend training camp for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Injuries
Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love gave fans an update on the shoulder injury that kept him out for most of the team’s playoff run.
NBA rumors
Jamal Crawford's name has appeared in trade rumors throughout the offseason, but Doc Rivers said he intends to keep him.
FIBA tournaments
Heissler Guillent scored 15 points and Venezuela pulled off another upset, beating Argentina 71-67 to win the FIBA Americas championship for the first time.