News archive: Wednesday, October 07, 2015
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NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on forward Jon Horford and guard Charlie Westbrook, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
NBA market
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club has requested waivers on forward Eric Griffin. He was signed to the training camp roster on September 28.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team has signed free agent forward/center Alex Stepheson. The Grizzlies’ roster stands at 20 players.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team has waived center Michael Holyfield. The Grizzlies’ roster stands at 19 players.
Obituaries
Hall of Famer and former Knicks star center Harry “The Horse” Gallatin passed away Wednesday morning at his Illinois home. He was 88.
National teams
Victor Oladipo’s first choice is to be selected to play for USA Basketball in the Summer Olympics. However, he could opt to play for Nigeria.
Preseason
The Utah Jazz wrapped up their preseason in the Pacific with a 117-114 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Preseason
After the first quarter, Paul George piled up 20 points in less than 12 minutes of being on the court. He did it in a variety of ways.
Preseason
Stanley Johnson scored 26 points in his debut off the bench Tuesday in the Pistons’ 115-112 preseason loss to the Indiana Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Preseason
No one called it Freddie-ball yet. But the Bulls Tuesday seemed to be having a ball in a 105-95 preseason opening win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Preseason
Emmanuel Mudiay scored nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 96-86 on Tuesday night.
Preseason
Otto Porter scored 22 points and the Washington Wizards took control in the second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the preseason opener for both teams.
NCAA news:
First-year St. John's head coach Chris Mullin has completed his coaching staff, naming fellow Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond a special assistant.
NCAA news:
Richmond has suspended shooting guard Josh Jones from all team activities indefinitely.