News archive: Tuesday, March 01, 2016
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NBA market
The Houston Rockets reached a buyout settlement on Tuesday with point guard Ty Lawson pending league approval. Houston acquired Lawson from the Denver Nuggets.
NBA awards
Celtics' Brad Stevens and Trail Blazers' Terry Stotts were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for games played in February.
NBA market
The Toronto Raptors have signed NBA veteran power forward Jason Thompson. To make room on the roster the Raptors released forward Anthony Bennett.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns today signed point guard Phil Pressey to a second 10-day contract. Pressey initially signed with the Suns on Feb. 20.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets has signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a second 10-day contract. Gutierrez has appeared in one game, tallying 4 points, 2 assists and 1 steal.
Stats
Jabari Parker's career night helps the Milwaukee Bucks to get a much-needed victory. Parker finished with a career-high 36 points on 16-of-25 shooting.
Injuries
After tearing two ligaments in his right ankle last Friday, Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is expected to miss a month.
NCAA news:
After months of back and forth, Michigan announced that Caris LeVert is shutting down because of a left leg injury. He was injured in Dec. 30 game at Illinois.