News archive: Tuesday, March 08, 2016
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NBA market
The Phoenix Suns signed forward Chase Budinger. He is in his seventh NBA season. He played in 49 games with Indiana this season, averaging 4.4 points.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns signed forward/center and Phoenix native Alan Williams to a 10-day contract. He has most recently played with Qingdao DoubleStar in China.
Execs and owners
The Brooklyn Nets have named Trajan Langdon as assistant general manager. Previously, Langdon served as the director of player administration for the Cavaliers.
Records
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 300 3-pointers in a season, and the Warriors set a record with their 45th straight home victory.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers has claimed guard-forward Sonny Weems off of waivers. In a related move, the team has released Christian Wood.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday (Mar. 10) to repair the torn labrum in his left hip.
NBA market
LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Feb. 29 through March 6.
Suspensions & fines
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture in the 3rd quarter of the Celtics' 105-104 win over the New York Knicks.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics have signed Coty Clarke to a 10-day contract. Clarke has appeared in 39 games for the Celtics’ NBADL affiliate Maine Red Claws this season.