News archive: March 2016 (Page 7)
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NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Orlando Johnson to a 10-day contract after receiving a hardship exception from the NBA.
NBA market
The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Kevin Martin. Martin began the season with Minnesota and averaged 10.6 points, 2.1 rebounds over 39 games.
NBA market
The San Antonio Spurs have requested waivers on forward Rasual Butler. A 13-year NBA veteran, Butler has appeared in 809 career games, averaging 7.5 points.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Jordan McRae to a multi-year contract. McRae has appeared in 3 games for the Cavs this season.
NBA market
Houston Rockets have signed free agent guard Andrew Goudelock. He will wear #0 for the Rockets. Goudelock was the 46th overall pick by the Lakers in the 2011.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Sean Kilpatrick to a second 10-day contract. In five games, Kilpatrick has averaged 9.4 points in 16.6 minutes per game.
Injuries
Pelicans guard Eric Gordon underwent successful surgery to repair his fractured right ring finger. He will miss the remainder of the 2015-16 season.
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.
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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.