News archive: March 2016 (Page 8)
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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.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have signed point guard Ty Lawson. He averaged 5.8 points per game and 3.4 assists with the Rockets before the Rockets waived him last week.
Stats
LeBron James passed Tim Duncan for 14th on the career scoring list and became the 3rd player in NBA history with 700 consecutive games with 10 points or more.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns today waived guard/forward Sonny Weems. Weems, in his fourth NBA season, appeared in 36 games with the Suns, averaging 2.5 points, 1.3 assists.
NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed free agent center Nazr Mohammed to a contract. Mohammed previously spent two seasons with the Thunder (2010-12).
Injuries
Lakers forward Anthony Brown will be out for at least four weeks with a stress fracture in his right foot. The rookie has played 29 games this year.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have requested waivers on 6-7 forward Chase Budinger. Budinger played in 49 games, averaging 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Records
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan was 24 of 25 at the foul line against Portland and set an NBA record with 24 consecutive free throws made in one game.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers has signed forward Christian Wood to a 10-day contract. Wood has appeared in 26 games with the NBADL's Delaware 87ers this season
NBA market
Houston Rockets have signed free agent forward Michael Beasley. Beasley was originally the second overall pick by Miami in the 2008 NBA Draft.
Records
Thursday’s 121-106 win over the Thunder was the 44th straight home win for the Warriors, tying the all-time longest home winning streak in league history.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced that center Alexis Ajinca has been diagnosed with a fractured sternum. A timetable for his return will be announced.
NBA awards
LeBron James and Stephen Curry today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in February.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Axel Toupane to a 10-day contract. Toupane has appeared in 32 games for the Toronto 905 of the NBA D-League this season.
NBA awards
Myles Turner and Karl-Anthony Towns today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in February.