News archive: March 2016 (Page 9)
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Suspensions & fines
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant has been fined $10,000 for throwing a water bottle into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed center Ryan Hollins. Hollins has averaged 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.8 minutes in 19 games this season.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies has waived forward James Ennis. Ennis has come off the bench in all 13 appearances with the Grizzlies and Miami Heat this season.
NBA market
The L.A. Clippers has signed forward/center Alex Stepheson to a second 10-day contract. Stepheson has appeared in 2 games with the Clippers scoring 2 points.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves has signed forward/center Greg Smith to a 10-day contract. Smith, 25, has appeared in 16 games with the Raptors 905 in the NBADL.
NBA D-League
Former NBA all-star point guard Baron Davis was signed by the 76ers’ NBA Development League affiliate on Wednesday. Davis' first practice was also on Wednesday.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks has signed forward Kris Humphries. Humphries, in his 12th NBA season, has recorded averages of 6.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 723 games.
Stats
D'Angelo Russell scored a career-best 39 points. Russell is the first Lakers rookie since Elgin Baylor in 1959 to score at least 39 points in a game.
NBA market
Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday announced the team has waived guard Kevin Martin. The roster currently stands at 13 players.
Former players
Michael Beasley was named the Chinese League MVP this week. He averaged 31.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per game.
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.