News archive: Tuesday, August 30, 2016
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NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired forward Joffrey Lauvergne from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for two protected 2017 second round draft picks.
Injuries
Lakers forward Julius Randle suffered a laceration to his right hand while practicing. He will be re-evaluated in approximately 14 days.
NBA market
Old Dominion product Trey Freeman agreed to a partially guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons, his agent confirmed.
NBA market
The Lakers signed forward Travis Wear to a training camp deal. He will compete for a roster spot. Wear spent 2014-15 with the Knicks and last season in Spain.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed shooting guard Xavier Henry to a training camp deal. Henry, 25, last played in the NBA in 2014-15 with the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed Steve Novak who appeared in just three games before a left knee injury (MCL) forced him to miss the remainder of the season.
NBA market
Free-agent guard Ty Lawson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. Lawson averaged 5.8 points a game for Houston Rockets last season.
Legal issues
For the third time since May, former Michigan State University basketball player Keith Appling has been arrested and once again a gun is involved.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have signed Julyan Stone and Alex Poythress. Stone is a three-year veteran of the NBA and Poythress is a 6-8 forward out of Kentucky.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Zach Auguste. Auguste played 4 seasons at Notre Dame, averaging 14.0 points, and 10.7 rebounds per game as a senior.