News archive: Friday, September 16, 2016
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Injuries
Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe was cleared for his first five-on-five scrimmage play Thursday. He has been rehabilitating since late December.
NBA market
Indianapolis product D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera signed a training camp deal with the Chicago Bulls this week. Smith-Rivera, 23, was not drafted in June.
NBA market
The Toronto Raptors will sign Canadian sharpshooter Brady Heslip to a partially guaranteed deal Friday. Heslip played in Italy last season.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have invited Chinese forward He Tianju to training camp. Tianju was with Pelicans in past year Summer League.
Injuries
Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker underwent a successful low back microdiscectomy procedure on Thursday. Tucker is expected to be out approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
NBA rumors
The agent for Houston Rockets restricted free-agent Donatas Motiejunas expressed some concern with the team about a lack of progress on a new contract.
NBA market
Overseas two-year pro Mike Moser and undrafted rookies Shaquille Harrison and Derrick Jones Jr. will join 15 contract players when Suns training camp opens.