News archive: Saturday, October 22, 2016
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Injuries
76ers coach Brett Brown mentioned that injured rookie star Ben Simmons is expected to return in January and Nerlens Noel will need surgery on his left knee.
NBA market
The Knicks trimmed their roster to the league’s maximum by cutting five players Friday, including Lou Amundson and Chasson Randle.
Injuries
San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green has been diagnosed with a left quad strain and is expected to be out approximately three weeks.
NBA market
Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward JaKarr Sampson. In addition, the Grizzlies waived guard Kellen Dunham.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics announced Friday that they have signed forward Ryan Kelly and waived forward Ben Bentil.
Injuries
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said he expects guard Pat Beverley to miss at least 20 games with a left knee injury.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on Will Bynum. Bynum, an eight-year NBA veteran, appeared in all seven exhibition games this preseason.
NBA market
The Washington Wizards have waived guards Jarell Eddie and Casper Ware and forward Johnny O’Bryant. The Wizards’ roster now stands at 15 players.
NBA market
The Portland Trail Blazers have waived forward Grant Jerrett and center Greg Stiemsma. Portland’s roster now stands at 15.
NBA market
The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie appeared in five preseason games and averaged 6.6 points, and 1.8 assists in 14.9 minutes.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have exercised the fourth-year options for both Gary Harris and Jusuf Nurkic and exercised the third-year option for Emmanuel Mudiay.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Shawn Dawson and center Robert Sacre. Dawson appeared in three preseason games and Sacre appeared in one.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on Yogi Ferrell, who appeared in three preseason games. Brooklyn’s roster now stands at 15 players.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings have exercised its third-year option on center Willie Cauley-Stein. Cauley-Stein is entering his second season with the Kings.
NBA market
The Orlando Magic have signed guard Ramon Galloway. Galloway (6’3”, 180, 2/10/91), undrafted out of La Salle, spent last season playing in Italy.