News archive: October 2016 (Page 2)
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NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have exercised the third-year contract option on guard Rashad Vaughn. Vaughn, 20, appeared in 70 games during his rookie campaign.
Suspensions & fines
Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for making a throat slashing gesture after hitting a late 3-pointer.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised the third-year contract option on forward Jarell Martin. Martin is now signed through the 2017-18 season.
NBA market
The Chicago Bulls announced that the team signed guard R.J. Hunter. Hunter was selected in the first round by the Boston Celtics in the 2015 NBA Draft.
NBA market
The Chicago Bulls have exercised its fourth-year option on forward Doug McDermott, and the third-year options on guard Jerian Grant and forward Bobby Portis.
Records
Pelicans' Anthony Davis opened 2016-17 with one of the most absurd stat lines imaginable: 50 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, seven steals and four blocks.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Dennis Schröder to a contract extension. The deal is a 4-year contract worth $70 million.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their team options for the 2017-18 season on forwards Larry Nance Jr. and Julius Randle, and guard D’Angelo Russell.
Stats
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 35 points and the Spurs emphatically spoiled Kevin Durant's first game for Golden State.
NBA market
The Orlando Magic have exercised their 3rd-year team option on Mario Hezonja, while also exercising their 4th-year options on Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton.
Injuries
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jerryd Bayless is likely to miss the first month of the regular season while he recovers from a torn ligament in his left wrist.
Economy
Oakland County officials say they rejected a $384 million offer in June to buy the Palace of Auburn Hills.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward/center Yi Jianlian, per the request of Yi and his agent. Also, the team have waived forward Anthony Brown.
NBA market
The Detroit Pistons have claimed guard Beno Udrih off waivers. In a related move, the team also announced that it has waived guard Ray McCallum.
NBA market
Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Jordan Adams and center Matt Costello to finalize its 15-man 2016-17 regular season roster.