News archive: October 2016 (Page 5)
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The Golden State Warriors will exercise the third-year option on forward Kevon Looney. There was an Oct. 31 deadline to make a decision on Looney's option.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived forward Rasual Butler and guard Toure’ Murry. With the moves, the Wolves training camp roster stands at 15 players.
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The Boston Celtics have waived Ryan Kelly less than 24 hours after signing the power forward. Kelly will probably sign with Boston's D-League team.
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Memphis Grizzlies have waived forward JaKarr Sampson, guard/forward Wayne Selden Jr. and guard/forward D.J. Stephens. The roster now stands at 17 players.
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The Miami Heat announced Saturday that they have waived Vashil Fernandez, Luis Montero, Beno Udrih, Brianté Weber and Okaro White.
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The Washington Wizards have picked up the third-year option on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s rookie contract. The option, for the 2017-18 season, is for $2.09 million.
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The Utah Jazz have waived forward Chris Johnson who appeared in all six preseason games. Following the move, Utah’s roster now stands at 15 players.
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The Denver Nuggets waived guard Nate Wolters and forward Robbie Hummel. The Nuggets roster now stands at 15 players.
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.
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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.
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Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward JaKarr Sampson. In addition, the Grizzlies waived guard Kellen Dunham.
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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.
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The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on Will Bynum. Bynum, an eight-year NBA veteran, appeared in all seven exhibition games this preseason.