News archive: Friday, November 04, 2016
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NBA rumors
The Raptors are among the teams that have expressed interest in Philadelphia's very available Nerlens Noel.
Injuries
Utah Jazz forward/center Boris Diaw is likely to miss two weeks with a right leg contusion. Diaw struggled in three games this season.
Suspensions & fines
Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham has been suspended for one game without pay for pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner.
Injuries
Heat guard Josh Richardson has been medically cleared to return from a sprained MCL and could make his debut Friday against Toronto or Monday at Oklahoma City.
Suspensions & fines
Kings forward Matt Barnes was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Thursday for inappropriate language toward game officials following Sacramento’s loss at Miami.
News
Retired Gen. Martin Dempsey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is set to replace Jerry Colangelo as the chairman of USA Basketball.
Injuries
The Brooklyn Nets say Jeremy Lin has a strained left hamstring and will miss at least two weeks. He is averaging 15 points and 6.2 assists through five games.