News archive: November 2016 (Page 3)
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Stats
Kristaps Porzingis smashed his career high, logging 35 points in a Garden victory during which the fans serenaded the 7-foot-3 Latvian with “MVP” chants.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Alonzo Gee. Gee is a 7-year NBA veteran who has appeared in 404 career games. The Nuggets roster stands at 15 players.
NBA awards
The San Antonio Spurs Wednesday announced that they will retire Tim Duncan’s No. 21 jersey on Sunday, Dec. 18 when they host the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have waived forward/center Jarnell Stokes. Stokes signed with Denver on Sept. 15, 2016, appearing in two games and averaging 1.5 points.
Injuries
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandan Wright underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of his left ankle Tuesday afternoon.
Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will return to the team on Thursday and is expected to play Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Injuries
The Nuggets have suffered another big blow, with shooting guard Gary Harris expected to miss up to four weeks with a foot injury.
NBA awards
Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and Rockets’ James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Nov. 7 through Nov. 13.
Suspensions & fines
New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings has been fined $15,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official.
Suspensions & fines
Blake Griffin became the fastest player to reach 9,000 points, 4,000 rebounds and 1,500 assists (420 games) since Larry Bird did it in 398..
Injuries
The Trail Blazers will be without their starting power forward Al-Farouq Aminu for he next few weeks as he nurses his left calf strain.
Injuries
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said before practice Friday that guard Patrick Beverley is inching closer to a return and could practice next week.
NBA rumors
New Kings coach Dave Joerger has reduced Willie Cauley-Stein’s role to less than 15 minutes a game, which could lead to a trade.
Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday will return to the court within the next week. Holiday has missed the first nine games in order to tend to his wife.
Injuries
Danny Ainge updates the progress of Al Horford in dealing with his concussion, but still doesn't have a timeline for when he can return.