News archive: November 2016 (Page 4)
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News
The Nuggets filed a protest with the NBA over a disputed call with 0.7 seconds remaining. Referees awarded the ball to the Grizzlies and they win the game.
Obituaries
Greg Ballard, who played 11 NBA seasons and helped the Washington Bullets win the league title in his rookie season, died Wednesday from prostate cancer.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard Yogi Ferrell from their NBA D-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard Greivis Vasquez. Vasquez will necessitate surgery and he’s expected to miss extended time in rehabilitation.
Suspensions & fines
Washington Wizards guard John Wall has been fined $25,000 for inappropriate interaction with a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner.
Suspensions & fines
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George has been fined $15,000 for kicking the ball into the spectator stands.
Records
Warriors guard Stephen Curry set a new league record by hitting 13 three-pointers in a 116-106 home victory over the Pelicans on Monday.
FIBA basket
Josh Smith has signed a three-month, $1.5 million deal in China with the Sichuan Whales. Smith split parts of last season with the Clippers and Rockets.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings Monday waived guard Jordan Farmar. In two games played with the Kings this season, Farmar averaged 6.0 points and 4.5 assists.
NBA awards
Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Jazz’s George Hill were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Oct. 31 through Nov. 6.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Archie Goodwin. Goodwin, 6 feet 5, 205 pounds, has appeared in 150 career games (15 starts) with the Phoenix Suns.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Lance Stephenson. In six games this season, Stephenson has averaged 9.7 points and 4.8 assists per game.
Injuries
Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. accidentally slammed the back of his head against the floor and was diagnosed with a concussion. He will sit out for Tuesday’s game.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Saturday that guard Lance Stephenson has been diagnosed with a groin injury that will require surgery.
Stats
LeBron James passed Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 102-101 win over the 76ers.