News archive: December 2016 (Page 5)
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Injuries
Detroit Pistons swingman Reggie Bullock underwent surgery Saturday on a left knee meniscus tear. His timetable will be 4-6 weeks.
Injuries
Dallas Mavericks fans shouldn’t look for Dirk Nowitzki to be playing in any games any time soon according to coach Rick Carlisle.
NBA market
The Nets signed restricted free agent Donatas Motiejunas to a front-loaded four-year, $37 million offer sheet Friday.
NBA awards
Cavaliers’ Tyronn Lue and Warriors’ Steve Kerr were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November.
NBA awards
Cavs’ LeBron James and Thunder’s Russell Westbrook were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in November.
NBA awards
76ers’ Joel Embiid and tNuggets’ Jamal Murray were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month for games played in October and November.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA fined Andre Drummond $15,000 for his flagrant-2 foul on Hornets center Roy Hibbert in the second quarter of Tuesday’s victory at Charlotte.
Suspensions & fines
LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has been fined $15,000 for directing verbal abuse towards a game official and not leaving the court in a timely manner.
NBA rumors
After undergoing a physical with the Brooklyn Nets, Rockets restricted free-agent forward Donatas Motiejunas is close to signing an offer sheet with the Nets.
Injuries
The Miami Heat announced today that an MRI revealed guard Dion Waiters has suffered a Pectineus tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Injuries
Pistons guard Reggie Bullock will undergo surgery for a meniscus tear in his left knee and will miss two to four months.