News archive: January 2017
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NBA market
Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed guard Toney Douglas to a 10-day contract and waived forward Troy Williams. Douglas originally signed with Memphis on Dec. 5.
NBA awards
Heat’s Dion Waiters and Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Jan. 23 through Jan. 29.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today the team has signed guard Chasson Randle. Randle has appeared in four games since signing two 10-day contracts.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to sign Quincy Acy to a two-year contract. Acy has been on two 10-day contracts with the Nets.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard/forward Lamar Patterson to a 10-day contract. Patterson was with the Sacramento Kings in training camp this season.
NBA market
Early Saturday morning, the Mavs waived point guard Pierre Jackson and subsequently signed point guard Yogi Ferrell to a 10-day contract.
Stats
James Harden put up his second 50-point triple-double of the season, making him the first player, ever, to have multiple 50-point triple-doubles in one season.
Obituaries
Charles Shackleford, a North Carolina State basketball star in the 1980s who spent six seasons in the NBA, was found dead in his home Friday. He was 50.
NBA market
The Miami Heat have re-signed Okaro White to a second 10-day contract. White appeared in four games with the Heat and averaged 3.8 points and 3.0 rebounds.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Ronnie Price to a 10-day contract. Price will wear uniform number 14. The Suns’ roster now stands at 15.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Johnny O’Bryant to a 10-day contracy. He appeared in 100 games (19 starts) for Milwaukee from 2014-16.
All-Star
Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns and 76ers’ Joel Embiid highlight the list of 20 players selected to play in the Rising Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star 2017.
NBA market
The Mavericks have signed Pierre Jackson to a second 10-day contract, putting the guard closer to a guaranteed roster spot for the rest of the season.
Suspensions & fines
Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia has been fined $15,000 for striking Heat forward Luke Babbitt in the face.
Injuries
Orlando Magic guard Jodie Meeks underwent surgery to repair his right thumb this afternoon. He will be out indefinitely.