News archive: February 2017
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Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks forward Michael Beasley suffered a left knee injury during game at Cleveland. He is expected to be sidelined for at least the next three games.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed David Nwaba to a 10-day contract. Nwaba joins the Lakers from the Los Angeles D-Fenders, where he played 38 games.
Suspensions & fines
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 18th technical foul of the 2016-17 season.
Suspensions & fines
Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a basketball at an official and into the seats.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Deron Williams. Williams averaged 13.1 points and 6.9 assists through 40 games with the Mavericks this season.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived center Andrew Bogut. Bogut was acquired as part of a trade with the Dallas Mavericks on February 23, 2017.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jose´ Caldero´n. Caldero´n (6-3, 200) appeared in 24 games (11 starts) for the Lakers this season.
Injuries
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his right wrist. The team hopes Lowry will get ready for the postseason.
Injuries
New York Knicks center Joakim Noah had arthroscopic knee surgery Monday and will miss the remainder of the season.
NBA market
New York Knicks have signed free agent guard Chasson Randle to a contract. In addition, guard Brandon Jennings has been waived.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on Luis Scola. Scola, who signed as a free agent with the Nets on July, appeared in 36 games for Brooklyn this season.
NBA market
Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced that the team has signed guard Isaiah Taylor from its single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley.
Injuries
Sixers center Joel Embiid presented with swelling and soreness in his left knee following training progression in recent days. He is listed as out indefinitely.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Brianté Weber to a 10-day contract. Weber joins Hornets after signing two consecutive 10-day contracts with the Warriors.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks has requested waivers on Lamar Patterson. The team and Patterson agreed to his release to allow Patterson to address a personal matter.