News archive: February 2017 (Page 2)
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Suspensions & fines
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been fined $25,000 for making physical contact with a game official. The incident occurred in the Jazz’s win on Feb. 24
NBA rumors
Deron Williams cleared waivers and has confirmed his intent to join the Cavs for the remainder of the season. Williams is expected to sign Sunday or Monday.
NBA market
The Dallas Mavericks have signed rookie guard Quinn Cook to a 10-day contract. Cook was recently named Most Valuable Player of the D-League All Star Game.
NBA games
The Golden State Warriors have clinched a berth in the 2017 NBA Playoffs by virtue of tonight’s 112-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Oracle Arena.
NBA market
The Dallas Mavericks have signed rookie forward Ben Bentil to a 10-day contract. Bentil was drafted by Boston in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free agent guard Reggie Williams to a 10-day contract. Williams previously appeared in 5 games for New Orleans this season.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Omri Casspi. Casspi, 6-9, 225, was acquired from Sacramento along with DeMarcus Cousins on February 20.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Axel Toupane to a 10-day contract. Toupane, 24, has appeared in 28 games with Raptors 905 of the NBA D-League this season.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Ronnie Price for the remainder of the season. The Suns have also waived forward Mike Scott and center Jared Sullinger.
Injuries
Sixers forward Ben Simmons would be forced to miss the rest of the season while continuing to recover from the right foot fracture he suffered on training camp.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free agent guard Jarrett Jack to a 10-day contract. Jack has appeared in 803 career regular season games.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Johnny O’Bryant to a 10-day contract. Previously, O’Bryanthad signed two consecutive 10-day contracts with the Nuggets.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has signed forward Ryan Kelly and guard/forward Lamar Patterson to multi-year contracts.
Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans forward Omri Casspi has been diagnosed with a right thumb fracture and will be sidelined 4-6 weeks.
Suspensions & fines
Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schröder has been suspended for one game without pay for failure to report to the team on time after the All-Star break.