News archive: February 2017 (Page 5)
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All-Star
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has been named to replace injured Eastern Conference All-Star reserve Kevin Love in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
NBA market
The Golden State Warriors have signed guard Brianté Weber to a second 10-day contract. Weber has appeared in four games for the Warriors, averaging 2.0 points.
NBA market
The Toronto Raptors reached agreement to acquire Magic forward Serge Ibaka. The Raptors will send Terrence Ross and a 2017 first-round draft pick to the Magic.
Injuries
Cavaliers forward and 2017 NBA All-Star Kevin Love underwent arthroscopic surgery and his return to play is estimated at approximately six weeks.
Records
The Denver Nuggets tied an NBA record set by the Rockets with 24 3-pointers while shocking the Golden State Warriors 132-110 on Monday night.
NBA market
The Nuggets have acquired Mason Plumlee, a 2018 2nd round and cash consideration from Portland in exchange for Jusuf Nurkic and a 2017 protected first round.
NBA awards
Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Clippers’ Blake Griffin were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Feb. 6 through Feb. 12.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Chris Andersen and cash considerations from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a protected second-round pick.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have signed center Mike Tobey to a second 10-day contract. Tobey signed his first 10-day contract on Feb. 3 from the Greensboro Swarm.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Ray McCallum to a second 10-day contract. McCallum signed his first 10-day contract with Charlotte on Feb. 3.
NBA market
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Joel Anthony for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Anthony was previously signed to two separate 10-day contracts.
Obituaries
Former Syracuse University and Boston Celtics center Fab Melo has died in his native Brazil, military police said Sunday. He was 26.
Injuries
76ers president Bryan Colangelo revealed that in addition to a bone bruise on his left knee, Joel Embiid has a minor tear in his meniscus.
Suspensions & fines
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len has been suspended one game without pay for leaving the bench area and entering the playing court during an altercation.
Injuries
Bucks forward Jabari Parker will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the 2016-17 season.