News archive: February 2017 (Page 6)
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NBA market
The Cavs are signing forward Derrick Williams to a 10-day contract. Williams, 25, was waived by the Miami Heat this week.
Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner will be out five to six weeks because of a fractured bone in his right hand.
Former players
Former Knicks great Charles Oakley was arrested and charged with three counts of assault following an altercation in the stands near team owner James Dolan.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Toney Douglas to a second 10-day contract. Douglas has appeared in 11 games this season and averaged 5.3 points.
Injuries
Suns forward Dragan Bender underwent a successful routine arthroscopic procedure on his right ankle to remove a bone spur. He will return in 4 to 6 weeks.
NBA market
The Miami Heat have signed guard Marcus Georges-Hunt to a 10-day contract. Georges-Hunt has appeared in 32 games with the Maine Red Claws this season.
Injuries
Hornets guard Ramon Sessions has undergone successful surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. Sessions is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Lance Stephenson to a 10-day contract. Stephenson played in six games for the New Orleans Pelicans this season.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard/forward Lamar Patterson to a second 10-day contract. He was signed to his first 10-day contract on January 29, 2017.
Injuries
Timberwolves forward Adreian Payne will be sidelined indefinitely while being treated for a condition of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
Suspensions & fines
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2016-17 season.
NBA market
The Mavericks have signed rookie point guard Yogi Ferrell to a multiyear deal after a dazzling start under a 10-day contract.
NBA awards
Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas and Warriors’ Stephen Curry were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Jan. 30 through Feb. 5.
NBA market
The Miami Heat have re-signed Okaro White and waived forward Derrick Williams. White was previously signed to two 10-day contracts.
Suspensions & fines
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been fined $25,000 for verbal abuse of game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after his ejection.