News archive: February 2017 (Page 7)
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NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Ronnie Price to a second 10-day contract. Price has not yet appeared in a game this season.
NBA market
The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Johnny O’Bryant to a second 10-day contract. O’Bryant has appeared in two games with the Nuggets averaging 3.5 ppg.
Records
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich earned his 1,128th victory, passing former Utah coach Jerry Sloan for the top spot for most wins with a single franchise.
Injuries
Wolves guard Zach LaVine has a torn ACL in his left knee. LaVine, who will have surgery at a to-be-determined date, will miss the remainder of the season.
Former players
Yao Ming was honored as the Houston Rockets retired his No. 11 jersey. The 7-foot-6 center was named to the All-NBA second team twice and 3rd team three times.
NBA market
The Golden State Warriors have signed guard Brianté Weber to a 10-day contract. Weber, 24, has appeared in 31 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBADL.
All-Star
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens and his staff will coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
Suspensions & fines
Taurean Prince has been fined $25,000 for pulling down Hassan Whiteside during play and James Johnson has been fined $25,000 for escalating the situation.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Ray McCallum to a 10-day contract. McCallum joins the Hornets from the NBA Development League’s Grand Rapids Drive.
NBA market
The Golden State Warriors have waived center Anderson Varejao. Varejao, 34, appeared in 14 games (one start) with the Warriors this season.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets have signed center Mike Tobey to a 10-day contract. Tobey joins the Hornets from the team’s NBADL affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.
NBA market
Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward/center Spencer Hawes and center Roy Hibbert from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Miles Plumlee.
NBA awards
Isaiah Thomas was named the Eastern Player of the Month for games played in January, and Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were co-winners of the Western honor.
All-Star
The NBA has announced the 2017 Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Contest participants for All-Star Weekend.
NBA awards
76ers’ Joel Embiid and Suns’ Marquese Chriss were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in January.