News archive: March 2017
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Injuries
Portland center Jusuf Nurkic has a non-displaced right leg fibular fracture and will be sidelined for two weeks, at which time he will be reevaluated.
Injuries
Lakers' Ivica Zubac suffered a high ankle sprain in his right ankle. He will be out for the remainder of the season and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Suspensions & fines
Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris has been fined $25,000 over an altercation with an official that led to his ejection in a game against New Orleans.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have signed Lance Stephenson to a contract. Stephenson was drafted by the Pacers in the 2010 NBA Draft and played 4 seasons with them.
Records
Russell Westbrook had 57 points - the most in a triple-double in NBA history - 13 rebounds and 11 assists as he recorded his 38th triple-double of the season.
Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has passed Shaquille O'Neal for seventh place on the NBA's career scoring list.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have requested waivers on 6-5 guard Rodney Stuckey. Stuckey appeared in 39 games off the bench for Indiana this season averaging 7.2 points.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Quinn Cook to a second 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NBA market
The Dallas Mavericks have signed rookie forward Jarrod Uthoff to a multi-year contract. Further terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed forward Jarell Eddie to a second 10-day contract. Eddie initially signed with the Suns on March 19.
News
The Washington Wizards had just celebrated clinching the Southeast Division for the franchise's first division title in 38 years.
Injuries
Rodney Stuckey has a left patellar tendon strain and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. Al Jefferson will miss at least 2 weeks with a sprained left ankle.
NBA awards
Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and Rockets’ James Harden were named NBA Players of the Week for games played March 20 through March 26.
Injuries
Rockets forward Ryan Anderson is expected to miss 2 weeks with a sprained right ankle, but the Rockets were relieved the injury was not more serious.
Injuries
Given the small sample of games remaining and a full slate of summer preparation ahead, Sacramento Kings guard Malachi Richardson will not return this season.