News archive: 2017 (Page 17)
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NBA rumors
Spurs center Pau Gasol will decline the $16.2 million option on his 2017-18 contract, but intends to work with the franchise on a new, longer-term deal.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived center Nikola Pekovic. He had played only 12 games the past two seasons and hadn’t played since January 2016.
NBA rumors
David Lee is expected to decline his $1.6 million player option for the 17-18 season with the San Antonio Spurs. Lee averaged 7.3 points and 5.6 rebounds.
NBA market
Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes has declined his $6.5 million player option with the team to become a free agent. Baynes averaged 4.9 points last season.
Execs and owners
The Cleveland Cavaliers and its General Manager, David Griffin, have mutually decided not to extend David’s current contract, which ends June 30, 2017.
NBA market
Philadelphia 76ers President Bryan Colangelo announced today that the team has acquired the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from the Boston Celtics.
Execs and owners
The L.A. Clippers announced the hiring of Jerry West, who will serve as a consultant for the team. West is a two-time NBA Executive of the Year.
Injuries
Grizzlies GM met with the media Monday and updated the status of forward Chandler Parsons, who had surgery in March to fix the medial meniscus in his left knee.
Suspensions & fines
Monta Ellis of the Indiana Pacers and Reggie Bullock of the Detroit Pistons have been suspended five games under the NBA's anti-drug program.
NBA rumors
Andre Iguodala has already indicated that his negotiation is almost already done and that he will re-sign with the Warriors.
Execs and owners
The Milwaukee Bucks have named Jon Horst as General Manager. Horst, 34, has served as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations since 2008.
NBA rumors
Paul George is committed to playing for the Pacers next season, though the larger question still looms: Will he continue to suit up in Indiana beyond 2017-18?
NBA awards
Bill Russell will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Russell was one of the league's dominant defensive players and won five NBA MVP awards.
Execs and owners
Nuggets announced that Tim Connelly has been promoted to President of Basketball Operations while Arturas Karnisovas has been promoted to General Manager.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised the contract option on Robert Covington for the 2017-18 season. Covington finished 4th in the NBA with 1.9 steals per game