Category: Headlines
The Memphis Grizzlies recalled forward/center Jarnell Stokes and guard Russ Smith from the Grizzlies’ NBA Development League affiliate, the Iowa Energy, Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace announced today. Stokes was assigned to Iowa on March 17 while Smith was assigned on March 23. This completes the sixth assignment to Iowa for Stokes and the third […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Tim Frazier for the remainder of the season, President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. via NBA.com/Blazers
Always a source of discussion and debate outside the program, Travis Ford’s job status has become an issue inside at Oklahoma State. Multiple sources have told The Oklahoman that OSU is considering a buyout of the basketball coach’s rich contract. Key word: considering. The cost of firing Ford: at least $9.6 million – the full […]
Vanderbilt big man Damian Jones will return for his junior season, sources told ESPN. via Jeff Goodman of ESPN on Twitter
Rockets guard Pat Beverley has opted for surgery to repair ligaments in left wrist, source said. Will miss the remaining of season, playoffs. via Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle
The Orlando Magic soon will seek to extend general manager Rob Hennigan’s contract beyond the 2015-16 season, an industry source with knowledge of the team’s plans told the Orlando Sentinel. The DeVos family and CEO Alex Martins are pleased with the job Hennigan has done since Hennigan was hired in June 2012. via Josh Robbins […]
(Celtics Coach Brad) Stevens: “I don’t think there’s any question [DeAndre Jordan] is the best rim protector around & there’s a reason why he’ll be up for DPOY.” via Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo! Ball Don’t Lie on Twitter
St. John’s has offered (Sacramento Kings Advisor) Chris Mullin the opportunity to be its next head basketball coach and he is expected to accept, multiple sources say. The two sides were hammering out final details on a contract Sunday that would make Mullin the successor to Steve Lavin, who was fired Friday after five years […]
Both Kevin Love (lower back) and Iman Shumpert (left ankle) were forced to exit the game early without returning to action. However, Cavs coach David Blatt downplayed the severity of their injuries moving forward. “Kev took an elbow to the back and he was experiencing some real discomfort, so we took him out,” Blatt said. […]
(Clippers Coach/President) Doc Rivers: “I think our guys have finally connected the dots. When we’re good defensively, we’re really good offensively.” via Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times on Twitter
