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Center Robert Upshaw cleared waivers and will sign with Lakers’ D-League affiliate (LA D-Fenders), league source informs. Source: Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer on Twitter
The Memphis Grizzlies waived forward Sampson Carter, guard/forward Yakhouba Diawara, guard Lazeric Jones and forward/center Alex Stepheson, the team announced. The Grizzlies’ roster currently stands at 16 players. Source: NBA.com/Grizzlies
After making a promising debut in China, former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden has suffered a hand injury expected to sideline him at least three weeks, according to NBA sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Oden remains hopeful about getting back on the floor within a month after ringing up 23 points and 14 rebounds […]
The Denver Nuggets are waiving guard Nick Johnson, clearing way for Erick Green to earn a roster spot, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports on Twitter
The Phoenix Suns have waived center Henry Sims. Sims initially signed with the Suns on Sept. 16. He played in all six of the Suns’ preseason games, totaling 10 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. The Suns’ roster now stands at 14 players. Source: NBA.com/Suns
The Washington Wizards announced that the team has waived center Josh Harrellson, guards Jaron Johnson and Toure Murry, center Jaleel Roberts and guard Ish Smith. Source: NBA.com/Wizards
With less than a week to go before the Cleveland Cavaliers tip off the season in Chicago, there is some doubt regarding LeBron James’ playing status. James did not practice Friday, and it has now been more than a week since he has been able to fully participate in training camp since receiving an anti-inflammatory […]
It looks like Derrick Rose will be in the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup on Tuesday in the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rose made his first appearance of the preseason on Friday night, playing just over 10 minutes in the Bulls’ 103-102 victory win over the Dallas Mavericks. He had eight points, hitting 4 […]
Flip Saunders won’t be back with the Minnesota Timberwolves this season as he continues to battle cancer, team owner Glen Taylor said Friday. The news comes just five days before the Timberwolves open the regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers. Source: ESPN
The Lakers received relieving news on Friday, as Jordan Clarkson’s MRI on his right shoulder came back as “normal.” Clarkson, who left Thursday’s preseason finale against Golden State in the second quarter, was initially diagnosed with a sprained shoulder. He is now listed with a sore right shoulder and is considered day-to-day. Source: NBA.com/Lakers
