With 2016’s offseason winding down and the preseason almost upon us, here’s a look back at all the notable news and events from around the NBA this past week:
Signings/Agreements
NBA
- The Bucks signed Orlando Johnson.
- The Nuggets signed Robbie Hummel.
- The Nuggets signed Jarnell Stokes.
- The Kings signed Isaiah Cousins.
- The Cavaliers signed Markel Brown.
- The Sixers signed Elton Brand.
- The Pacers signed Nick Zeisloft.
- The Hornets signed Andrew Andrews and Rasheed Sulaimon.
- The Bucks signed J.J. O’Brien.
- The Magic signed Cliff Alexander, Branden Dawson, Nick Johnson, Kevin Murphy, Arinze Onuaku and Damjan Rudez.
- The Cavs signed John Holland.
- The Spurs signed Ryan Richards.
- The Pelicans signed Lance Stephenson.
International
- DeJuan Blair signed with Jiangsu Tongxi in China.
- Jerrelle Benimon signed with Qingdao in China.
- Colton Iverson signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.
News/Rumors
- Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will miss an “indefinite” period of time during the regular season to take care of his wife and newborn child.
- The Clippers hired Paul Hewitt as a scout.
- Jerry Stackhouse was named head coach of Raptors 905, Toronto’s D-League affiliate.
- Former Pelicans point guard Norris Cole signed with NBA agent Joel Bell.
- Heat swingman Josh Richardson suffered a partially torn MCL in his right knee.