Here is my Daily Dunks page for September 14, 2015 through September 20, 2015. Throughout the week, this page will be updated with news from across the NBA until a new Daily Dunks page is created for the following week.
Monday's NBA Daily Dunks:
#1. The Hornets signed forward Sam Thompson and center Jason Washburn for training camp (Click here for details).
#2. The Lakers signed center Robert Upshaw to a partially guaranteed contract (Click here for details).
#3. The Bucks have given their general manager John Hammond a contract extension through the 2016-17 season (Click here for details).
#4. The Spurs are instituting a season-tickets wait list (Click here for details).
#5. The Rockets signed second round pick forward Montrezl Harrell to a three-year contract (Click here for details). Harrell also saved a motorist (Click here for details).
#6. By signing Christian Wood, the 76ers put themselves in an interesting roster pinch (Click here for details).
#7. NBA GMs are discussing expanding the draft once the D-League reaches 30 teams (Click here for details).
#8. The D-League is planning on multi-team expansion for next season (Click here for details).
#9. The Pacers' owner is seeking a court ruling on team ownership (Click here for details).
#10. The Pelicans signed forward Chris Douglas-Roberts to a two-year contract (Click here for details).
#11. David Morway is not being retained as the Bucks' assistant GM (Click here for details).
#12. Kelly Oubre and Terry Rozier signed with Adidas (Click here for details).
#13. Trajan Langdon is joining the Cavaliers as Director of Player Administration. He is replacing Raja Bell (Click here for details).
#14. The Warriors signed guard Ian Clark for training camp (Click here for details).
#15. The Grizzlies signed guard Patrick Christopher for training camp (Click here for details).
#16. The Timberwolves hired Arnie Kander as VP of Sports Performance (Click here for details).
#17. The WNBA playoffs start on September 17. Click here to view the final standings.
Tuesday's NBA Daily Dunks:
#1. The Toronto Raptors' D-League team has hired their assistant coaches (Click here for details).
#2. Moses Malone's funeral will be on Saturday (Click here for details).
#3. Gus Johnson and Marques Johnson have joined the Milwaukee Bucks' broadcast team (Click here for details).
#4. The Warriors hired Steve Nash for a consulting job to help develop their backcourt (Click here for details).
#5. Anthony Bennett may be staying in Minnesota (Click here for details).
#6. The Wizards signed forward Josh Harrellson for training camp (Click here for details).
#7. Roy Hibbert has no hard feelings towards the Pacers (Click here for details).
#8. Eric Gordon wants to stay with the Pelicans (Click here for details).
#9. Rockets center Donatas Motiejunas (back) won't be ready for training camp (Click here for details).
#10. Walt Frazier says Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest of all time (Click here for details).
Wednesday's NBA Daily Dunks:
#1. The Rockets have unveiled some alternate uniforms (Click here for details).
#2. The Jazz plan to stick with the point guards on their roster (Click here for details).
#3. The Brooklyn Nets and the YES Network are near a massive TV deal (Click here for details).
#4. The Mavericks tried to sign Steve Nash this summer (Click here for details).
#5. The Suns signed five players for training camp (Click here for details).
#6. Former ASU center Jordan Bachynski has signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Pistons (Click here for details).
#7. Norris Cole has re-signed with the Pelicans on a one-year, $3.03M qualifying offer (Click here for details).
#8. Nets forward Andrea Bargnani (calf) competed for Italy in Eurobasket. He is fine (Click here for details).
#9. Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis: "I am not Shawn Bradley" (Click here for details).
#10. Stephen Curry has signed a mega-extension with Under Armour (Click here for details).
#11. The Nets signed Angolan big man Yanick Moreira to a non-guaranteed contract (Click here for details).
#12. The Hawks signed small forward DeQuan Jones to a non-guaranteed contract (Click here for details).
Thursday's NBA Daily Dunks:
#1. Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker underwent minor surgery to repair a nasal fracture. He should be ready for training camp (Click here for details).
#2. Spain defeated France 80-75 to advance to the Olympics. Pau Gasol led Spain with 40 points and 11 rebounds (Click here for details).
#3. The Heat signed point guard John Lucas III for training camp (Click here for details).
#4. The Pelicans have unveiled some new alternate uniforms (Click here for details).
#5. Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving says he is making progress in his recovery (Click here for details).
#6. The 76ers expect Jordan McRae to reject his tender (Click here for details).
#7. Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant has been medically cleared to resume all basketball related activities (Click here for details).
#8. The Bulls signed shooting guard Jordan Crawford to a non-guaranteed contract (Click here for details).
#9. Power forward Jerrelle Benimon will not join the Cavaliers for training camp. He is playing in China instead (Click here for details).
#10. The Timberwolves signed shooting guard Nick Wiggins and center Kelon Penn for training camp (Click here for details).
#11. Undrafted big man Joshua Smith from Georgetown has signed with the Rockets for training camp (Click here for details).
#12. Forward Nick Minnerath has signed with the Cavaliers for training camp (Click here for details).
Thursday's WNBA Playoff results:
Sky 77 Fever 72. Sky guard Allie Quigley had 22 points of the bench. Sky lead the series 1-0.
Mercury 88 Shock 55: Final. Mercury power forward Brittney Griner had 18 points and 8 rebounds. Mercury lead the series 1-0.
Friday's NBA Daily Dunks:
#1.The Hawks signed point guard Edgar Sosa for training camp (Click here for details).
#2. Carlos Delfino worked out for the Spurs (Click here for details).
#3. The Hawks made several hirings and promotions in their organization (Click here for details).
#4. The Nets signed forward Justin Harper to a non-guaranteed contract (Click here for details).
#5. Mike Krzyzewski says some very nice things about Kobe Bryant (Click here for details).
#6. Lakers head coach Byron Scott plans to give Kobe Bryant fewer minutes (Click here for details).
#7. Lithuania defeated Serbia to advance to the Olympics (Click here for details).
#8. The Suns have unveiled a new court (Click here for details).
#9. The Hawks are getting creative with the way they try to sell season tickets (Click here for details).
#10. The NBA is studying wearable technology for game use (Click here for details).
#11. Warriors forward Harrison Barnes has signed with agent Jeff Schwartz (Click here for details).
#12. Montrezl Harrell officially signed with the Rockets (Click here for details).
#13. Yanick Moreria, won't be able to join the Nets for training camp. He suffered a minor tear to a ligament in his left foot which will take 4-6 weeks to heal (Click here for details).
Friday's WNBA Playoffs Results:
Lynx 67 Sparks 65: Final. Maya Moore led the Lynx with 33 points. Lynx lead series 1-0.
Mystics 86 Liberty 83: Final/2OT. Mystics lead series 1-0.
Saturday's NBA Daily Dunks:
#1. Blake Griffin says he wants to finish his career with the Clippers (Click here for details).
#2. Marco Belinelli will join the Kings next weekend (Click here for details).
#3. Spain wins Eurobasket and Pau Gasol won MVP (Click here for details).
#4. Shaquille O'Neal thinks Kobe Bryant should play beyond this season (Click here for details).
#5. Dwight Howard has signed with PEAK shoes, a Chinese brand (Click here for details).
#6. Jimmer Fredette says he is surprised the Spurs called (Click here for details).
#7. The Heat have several players playing in the final year of their contracts (Click here for details).
#8. France defeated Serbia 81-68 to finish 3rd place in Eurobasket (Click here for details).
#9. The Rockets waived guard Remi Yusuf (Click here for details).
#10. Forward DeShaun Thomas has signed with the Spurs for training camp (Click here for details).
Saturday's WNBA Final Scores:
Fever 89 Sky 82: Final. Tamika Catchings led the Fever with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Series is tied 1-1.
Mercury 91 Shock 67: Final. Mercury win series 2-0. Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 rebounds.
Sundays' NBA Daily Dunks:
#1. The Warriors plan to keep guard Chris Babb around for training camp (Click here for details).
#2. 76ers point guard Kendall Marshall isn't expected to be ready to start the season (Click here for details).
#3. Jerry West thinks Kobe Bryant could play beyond this season (Click here for details).
#4. Shaquille O'Neal has some high praise for Anthony Davis (Click here for details).
#5. Hornets big man Al Jefferson lost 20 pounds by cutting out fried chicken (Click here for details).
#6. The Bucks signed three players for training camp (Click here for details).
#7. The Warriors have offered Harrison Barnes a 4 year, $64M contract (Click here for details).
#8. Pau Gasol has committed to playing for Spain in the 2016 Rio Olympics (Click here for details).
Sunday's WNBA Final Scores:
Liberty 86 Mystics 68: Final. Tina Charles led the Liberty with 22 points. Series is tied 1-1.
Sparks 81 Lynx 71: Final. Candace Parker led the Sparks with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Series is tied 1-1.
---Ben Parker: follow me on twitter @nba_lord for NBA news and like my Facebook page NBA Lord Nation.
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