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[December 16, 2014]  Dec 15 (The Sports Xchange) - The Sacramento Kings confirmed Monday that coach Mike Malone has been fired amid a 2-8 skid and 11-13 overall start.

As reported late Sunday night, assistant coach Tyrone Corbin will assume coaching responsibilities.

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The Philadelphia 76ers signed Turkish power forward/center Furkan Aldemir.

The native of Turkey has been playing professionally in his home country since 2007-08. He was on the active list for Monday night's game against the Boston Celtics.

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The Miami Heat recalled guard Shabazz Napier and center Hassan Whiteside from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.

Napier appeared in one game with the Skyforce, recording 22 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. He has appeared in 23 games with the Heat this season, averaging 5.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 21.4 minutes while shooting 42.9 percent from the field.

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Forward Chris Bosh, who sat out Sunday's game, might miss a few weeks with a strained calf. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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