News archive: May 2014 (Page 6)
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Economy
Amid a festive atmosphere at City Hall, the Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday night to approve the construction of a new downtown arena for the Kings.
NBA international
Two-time NBA Champion and Basketball Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon was named NBA Ambassador to Africa.
NBA games
LeBron James scored the first six points in a decisive 12-2 run and combined with Wade for Miami's final 20 points in an 87-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Execs and owners
Joe Nicosia and Pitt Hyde, the representatives of Local Ownership on the Grizzlies Executive Committee, issued a statement supporting Robert Pera's decisions.
NBA rumors
If Amare Stoudemire doesn’t return to New York, he’s considering all of his options, including playing overseas in Israel.
NCAA news:
West Virginia has signed junior college transfer Jaysean Paige for the upcoming college basketball season.
NCAA news:
Arkansas-Monticello’s men’s basketball coach Allen Sharpe has resigned to take a similar position at West Alabama.
Records
San Antonio has now won 110 playoff games that Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker have all appeared in together, tying the all-time NBA record.
NBA rumors
There is mutual interest between former Memphis coach Lionel Hollins and the Cavaliers, an NBA source said on Monday.
Injuries
Serge Ibaka is raging against his injury diagnosis and thinking about starting some stationary shooting late this week.
News
On Tuesday, the Charlotte Bobcats officially became the Charlotte Hornets again.
Injuries
Warriors center Andrew Bogut returned to his native Australia and gave interviews for the first time since missing the entire first round of the playoffs.
NBA games
Tim Duncan scored 27 points and San Antonio took advantage of Ibaka's absence to dominate the paint, beating the Oklahoma City 122-105 on Monday night.
NCAA news:
University of Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie has agreed in principle to a $3 million-plus annual contract extension.
NCAA news:
Wayne Tinkle, who coached the past eight seasons at Montana, was hired as Oregon State's new head coach Monday night.