News archive: Tuesday, May 05, 2015
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NBA rumors
As Derrick Rose makes an inspired return to a playoff stage that desperately missed him, Tom Thibodeau is pushing closer to the end of his run in Chicago.
NBA rumors
The Spurs could elect to explore the possibility of dealing away Tiago Splitter to create more financial flexibility.
Former players
Isiah Thomas was named president of the Liberty of the W.N.B.A. on Wednesday, in a move that reunites him with James L. Dolan, his former boss with the Knicks.
Injuries
Injured Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley believes he will play in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors on Tuesday night.
National teams
Tony Parker joins Boris Diaw and former Spur Nando De Colo among 24 players named to France’s preliminary roster for EuroBasket 2015.
Stats
Blake Griffin recorded his third triple-double of the postseason and second straight during playoffs. He’s averaging 27 points, 8.1 assists and 13.3 rebounds.
NBA games
Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Pau Gasol added 21 and the Bulls led from the start in a 99-92 victory over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1.
NBA games
Blake Griffin had 26 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to lift the Clippers to a 117-101 victory over the Rockets.
NCAA news:
North Carolina freshman swingman Theo Pinson is recovering from foot surgery. The school says Pinson is expected to be ready for the start of next season.