News archive: April 2016 (Page 4)
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NBA awards
Cavaliers' LeBron James and Rockets' James Harden were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in April.
NBA awards
Raptors' Norman Powell and Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month for games played in April.
NBA awards
Pacers' Frank Vogel and Clippers' Doc Rivers were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
Economy
The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of jersey sponsorships, beginning with the 2017-18 season, as part of a three-year pilot program.
Coaches
The Sacramento Kings announced that George Karl will not be retained as coach for the 2016-17 season. Karl compiled a 44-68 record in one and a half seasons.
Coaches
The Washington Wizards announced today that they will not pick up the option on the contract of Head Coach Randy Wittman.
Coaches
The Timberwolves have announced Sam Mitchell has been relieved of his interim head coaching duties and the team will initiate a search for a new head coach.
Records
Stephen Curry eclipsed 400 3-pointers in a season, extending his own single-season record for 3's. Curry finishes the regular season with 402 3-pointers.
Records
Confetti fell as the Warriors became living legends Wednesday, finishing the regular season with the best record in NBA history at 73-9.
News
Kobe Bryant concluded his final chapter by erupting for 60 points. the most of any player this season, while piloting the Lakers’ comeback over the Utah Jazz.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Dahntay Jones. Jones will wear jersey number 30 for the Cavaliers and will be eligible for the playoffs.
NBA market
The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Lorenzo Brown to a contract. Brown signed two 10-day contracts with the Pistons this season but did not appear in a game.
Records
San Antonio rallied to beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime to finish 40-1 at home this season, matching an Boston Celtics' NBA record.
NBA D-League
The Phoenix Suns exercised an option to buy their D-League affiliate in Bakersfield on Friday and will move the operation to Prescott Valley.
NBA rumors
Randy Wittman is in his final days as Wizards coach, widely expected to take the fall for Washington's disappointing season and failure to make the playoffs.