News archive: April 2016 (Page 7)
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NBA awards
LeBron James and J.J. Barea were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 28 through April 3.
Records
Stephen Curry hit a 3-pointer late in the second quarter and the Warriors became the first team in NBA history to reach 1,000 made three-pointers in a season.
News
The Brooklyn Nets will shut down Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young for the rest of the season, Brooklyn interim coach Tony Brown said.
Records
Kawhi Leonard had a career-high 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and the Spurs held off the Toronto Raptors for their franchise-record 64th victory.
Former players
The University of Portland has hired veteran NBA player and coach Terry Porter as its new head basketball coach.
Stats
LeBron James had 29 points and moved past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson into 11th place on the NBA's scoring list.
Records
When Boston beat them 109-106 on Friday and ended their 54-game winning streak in regular-season home games, the Warriors were applauded.
NBA awards
Hornets' Steve Clifford and Warriors' Steve Kerr were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for games played in March.
Suspensions & fines
Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe.
NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Bryce Cotton to a 10-day contract pursuant to the NBA’s hardship roster rules. Cotton has appeared in 18 NBA games.
Stats
LeBron James scored 24 points to move into 12th place in the NBA's career scoring list and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets.
Suspensions & fines
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has received a one-game suspension without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2015-16 season.