News archive: May 2017 (Page 2)
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Execs and owners
A Magic franchise stuck in the worst five-year stretch in franchise history hired Jeff Weltman on Tuesday to be its President of Basketball Operations.
Execs and owners
John Hammond, who previously teamed with new Orlando President Jeff Weltman in Detroit and Milwaukee, has been hired as the Magic’s new General Manager.
NBA market
Atlanta Hawks All-Star forward Paul Millsap has opted out of his $21.4 million contract for next season to become a free agent, according to league sources.
NBA awards
Cavaliers forward LeBron James has won the 2016-17 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award as selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
Records
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry surpassed Golden State legend Rick Barry for most postseason points in franchise history.
Injuries
Spurs center David Lee has been diagnosed with a partially torn patellar tendon in his left knee and will have an MRI on Sunday to confirm the injury.
Injuries
The Boston Celtics announced that Isaiah Thomas will miss the remainder of this year’s postseason following re-aggravation of a right leg injury.
NBA awards
The NBA announced the finalists for six major awards that honor top performers from the 2016-17 regular season. Winners to be revealed at June 26 show on TNT.
Records
The Cavs wasted no time in continuing in Game 2 their domination against the Celtics on both sides of the floor with a record 41-point difference at halftime.
NBA awards
James Harden was unanimously voted to the 2016-17 All-NBA First Team, and LeBron James matched an NBA record with his 11th First Team selection.
NBA draft
As a result of the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery, the Boston Celtics will have the first overall pick in NBA Draft 2017 which will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Injuries
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that guard Kemba Walker underwent a successful minor arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.
Injuries
Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle. He is expected to play in the summer league in Las Vegas in July.
Legal issues
Moses Malone Jr. filed an amendment to a civil lawsuit Monday, seeking damages from James Harden for allegedly orchestrating a beating last summer.
Coaches
The New Orleans Pelicans say coach Alvin Gentry and general manager Dell Demps will return for the 2017-18 season. The Pelicans were 34-38 this past season.