Stevens, Rivers named NBA coaches of the month
Brad Stevens of the Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers, and ex-Celtics coach, Doc Rivers were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference coaches of the month.
News archive: Thursday, April 16, 2015
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Al Jefferson does not plan to opt out of contract
Hornets center Al Jefferson does not plan to opt out of his current contract with the team, he told reporters on Thursday.
NBA players to be tested for HGH starting next season
NBA players will be blood tested for human growth hormone beginning next season. All players will be subjected to three random, unannounced tests annually.
Thunder to evaluate Scott Brooks' future as coach
The Thunder are expected to spend time evaluating the partnership with coach Scott Brooks before committing to bring him back for the final year on his contract
NBA sets attendance record with nearly 22 million fans
The NBA has broken its attendance record by drawing nearly 22 million fans during the 2014-15 regular season.
Paul George carried off court, diagnosed with strain
The Indiana Pacers got a scare Wednesday night when forward Paul George had to be carried off the court by teammates midway through the fourth quarter.
Skiles, Thibodeau, Donovan to be candidates for Magic job
The Magic insist they have yet to begin discussions with any external candidates, but sources say they rate ?Scott Skiles as a serious candidate for the job.
Russell Westbrook edges James Harden to capture first scoring title
Russell Westbrook edged out James Harden to finish as the NBA's leading scorer for the 2014-15 season, marking the first scoring title of his career.
Greg Monroe insists he may re-sign with Pistons
Greg Monroe repeated his stance from the entire season Wednesday morning. The unrestricted free agent remains open to re-signing with the Detroit Pistons.
Worst record gets Wolves best chance in lottery
By finishing the season with 12 consecutive losses, the Wolves guaranteed themselves the NBA’s worst record and thus the best chance to win May’s draft lottery.
Lakers lose franchise-worst 61st game to Kings
The 2014-15 season is officially the worst in Lakers franchise history. The team set that mark with Wednesday's 122-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Nets clinch playoff spot after win, Pacers loss
The Nets did everything they could to miss the playoffs, but the ineptitude of the Eastern Conference proved to be too much to overcome.
Pelicans drop Spurs, clinch West's No. 8 seed
The Pelicans won and in doing so, they secured the 8th seed in the playoffs, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2011.
Rockets clinch Southwest Division
The Rockets had ownership of the Southwest Division championship, their first division title since the 1993-94 season.
Kansas guard Greene has surgery to repair torn hip labrum
Kansas guard Brannen Greene had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip, and the extensive recovery will cause him to miss the World University Games.