Raptors sharpshooter Lou Williams wins NBA Sixth Man Award
Lou Williams, who averaged a career-high 15.5 points and helped Toronto win a franchise-record 49 games, is the winner of the 2014-15 NBA Sixth Man Award.
News archive: Monday, April 20, 2015
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Pelicans' Tyreke Evans questionable for Game 2
One day after a left knee injury limited Tyreke Evans to 12 minutes in the Pelicans 106-99 loss in Game 1, he said that he's a gametime decision for Game 2.
Tony Parker has ankle, thigh injuries; will play Game 2
Spurs point guard Tony Parker will play in Game 2 of the team's playoff series against the Clippers despite dealing with left ankle and thigh injuries.
Hawks hurting as they prepare for Game 2 against Nets
Al Horford was able to return to the court after dislocating his right pinky finger in the first game of the playoffs.
Flip Saunders says he is the coach of the Timberwolves 'until I say I'm not'
Flip Saunders, Timberwolves president, says he will also serve as the team's coach "until I feel we need to move in a different direction."
Chris Paul, Blake Griffin lead Clippers past Spurs 107-92 in opener
Chris Paul scored 32 points, Blake Griffin added 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Clippers surged in the second half for a 107-92 victory Sunday night.
Beno Udrih's 20 off bench lead Grizzlies' rout of Blazers in Game 1
Beno Udrih scored 20 points in the best playoff game of his career, and the Grizzlies never trailed in routing the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Sunday.
Hawks thwart Nets' comeback attempts to take series opener
Leading nearly the entire game but struggling to put the No. 8 seed away, the Hawks got 21 points from Kyle Korver to beat Brooklyn 99-92 in Game 1.
James, Irving lead way as Cavs drop Celtics in postseason return
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points in his playoff debut, LeBron James added 20 leading the Cavaliers to a 113-100 victory in Game 1 over the Boston Celtics.
Utah center Jakob Poeltl will bypass NBA draft
Utah center Jakob Poeltl will bypass the NBA draft and return for his sophomore year. The 7-foot Austria native announced the decision Monday morning.
Wiltjer returning for senior year at Gonzaga
Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer has decided to return for his senior season, according to sources. Wiltjer averaged 16.8 points and 6.2 rebounds.