News archive: Wednesday, April 02, 2014
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NBA rumors
Derek Fisher on Wednesday denied rumors that he’s been targeted as a potential replacement for New York coach Mike Woodson.
News
Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal should have been called for goaltending on Monta Ellis' shot in overtime, the NBA rules Wednesday.
News
NBA referee Dick Bavetta worked his 2,633rd consecutive game assignment Wednesday, an ironman streak even longer than the one baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken.
NBA rumors
The San Antonio Spurs are in the process of calling Damion James up on a 10-day deal from the Texas Legends.
NBA games
The Nets clinched a playoff berth by beating the Rockets at home for the first time in 11 years, getting 32 points from Joe Johnson in a 105-96 victory.
NCAA news:
Jabari Parker is discussing returning for his sophomore season so much some scouts believe that will be his decision instead of declaring for the draft.
Economy
The Lakers announced that they have agreed to purchase a site is intended to be the future home of a brand new training center for the Lakers.
Legal issues
A food server who worked inside the locker rooms at the Brooklyn Nets’ Barclays Center is suing the Houston Rockets claiming he was subjected to anti-gay slurs.
NBA games
Stephen Curry made a tiebreaking jumper in the final second of overtime, lifting Golden State to a 122-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
Execs and owners
Minnesota Timberwolves owner and printing company billionaire Glen Taylor has signed a letter of intent to buy the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
NCAA news:
BYU guard Matt Carlino is transferring for his senior season of eligibility.
NCAA news:
Georgia coach Mark Fox was given a two-year contract extension following a season in which AD Greg McGarity said he saw "very encouraging" improvement.
NCAA news:
Having lost its three senior co-captains to graduation, Boston U. absorbed another blow as Maurice Watson Jr., Malik Thomas and James Kennedy will transfer.