News archive: Sunday, April 06, 2014
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NBA rumors
Celtics center Joel Anthony has a $3.8 million player option this summer that he is expected to exercise, but he told the Globe he was unsure of his decision.
Injuries
Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon did not accompany the team for Friday night's game against the Jazz, so he could get his ailing left knee examined.
NBA market
The Utah Jazz announced that the team has claimed forward Erik Murphy off waivers. In a related move, the Jazz requested waivers on center Andris Biedrins.
NBA market
The Warriors fired assistant coach Darren Erman making him the second assistant to leave the bench in as many weeks.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent forward Chris Wright (6-8, 225) to a 10-day contract and decided not to re-sign guard D.J. Stephens.
NBA games
Al Jefferson scored 24 points, including seven in overtime, and the Bobcats clinched a playoff spot with a 96-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NCAA news:
Aaron Harrison spotted up from NBA range for the lead with 5.7 seconds left Saturday to lift the Wildcats to a 74-73 victory over Wisconsin in the Final Four.
NCAA news:
The Huskies beat overall No. 1 seed Florida 63-53 on Saturday in the Final Four. DeAndre Daniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut.
NCAA news:
North Dakota State coach Saul Phillips has agreed to a deal to become the next men's basketball coach at Ohio University.