News archive: Tuesday, April 08, 2014
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Legal issues
Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas was arrested early Monday morning in Wasaga Beach and charged with drunk driving.
Injuries
Lakers guard/forward Kent Bazemore had an MRI exam this morning that showed that he has a torn peroneus longus tendon in his right foot.
NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Grant Jerrett to a contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Chase Budinger and Shabazz Muhammad will miss the final six games of the season with injuries.
Awards
Alonzo Mourning,coaching great Gary Williams and six-time NBA All-Star Mitch Richmond were among those elected Monday for Hall of Fame class of 2014.
Economy
The DeVos family, which owns the Orlando Magic, has no plans or desire to sell the franchise, the team's chairman, Dan DeVos, told Sunday.
NCAA news:
Shabazz Napier turned in another all-court masterpiece Monday night to lift the Huskies to a 60-54 victory against Kentucky's freshmen.
Economy
The home arena of the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics is getting a $70 million makeover to make sure it sets the industry standard.
Injuries
Warriors coach Mark Jackson told he did not have a timetable for David Lee’s return and that the forward may not be back on the court when the playoffs begin.
Injuries
Washington Wizards forward Nene has returned to practice after being sidelined six weeks with a sprained knee.
NCAA news:
Campus police had made 30 arrests by 1:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, while state police had made others and more were expected during UConn's title celebrations.
NCAA news:
Iowa State junior center Percy Gibson is leaving the program. Coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday that Gibson intends to transfer to another school.