News archive: Friday, April 11, 2014
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Obituaries
Lou Hudson died Friday after suffering a severe stroke that left the Hawks great in grave condition. He was 69.
Injuries
Lakers guard Xavier Henry underwent successful surgeries today to repair both a torn ligament in his left wrist and the cartilage abnormality in his right knee.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed forward James Southerland for the remainder of the season.
NCAA news:
Iowa State has given coach Fred Hoiberg a $600,000 a year raise, bumping his average annual salary to $2.6 million in an effort to keep him in Ames for life.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced guard Eric Gordon (left knee) will miss the remainder of the season.
NCAA news:
Jarnell Stokes is bypassing his senior season at Tennessee to enter the NBA draft. Stokes averaged 15.1 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.
Suspensions & fines
Celtics guard Rajon Rondo received a warning for violating the NBA’s anti-flopping rule during Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.
Economy
The Pacers will continue to play basketball in Indianapolis for at least a decade under a $160 million deal the team and the city plan to announce Monday.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings today signed guard Jared Cunningham for the remainder of the season, according to Kings General Manager Pete D’Alessandro.
NBA games
Kenneth Faried hit a turnaround hook shot with a half-second remaining, and the Nuggets made Golden State wait at least one more game to secure a playoff berth.
NCAA news:
Michigan's Jon Horford is planning to transfer for his final season of basketball eligibility.