News archive: Saturday, April 19, 2014
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NBA games
Klay Thompson scored 22 points, David Lee added 20 and the Warriors got Blake Griffin and Chris Paul in foul trouble to beat the Clippers 109-105.
NBA games
Deron Williams and Joe Johnson each had 24 points and the Nets beat the Raptors 94-87 Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Economy
The NBA has informed teams that it is projecting a rise in the salary cap of nearly $5 million for next season.
Execs and owners
Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri made disparaging remarks towards the Brooklyn Nets during a fan rally outside the Air Canada Centre.
Suspensions & fines
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Nick Calathes has been suspended for 20 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
NBA draft
Four ties among teams that finished with identical records were broken through random drawings to help determine the order of selection for the 2014 NBA Draft.
NBA awards
Al Jefferson and Stephen Curry were named Friday the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
NBA awards
Michael Carter-Williams and Trey Burke were on Friday named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
NBA rumors
The Detroit Pistons plan to conduct a comprehensive search to replace Joe Dumars in the front office, a job that is coveted around the league.
NCAA news:
Houston players TaShawn Thomas and Danuel House will be allowed to transfer from the program with restrictions.
NCAA news:
Northern Illinois and coach Mark Montgomery have agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2017-18 season.