News archive: Monday, April 21, 2014
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NBA awards
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is the recipient of the 2013-14 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, the NBA announced today.
Coaches
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team’s coaching staff have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately.
Coaches
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman today announced his retirement from coaching in the NBA after 23 seasons as a head coach.
NBA rumors
Wolves president of basketball operations Flip Saunders said he’ll conduct an extensive search to replace Rick Adelman after consulting with owner Glen Taylor.
Injuries
Al Jefferson said that while his left foot remains extremely sore, he plans to play in Game 2 of the playoff series Wednesday night against Miami Heat.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a career-high and franchise playoff-record 46 points to lift the Trail Blazers to a 122-120 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
NBA games
Nene dominated with 24 points, Trevor Ariza scored 18, and the Washington Wizards rallied from 13 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-93 in their playoff opener.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-88 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.