News archive: Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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NBA awards
Phoenix's Goran Dragic is the winner of the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today.
Coaches
The coaching search is on in New York, and the best possible candidate has already been eliminated. Phil Jackson won't be hiring himself to coach the Knicks.
Injuries
Clippers guard Chris Paul will be limited in practice over the next two days by an injured right hamstring heading into Thursday's Game 3.
Coaches
NBA coaching sources say that the Jazz will take a legit look at Italian legend Ettore Messina now that they're on the hunt for a replacement for Ty Corbin.
Economy
The Warriors announced terms have been reached to purchase land where the team intends to build a new sports and entertainment center.
NBA games
Bradley Beal came on strong late in regulation to finish with 26 points and the Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 101-99 Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead.
NBA games
Paul George had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Pacers used a big second-half run to rally for a 101-85 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA games
DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 14 rebounds and the Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 100-95 on Tuesday night.
News
Manu Ginobili's wife had the couple's third child on Monday morning. Ginobili was able to attend the birth in the morning and get to practice that afternoon.
NCAA news:
Kentucky freshman Julius Randle announced Tuesday he's headed to the NBA. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound power forward is widely projected to be a top-five pick.
NCAA news:
Mike D'Antoni is not expected to take the vacant coaching job with the Thundering Herd.
NCAA news:
Kentucky sophomore forward Alex Poythress has announced that he will return for another season with the Wildcats.
NCAA news:
Baylor sophomore center Isaiah Austin has decided to forgo the remainder of his collegiate eligibility to enter the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
With his decision to leap to the NBA, K.J. McDaniels has left a considerable hole at Clemson.