News archive: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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Execs and owners
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday that he banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life. He was also fined $2.5 million.
NBA rumors
The New York Knicks are trying to complete a deal with TNT's Steve Kerr that would install him as their new coach after the first round of the playoffs.
NBA rumors
Based on everyone’s comments throughout the season, everything points toward LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh staying in Miami beyond this season.
Incidents
A diamond-studded NBA All-Star ring, worth about $15,000, was among the items stolen from Indiana Pacers player Paul George during a burglary Monday night.
Injuries
Tony Parker is listed as day-to-day in advance of Game 5 after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 sprain of his left ankle.
NBA rumors
Vet floor leader Jameer Nelson as well as current Magic swingman Arron Afflalo will be among the Bobcats' trade targets.
NBA rumors
Sacramento Kings General Manager Pete D'Alessandro said the team want to keep forward Rudy Gay long term.
Statements
Lakers great Magic Johnson denied a published report that he is interested in buying the Clippers.
NBA games
Boris Diaw hit a go-ahead 3-pointer, Manu Ginobili scored 23 and the top-seeded Spurs held on to beat the Mavericks 93-89 in Game 4 on Monday night.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 19 of his game-high 31 points after sustaining a thigh bruise early in the third quarter, helping the Miami Heat earn a first-round sweep.
NBA games
Mike Scott scored all 17 of his points during the Hawks' incredible second-quarter run, and the defense fended off the Pacers' frantic fourth-quarter charge.