News archive: April 2014 (Page 16)
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Statements
As far as Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers is concerned, Kevin Durant is already "the single most difficult guy to defend" in the NBA.
Injuries
Nerlens Noel still hopes to make his NBA debut in one of the team's final five games but realizes the team's cautious approach with him has been for the best.
NCAA news:
Kansas center Joel Embiid announced Wednesday that he will enter the NBA Draft. He is projected to be a top-three pick.
Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson underwent a successful surgical procedure on his cervical spine this morning. He will be out 4-6 months.
NBA rumors
Pistons president Joe Dumars has told multiple sources within the NBA that he plans to resign, possibly as soon as this week.
Injuries
It appears shooting guard Eric Gordon may not return to the court this season, due to left knee tendinitis.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team has signed guard Othyus Jeffers for the remainder of the 2013-14 regular season.
NCAA news:
UMass guard Derrick Gordon has come out as the first openly gay male college basketball player in D-I history.
Legal issues
Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas was arrested early Monday morning in Wasaga Beach and charged with drunk driving.
Injuries
Lakers guard/forward Kent Bazemore had an MRI exam this morning that showed that he has a torn peroneus longus tendon in his right foot.
NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Grant Jerrett to a contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Chase Budinger and Shabazz Muhammad will miss the final six games of the season with injuries.
Awards
Alonzo Mourning,coaching great Gary Williams and six-time NBA All-Star Mitch Richmond were among those elected Monday for Hall of Fame class of 2014.
Economy
The DeVos family, which owns the Orlando Magic, has no plans or desire to sell the franchise, the team's chairman, Dan DeVos, told Sunday.
NCAA news:
Shabazz Napier turned in another all-court masterpiece Monday night to lift the Huskies to a 60-54 victory against Kentucky's freshmen.