News archive: May 2014
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Coaches
After consecutive losses in the Eastern Conference finals, Frank Vogel will return to coach the Indiana Pacers next season.
Execs and owners
The NBA announced a settlement with Shelly Sterling and the Sterling Family Trust on Friday to allow the Los Angeles Clippers to be sold to Steve Ballmer.
Coaches
Quin Snyder has emerged as a leading candidate to become the next head coach of the Utah Jazz.
Coaches
The Pistons announced the hiring of assistant coaches Brendan Malone, Bob Beyer and Charles Klask. Rasheed Wallace will not be retained.
NBA rumors
Rashard Lewis' plan is to play at least two or three more years long as it's in the right situation. He said he wants to remain playing for a contending team.
NBA games
LeBron James and Chris Bosh each scored 25 points, and Miami eliminated the Pacers for the third straight year with a 117-92 romp in Game 6.
NBA draft
The Kings have announced that Marcus Smart and Noah Vonleh will work out for the team on Monday morning.
Execs and owners
The estranged wife of basketball bigot Donald Sterling had her husband declared mentally unfit after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
NCAA news:
The Southeastern Conference sent a strong message to the NCAA on Friday: provide the Big Five some autonomy or they'll form their own division.
NCAA news:
College football and basketball players have finalized a $40 million settlement with a video game manufacturer and the NCAA's licensing arm.
NBA rumors
Phil Jackson says he has talked to Carmelo Anthony about postponing free agency, and the All-Star forward responded that he'll think about it.
Execs and owners
The NBA says Shelly Sterling has informed the league of her deal with Steve Ballmer to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers.
News
Pacers president Larry Bird called a meeting with Lance Stephenson prior to Game 6, two days after Stephenson was caught blowing in the ear of LeBron James.
Statements
Memphis coach Dave Joerger met with reporters Thursday in his first news conference since signing his new contract extension.
NBA games
The Spurs took a 3-2 lead in the series Thursday night after Tim Duncan had 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 117-89 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.