News archive: Saturday, May 17, 2014
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Injuries
Thunder forward Serge Ibaka underwent an MRI today that confirmed he suffered a left calf injury. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2014 postseason
NBA rumors
Trail Blazers sixth man Mo Williams said he will opt out of the final year of his two-year contract with the Blazers and become a free agent this summer.
NBA rumors
Knicks President Phil Jackson told point guard Raymond Felton during exit meetings last month that he will be traded during the offseason.
News
Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson has agreed to a multiyear deal to rejoin ESPN's lead NBA announcing team.
News
The NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats will officially become the Hornets on Tuesday, the team announced. The name change was approved by the NBA in 2013.
NCAA news:
There are five teams (including the Cavs) still looking for head coaches. If one of them wants UConn’s Kevin Ollie, it’s going to cost them.
NCAA news:
The Big Ten Conference maintained its status as the nation's highest-revenue college sports league in fiscal 2013, new federal tax records show.
Coaches
Suns Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/Athletic Trainer Mike Elliott has been named NBA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year by the NBSCA.