News archive: Monday, May 19, 2014
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Execs and owners
Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera has abruptly ousted team CEO Jason Levien and assistant general manager Stu Lash.
Coaches
The Warriors and Steve Kerr have finalized an agreement for Kerr to become the new coach, the team announced Monday.
Coaches
Knicks president Phil Jackson continues to send out signals that he's in no rush to hire a coach until he can discuss the position with Thunder's Derek Fisher.
Execs and owners
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will be the one waving the green flag when the 33-car field roars down the frontstretch to start the 98th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
NBA rumors
The Bulls will begin negotiations for the first time this offseason with Nikola Mirotic, who has a buyout this summer.
NBA D-League
The Orlando Magic, Erie BayHawks, and the NBADL announced that the Magic and BayHawks have entered into a three-year single affiliation partnership.
News
The NBA will reportedly implement an off-site video review system for in-game instant replay scenarios during the 2014-15 season.
NBA games
Paul George finished with 24 points and Indiana led wire-to-wire in a 107-96 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
NCAA news:
Xavier University has added two years to men's basketball coach Chris Mack's contract.
NCAA news:
Coach Fred Hoiberg added size to his lineup as Iowa State announced the signing of Greek national team center Georgios Tsalmpouris on Monday.
NCAA news:
ACC Commissioner John Swofford announced that the league will experiment with a 30-second shot clock for men’s exhibition basketball games next season.
NCAA news:
Houston transfer Tashawn Thomas is heading to Oklahoma, his father told. Thomas, a 6-foot-8 power forward, chose the Sooners over Miami.