News archive: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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NBA draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the rights to the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA draft during the league’s annual lottery drawing on Tuesday.
NBA rumors
The Wolves have been given permission to talk to Memphis coach Dave Joerger and will probably do so by the end of the week, according to a league source.
Economy
Amid a festive atmosphere at City Hall, the Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday night to approve the construction of a new downtown arena for the Kings.
NBA international
Two-time NBA Champion and Basketball Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon was named NBA Ambassador to Africa.
NBA games
LeBron James scored the first six points in a decisive 12-2 run and combined with Wade for Miami's final 20 points in an 87-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Execs and owners
Joe Nicosia and Pitt Hyde, the representatives of Local Ownership on the Grizzlies Executive Committee, issued a statement supporting Robert Pera's decisions.
NBA rumors
If Amare Stoudemire doesn’t return to New York, he’s considering all of his options, including playing overseas in Israel.
NCAA news:
West Virginia has signed junior college transfer Jaysean Paige for the upcoming college basketball season.
NCAA news:
Arkansas-Monticello’s men’s basketball coach Allen Sharpe has resigned to take a similar position at West Alabama.