News archive: Thursday, May 29, 2014
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Suspensions & fines
Lance Stephenson and Roy Hibbert of the Indiana Pacers have each been fined by the NBA in separate incidents for violating the league's anti-flopping rules.
NBA rumors
Former Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro has emerged as a serious candidate for the Minnesota Timberwolves' vacancy.
Economy
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has offered $1.8 billion for the Clippers, according to a person familiar with Ballmer’s interest in the NBA team.
NBA international
The NBA will play regular-season games in Mexico City and London as part of its extended global schedule for next season.
Suspensions & fines
Spurs center Tiago Splitter has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping rules during Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Obituaries
Bob Houbregs, the Hall of Fame basketball player who starred at Washington and played in the NBA, has died. He was 82.
NBA games
Paul George scored 21 of his 37 points in the 4th quarter and inspired Indiana to fend off Miami's late challenges as the Pacers staved off playoff elimination.
NBA awards
Warriors guard Stephen Curry is the recipient of the “2013-14 Seasonlong Kia Community Assist Award” in recognition of his numerous charitable contributions.
NCAA news:
Arizona and coach Sean Miller have agreed on a one-year contract extension that will raise his base salary to $1.6 million for the final year of the deal.
NCAA news:
Notre Dame has reinstated Jerian Grant, the basketball team's leading scorer, after he was suspended for the spring semester for undisclosed academic violations