News archive: Wednesday, June 04, 2014
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NBA awards
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, the 2013-14 NBA MVP and winner of four scoring titles in five seasons, highlights the 2013-14 All-NBA First Team.
NBA market
On Wednesday, Indiana Pacers' All-Star Paul George earned an honor and received a special pay raise.
NBA rumors
The Houston Rockets plan to decline the fourth-year option on forward Chandler Parsons' contract, freeing him to become a restricted free agent this summer.
Injuries
Heat forward-center Chris “Birdman” Andersen was again held out of practice on Tuesday but did travel to San Antonio to get ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
NBA rumors
Larry Bird still believes it can work even after a second straight discouraging playoff exit in the Eastern Conference finals to Miami amid cries for change.
NBA draft
The Lakers will hold two pre-draft workout sessions Wednesday, auditioning some of the prospects expected to be lottery picks in the June 26 NBA draft.
Coaches
Larry Brown has been talking to Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, alright, but not as some sort of recruitment for the vacant coaching job.
NCAA news:
Virginia and Tony Bennett have finalized a new seven year contract that includes a pay raise for the Cavaliers coach.
NCAA news:
Michigan forward Max Bielfeldt has had hip surgery and is expected to miss much of the summer.