News archive: Friday, June 06, 2014
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News
The San Antonio Spurs announced Friday morning that the issue causing the failure of the air conditioning system in Game 1 Thursday has been fixed.
NBA rumors
A decision on the future of Kevin Love has not been made, Timberwolves president Flip Saunders said but lot of teams have called the Wolves about.
News
Gatorade apologized Friday for comments posted to the company's Twitter feed after Miami Heat star LeBron James cramped up and had to leave Game 1.
Economy
The New York Knicks could now be worth $3 billion. So says Rich Tullo, an analyst , which made the comment as part of a note issued Friday morning.
NBA rumors
After two full years out of the league, veteran guard Delonte West is making the bold, necessary pivotal step towards resurrecting his NBA career.
Coaches
Warriors coach Steve Kerr is pursuing a powerful coaching partnership with one of the world's best offensive minds, Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt.
NBA rumors
Brad Jones is on the short list with former Missouri coach Quin Snyder, longtime NBA coach Alvin Gentry and Bulls assistant Adrian Griffin.
NBA games
Tim Duncan had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Spurs beat the Heat 110-95 on Thursday night in Game 1 at steamy AT&T Center.
NCAA news:
Kentucky gave coach John Calipari a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension that will pay a base package of $6.5 million next season.
Awards
Bernie Bickerstaff was honored Thursday as the winner of the National Basketball Coaches Association’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.
NBA rumors
The Nuggets have already taken their fair share of trade phone calls concerning their draft pick weeks ahead of the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Georgia Tech transfer Robert Carter Jr. has signed with Maryland. A formal announcement is expected soon.