News archive: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
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NBA rumors
The Knicks will look to use their mini mid-level exception to obtain a starting point guard, and one may have emerged out is Spurs backup Patty Mills.
NBA rumors
Miami Heat's forward-center Chris Andersen will opt-out of his contract to become a free agent, a source said.
News
ABC’s broadcast of the 2014 NBA Finals on ABC averaged 15,524,000 viewers and a 9.3 U.S. household rating, according to Nielsen.
Execs and owners
The Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday that coach Doc Rivers has restructured the basketball side of the organization’s operation.
Injuries
J.J. Hickson is working his way back into form after having surgery on the ACL in his right knee. He's aiming for a return before the start of the season.
Coaches
Lawrence Frank is being strongly considered for an assistant’s position with the Clippers.
NCAA news:
LSU men's basketball head coach Johnny Jones says former NBA head coach and recent college assistant Eric Musselman will join the Tiger coaching staff.
NCAA news:
Florida A&M has hired Byron Samuels as its next men's basketball coach.