News archive: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
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Suspensions & fines
Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for kicking a seat cushion into the stands during Sunday's game.
Injuries
Kevin Durant has undergone successful bone graft surgery for the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. He will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season.
Injuries
After surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist on Tuesday morning, Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley will require four months of recovery.
Injuries
Rodney Hood has been diagnosed with a concussion after receiving an elbow to the head during the third quarter of last night’s 104-84 victory at Minnesota.
NBA D-League
The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned guard Joe Harris to the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League team.
Injuries
Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic, who has battled ankle soreness for years now, will not play again this season.
News
The Trail Blazers clinched a berth to the Western Conference playoffs Monday night with a dominant 109-86 drubbing of the Phoenix Suns before a sellout crowd.
Injuries
Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay sustained a concussion in the third quarter of tonight's contest at Memphis.
NCAA news:
Georgetown guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera is skipping his senior year and will submit his name for the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey, who led the nation with 3.65 blocks per game this season, has decided enter the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Rick Barnes is Tennessee's new men's basketball coach, the school announced in a statement Tuesday. The agreement is for six years at $2.25 million annually.