News archive: Wednesday, April 01, 2015
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Injuries
The Miami Heat announced that guard Shabazz Napier underwent successful surgery to repair a sports hernia. He will miss the remainder of the regular season.
NBA rumors
Kevin Durant made some of his strongest comments yet about his future free agency, going as far to say he wants to have his jersey retired in Oklahoma City.
NBA awards
David Blatt and Steve Kerr today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.
NBA rumors
The Sacramento Kings are planning to sign Sim Bhullar to a 10-day contract this week, according to league sources.
Injuries
The Moda Center and Portland centers have been unkind to Alex Len with their latest blow causing a broken nose that will sideline him for a week.
NBA market
The Lakers waived Steve Nash to make room for Jabari Brown the rest of the season, a transaction that allowed them to take a closer look at the rookie.
Injuries
Hawks guard Dennis Schröder suffered a left toe injury during last night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks and did not travel with the team to Detroit.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Jerel McNeal to a 10-day contract. Guard A.J. Price’s 10-day contract expired and the Suns’ roster stands at 15.
NCAA news:
Eastern Washington guard Tyler Harvey, the nation's leading scorer this season, will skip his senior year and make himself available for the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Melo Trimble announced in a release from the school on Wednesday that he will stick around College Park for his sophomore season.
NCAA news:
Guard Kelly Oubre Jr. is leaving Kansas after his freshman season to enter the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Xavier coach Chris Mack got a one-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season on Wednesday after leading the Musketeers to the Sweet 16.
NCAA news:
Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson signed a new 10-year contract with the Panthers. Jacobson took over at Northern Iowa in 2006-07.
NCAA news:
Lamont Smith is returning to San Diego to be the new Toreros head coach after playing for the school in the late 1990s.