News archive: Thursday, April 02, 2015
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NBA rumors
Front-office executives have told the Lakers are leaning toward keeping Jordan Hill, unless they get some assurance they can land a star big man in free agency.
Economy
The NBPA executive director Michele Roberts is optimistic that a new deal could be reached without another work stoppage.
Injuries
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced center Nikola Pekovic will undergo a debridement and repair of his right Achilles.
NBA rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing point guard Dwight Buycks of the NBA Development League to a 10-day contract, acoording to a league source.
Stats
Russell Westbrook's 10th triple-double of the season came in the midst of a poor shooting performance for the star guard.
News
San Antonio posted its fifth straight victory. The Spurs are 15-3 since Feb. 27, and have now made the postseason in 18 consecutive seasons.
Injuries
Trail Blazers forward Dorell Wright fractured the fourth metacarpal in his left hand in Wednesday night's 126-122 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Stats
Chris Paul had 41 points and 17 assists making him just the sixth player in NBA history to record multiple games with 40 or more points and 15 or more assists.
Stats
Rockets guard James Harden scored a career-high 51 points to become the first player in franchise history with multiple 50-point games in the same season.
NBA market
The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed Sim Bhullar to a 10-day contract, according to Kings General Manager Pete D’Alessandro.
NCAA news:
Billy Donovan has signed a one-year contract extension that raises his annual salary to $4 million and keeps him under contract through the 2019-20 season.
NCAA news:
Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith, the team's leading scorer and rebounder this season, has decided to return for his senior year.
NCAA news:
Danny Hurley has signed a six-year contract at Rhode Island after leading the Rams to a 23-10 record and an NIT berth in his third season as coach.
NCAA news:
Alabama athletics director Bill Battle issued a statement that Gregg Marshall had declined a chance at Alabama and decided to remain Wichita State's coach.
NCAA news:
Syracuse freshman Chris McCullough is expected to declare for the NBA draft, sources confirmed.