News archive: Friday, April 03, 2015
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Former players
Lafayette “Fat” Lever is being honored by the team on Wednesday, April 8, the night the Nuggets face the L.A. Lakers.
Injuries
76ers reserve point guard Isaiah Canaan will miss two games with a sprained right foot. The Sixers originally believed he sprained his right ankle.
Injuries
The Blazers got some bad news Friday when further examination of Dorell Wright's fractured left hand revealed the forward would need 4 to 6 weeks to recover.
NBA rumors
The Hawks will sign Austin Daye to a multi-year contract, according to several people familiar with the situation.
Injuries
The Boston Celtics announced Friday that Jared Sullinger’s metatarsal stress fracture has healed completely and that he will be available to play.
NBA awards
San Antonio's Tim Duncan, Chicago's Pau Gasol and Miami's Udonis Haslem are among 12 finalists for this year's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
Stats
Cavaliers forward LeBron James moved into the top 20 on the NBA's all-time scoring list Thursday night against the Miami Heat.
Injuries
Dwyane Wade slipped on a wet spot on the floor and landed awkwardly on his left knee against the Cavaliers on Thursday night.
Injuries
Lakers guard Wayne Ellington had an MRI exam Thursday which confirmed a grade 1 shoulder separation. Ellington will miss the remainder of the season.
NCAA news:
Frank Kaminsky, the 7-footer who anchored Wisconsin's run to a second straight Final Four, is the runaway choice as The Associated Press' player of the year.
NCAA news:
John Calipari, whose Kentucky team is the first in 24 years to reach the Final Four undefeated, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year.
NCAA news:
There is a growing sense among NBA executives that Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan is looking to making the jump to the NBA more than ever before.
NCAA news:
Shaka Smart is leaving Virginia Commonwealth to coach the Texas Longhorns. VCU sports information director Scott Day confirmed that Smart was making the move.