News archive: Wednesday, April 08, 2015
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Injuries
If all goes well at the morning shootaround, the Bulls expect Derrick Rose to play tonight against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center.
Injuries
Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas will not return from his injury this season, including the playoffs, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.
Incidents
Ex-Knicks forward Chris Copeland was stabbed in the gut and two other women slashed by a switchblade-wielding man in a closing time melee Wednesday
Legal issues
Hawks players Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha were arrested in New York early Wednesday and charged with obstructing governmental administration.
Legal issues
Phoenix police say Marcus and Markieff Morris and three others committed felony aggravated assault against a man.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has signed guard Ricky Ledo for the remainder of the season.
NBA D-League
The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday that 6-11 rookie center Shayne Whittington has been assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.
Records
The Atlanta Hawks set a franchise record with its 58th regular-season victory as this remarkable campaign reached new heights.
News
The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled a preliminary architectural design for a $500 million arena, which they hope will spur another $500 million in downtown development
News
Sacramento Kings backup center Sim Bhullar made history Tuesday night when he became the first player of Indian descent to play in an NBA game.
NBA rumors
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says it is unlikely he will play after the 2015-16 NBA season and does not expect to play for the national team in the 2016 Olympics.
Injuries
Jamal Crawford missed the Clippers’ previous 17 games with a calf contusion before checking in Tuesday against the Lakers with 2:21 remaining in first quarter.
NCAA news:
Michigan guard Spike Albrecht faces 4 to 5 months of rehab after having surgery on his right hip.
NCAA news:
Kentucky sophomore twins Andrew and Aaron Harrison have selected an agent and plan to enter the NBA Draft.
NCAA news:
Missouri has confirmed that forward Johnathan Williams III is transferring. He averaged 11.9 points and 7.1 rebounds, leading the Tigers in both categories.