News archive: Thursday, April 09, 2015
News publishing in english has been temporarely discontinued. You can access here to our news archive. For the latest NBA news, you can visit our NBA news site in spanish.
Injuries
Thabo Sefolosha suffered a season-ending right broken fibula and ligament damage at some point during his arrest in New York.
NBA rumors
The Cleveland Cavaliers have interest in Salah Mejri, a 7-2 Tunisian center currently playing for Real Madrid.
Stats
Tayshaun Prince becoming just the eighth Detroit Piston to surpass 10,000 points in scoring is a testament to his longevity and durability.
NBA market
The Nuggets made a waiver claim Tuesday on Shavlik Randolph and have been awarded his rights by the NBA. However, he is not expected to play for the Nuggets.
Injuries
Derrick Rose scored 9 points in 19 minutes and showed the flashes of aggression that the Bulls were hoping to see. The former MVP looked understandably rusty.
Injuries
Pacers forward Chris Copeland underwent surgery Wednesday on his abdomen and left elbow for stab wounds sustained early Wednesday morning in New York City.
NCAA news:
Duke says freshman Jahlil Okafor will enter the NBA draft. Coach Mike Krzyzewski made the announcement Thursday.
Injuries
Suns center Alex Len is unlikely to play again this season due to injury. The Suns originally planned for Len to join the Suns on Thursday in New Orleans.
NCAA news:
The seven leading scorers from the Wildcats' Final Four men's basketball team announced they would enter the 2015 NBA Draft in a news conference in Lexington.
NBA games
The flame on the Suns postseason hopes burned out long ago but the embers were extinguished again in Dallas.
Execs and owners
Despite the fact things haven’t gone quite the way Mikhail Prokhorov envisioned, he isn’t ready to say he should have done anything differently.
NCAA news:
North Carolina says forward J.P. Tokoto will forgo his final season of eligibility to enter the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak has received a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.
NCAA news:
Rashad Vaughn announced on Wednesday that he's leaving the Runnin' Rebels and will declare for the NBA draft.
NCAA news:
Indiana forward Troy Williams will return to school next season instead of entering the NBA draft.