News archive: Friday, April 24, 2015
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Injuries
Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic's bruised left knee is feeling better, though coach Tom Thibodeau is unsure whether the rookie will be available for Game 4
Injuries
The Spurs announced at Friday’s shootaround that point guard Tony Parker will play tonight in Game 3 of their first-round series with the L.A. Clippers.
News
Scott Lauer, radio play-by-play announcer for the Charlotte Hornets, was told Tuesday he will not return next season.
NBA draft
Guillermo Hernangomez of Sevilla will declare for the 2015 NBA Draft. Hernangomez is considered a potential first round pick.
NCAA news:
Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield announced Friday that he is returning for his senior season despite being projected as a possible first-round NBA draft pick.
NCAA news:
Providence College sophomore Kris Dunn announced Friday that he will return for the 2015-16 season at Providence. Dunn had a breakout year in 2014-15.
NBA games
Stephen Curry scored 40 points to complete a 20-point, fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors beat the Pelicans in overtime to take a 3-0 series lead.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 31 points in his first playoff game in Boston since a masterful performance in the 2012 postseason.
NBA games
Derrick Rose scored 34 points in the Bulls' 113-106 double-overtime victory Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
NCAA news:
Arizona freshman wing Stanley Johnson on Thursday announced his expected decision to leave the Wildcats after one year for the NBA Draft.
NCAA news:
California guard Tyrone Wallace announced he will return to school for his senior season.
NCAA news:
Marcus Foster, who led Kansas State in scoring before his dismissal from the team, is transferring to Creighton.
NCAA news:
Louisville coach Rick Pitino has signed high-scoring former Drexel guard Damion Lee to a Cardinals roster needing to replace four regulars.