News archive: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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Former players
Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting his role in the shooting death of a mother of four. He was sentenced to 23 years.
News
Rajon Rondo did not receive a playoff share as the Mavericks players divided up $208,940, their portion as a team that competed in the first round.
Suspensions & fines
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, it was announced today by Rod Thorn.
NCAA news:
Former Louisville basketball player Chris Jones and two other men were cleared Wednesday of rape and sodomy charges by a grand jury.
NBA rumors
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan has made it clear through back channels that he will be extremely interested in coming to Dallas, according to multiple sources.
NBA awards
Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the 2014-15 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, the NBA announced today.
NBA rumors
Utah Jazz fans who have been patiently waiting to see Ante Tomic play basketball might need to figure out how to get a European hoops channel.
NBA rumors
The Oklahoma City Thunder have formally commenced discussions about their vacant coaching job with Florida coach Billy Donovan.
Former players
New York Knicks head basketball coach Derek Fisher will receive a honorary doctoral degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock next month.
NBA draft
The NBA announced Tuesday that 91 players have filed as early entry candidates for the 2015 NBA Draft.
NBA rumors
There remains a possibility that the Los Angeles Lakers will be the torchbearers for the pass-first Rajon Rondo to a free-agent contract this summer.
NBA games
Tim Duncan scored 21 points before DeAndre Jordan was called for basket interference with 4.3 seconds left, and the Spurs hung on for a 111-107 victory.
NBA games
James Harden scored 28 points, Terrence Jones had 10 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 103-94 on Tuesday night.
NCAA news:
Seton Hall point guard and leading scorer Sterling Gibbs is leaving the team after two seasons. Gibbs will be pursuing his master's degree at another school.