News archive: April 2015 (Page 21)
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NBA awards
Nikola Mirotic and Jordan Clarkson were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.
Stats
Nikola Vucevic scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to power the Orlando Magic to a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Stats
John Wall’s 18th assist Friday night in the Washington Wizards’ 106-93 win over the New York Knicks came with 46.7 seconds to spare in the third quarter.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Dwight Buycks to a 10-day contract, it was announced Friday by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
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.