News archive: May 2015
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Coaches
The Chicago Bulls are negotiating a five-year contract with Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg to become their next head coach, according to multiple league sources.
Coaches
The New Orleans Pelicans named Alvin Gentry the team’s head coach, it was announced Saturday by Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Dell Demps.
NBA rumors
The Memphis Grizzlies have explored center Greg Oden, expressing interest in the recent past with a workout in the spring.
Injuries
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr believes All-Star guard Klay Thompson will overcome his concussion symptoms in time for the start of the NBA Finals.
Former players
Former Chicago Bulls player Rick Brunson has been acquitted of charges he sexually abused a massage therapist at a Vernon Hills fitness center.
NCAA news:
Forward Johnathan Williams III, who led Missouri in scoring and rebounding last season as a sophomore, is transferring to Gonzaga.
NCAA news:
Arkansas State basketball player Anthony Livingston is charged with punching a police officer in the throat at a medical facility.
Coaches
Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan introduced former player Scott Skiles as the franchise's 12th coach Friday. The deal is for four years.
News
On Friday, Kobe Bryant sold his home in the Pelican Ridge area for $6,116,500 the highest price ever paid for a home in the Newport Coast enclave.
Injuries
Heat guard Mario Chalmers underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday, but is scheduled for a full return by the start of preseason training camp.
Suspensions & fines
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard has been suspended one game without pay for collecting his fourth Flagrant Foul point of the 2015 NBA postseason.
NBA rumors
The Bulls are quietly confident that Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg will accept an offer to become their next head coach, according to multiple league sources.
Injuries
Following extensive examinations over the last two days Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson has been diagnosed with a concussion.
Former players
New Jersey native and former Nets player Chris Gatling has been arrested on fraud charges in Arizona.
Economy
The Lakers will build their new corporate headquarters, including a practice facility, a 750-seat exhibition court and offices on a new property in El Segundo.