News archive: May 2015 (Page 13)
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NCAA news:
Sources confirmed on Thursday that five-star big man prospect Caleb Swanigan has reneged on his commitment to Michigan State.
Injuries
Wizards guard John Wall underwent multiple examinations yesterday that revealed five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand.
NBA awards
The Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler has won the 2014-15 NBA Most Improved Player Award. Butler becomes the first player to win the award with the Bulls.
Suspensions & fines
Houston Rockets guard/forward Corey Brewer has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules.
Legal issues
The Phoenix Suns players accused of assault entered pleas of not guilty during a routine initial court appearance Thursday morning in downtown Phoenix.
NBA rumors
The New Orleans Pelicans have not discussed hiring former Detroit Pistons player and executive Joe Dumars, a team spokesman said Wednesday.
Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday underwent successful surgery to remove a screw from a previously placed rod in his lower right leg, the team announced.
NBA games
James Harden scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Houston Rockets to a 115-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
NBA games
LeBron James attacked from the start and scored 33 points, Kyrie Irving added 21, and the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their semifinal series with Chicago.
NCAA news:
Former Washington starting point guard Nigel Williams-Goss will transfer to Gonzaga and be eligible for the 2016-17 season.
NBA rumors
Brooklyn Nets GM Billy King laid a out clear visionof the team he'd like to have next season. It starts with retaining Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Quincy Pondexter underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning.
NBA rumors
Another national story emerged about the troubled relationship between coach Tom Thibodeau and the front office.
Injuries
John Wall was a late scratch, ruled out of the second game against the Hawks night because his sprained wrist would not allow him to dribble with control.
NBA games
Mike Conley returned just eight days after having facial surgery to score 22 points, and the Grizzlies used a smothering defensive effort to beat the Warriors.