News archive: May 2015 (Page 2)
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NCAA news:
The Southeastern Conference will distribute $436.8 million out of an NCAA-record $455.8 million in revenues between its 14 institutions.
NCAA news:
Big 12 schools will split up a record $252 million in revenue, the ninth year in a row of increases.
Coaches
Vinny Del Negro discussed the New Orleans Pelicans coaching vacancy with general manager Dell Demps, according to league sources.
News
The Golden State Warriors remain the favorites to win the NBA title. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook have them at 5-12 odds to win it all.
NBA rumors
Elton Brand will take several weeks off before deciding if a 17th NBA season is in his future. The elder statesman of the Hawks is an unrestricted free agent.
NBA rumors
As difficult as it will be to pry Marc Gasol away from the city with which he has roots, he acknowledged what a powerful lure the Spurs will be.
NCAA news:
Former Vanderbilt basketball player Dai-Jon Parker died Thursday in an accidental drowning in Indianapolis. He was 22.
Coaches
Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman announced today that Tom Thibodeau will not be retained as the team’s head coach.
NBA rumors
Scott Skiles has unexpectedly emerged as a candidate for the ?New Orleans Pelicans' vacant coaching position, according to league sources.
Injuries
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Kyle Korver had surgery this evening to repair ligament damage in his right ankle. Shelvin Mack will have surgery next week.
Former players
Former Pacer, and current team radio broadcaster, Scot Pollard has been cast as a contestant for Season 32 of CBS's "Survivor".
NBA rumors
The Hawks are supremely confident they can keep Paul Millsap and DeMarre Carroll, and they have the cap space to do it and add another free agent.
NBA games
Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 24 points, and the Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years.
NCAA news:
Walter Byers, the first executive director of the NCAA, who spent 36 years leading and shaping the organization that oversees college athletics, has died.
NCAA news:
Bill Foster, the only Clemson basketball coach to reach the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight, has died after long bout with Parkinson's disease. He was 79.