News archive: May 2015 (Page 5)
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Injuries
On the first possession of the fourth quarter, Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford appeared to bump knees with Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert.
Injuries
Late last week, Gordon Hayward underwent a minor outpatient surgical procedure to address inflammation in his right heel.
News
The Warriors' flight was delayed roughly three hours out of Oakland on Friday due to mechanical problems and the team had to cancel a late-afternoon practice.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 30 points, and the Cavaliers took command of the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Atlanta Hawks 94-82 to take a 2-0 lead.
NCAA transactions
UC Davis basketball coach Jim Les has signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season. The school announced the deal Friday.
NBA rumors
This isn't the first time Mitch Kupchak, or even Kobe Bryant himself, has said that the All-Star is likely to call it a career after the 2015-16 season.
Obituaries
Marques Haynes, the Harlem Globetrotters star often called the greatest dribbler in basketball history, has died. He was 89.
Injuries
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable for tonight's Game 2 Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA games
Stephen Curry scored 33 points before James Harden lost the ball in the closing seconds to end a spectacular duel between the NBA MVP and runner-up.
NCAA news:
In a year and a half, Georgia coach Mark Fox has gone from possible pink slip recipient to a man who just got a new contract through the 2019-20 season.
NBA awards
The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James headline the 2014-15 All-NBA First Team, the NBA announced today.
Injuries
Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll suffered a left leg injury with 4:59 remaining in the fourth quarter of last night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Tyreke Evans underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday evening.
NBA rumors
For someone who is under contract until the summer of 2018, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has to deal with a lot of speculation about his future.
Coaches
Former Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks plans to pass on interview chances and appears inclined to sit out the 2015-16 season.