News archive: May 2015 (Page 6)
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NBA games
While LeBron James led Cavs with 31 points, it was J.R. Smith who ignited the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. He made eight 3-pointers.
NBA awards
San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, headlines the 2014-15 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today.
Injuries
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard is questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference final after suffering a left knee sprain in Game 1.
Suspensions & fines
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping rules during Game 1 against Rockets.
Injuries
Jusuf Nurkic is scheduled to undergo knee surgery for a slight tear of the patella tendon. He is expected to be sidelined 3 to 4 months while he recovers.
NBA rumors
At No. 4, the Knicks could choose between Ohio State guard D'Angelo Russell or point guard Emmanuel Mudiay. That is, if the Knicks keep the pick.
NBA draft
The Minnesota Timberwolves will have the first overall pick in NBA Draft 2015, which will be held in Brooklyn at Barclays Center on Thursday, June 25, 2015.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond announced that guard Tyler Ennis underwent successful labral repair surgery to his right shoulder on Tuesday.
NBA games
Stephen Curry finish with 34 points, and the Warriors rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second quarter to beat the Houston Rockets in Game 1.
NBA awards
Russell Westbrook has received the 2014-15 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of his countless charitable contributions and efforts.
NBA rumors
There have been exploratory conversations between John Calipari and Pelicans but it doesn't appear New Orleans would be willing to meet his financial demands.
NCAA news:
Kentucky's men's basketball team was nearly as perfect in the classroom in 2013-14 as it was on the basketball court last season.
News
Marcin Gortat addressed on Monday the personal issues that began to plague him sometime after the All-Star break.
Coaches
The exodus of Toronto Raptors assistant coaches has begun. League sources have confirmed that the team is parting ways with Bill Bayno.
Coaches
Former Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks has emerged as a possible candidate for Bill Donovan's staff.