News archive: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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Injuries
Matthew Dellavedova said he was doing better Wednesday after feeling the "tiredest" he has been after a 20-point performance in a 96-91 win over the Warriors.
NBA rumors
The New York Knicks are in active discussions offering cash considerations to acquire a draft pick in the late first-round to early second-round range.
Execs and owners
Sacramento Kings general manager Pete D'Alessandro has accepted a front-office position in Denver, a person familiar with the decision said Wednesday.
Execs and owners
The Phoenix Suns have announced that President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby will be transitioning to the position of Senior Advisor as of August 1, 2015.
NBA rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pick up center Robert Sacre’s veteran-minimum team option, according to league sources.
News
Game 3 of the 2015 NBA Finals delivered a 13.7 overnight rating, making it ABC’s highest-rated Game 3 ever and up 33 percent from a 10.3 from last year.
Economy
The NBA and Nike announced an 8-year global merchandising and marketing partnership that will make Nike the official oncourt apparel provider.
NBA draft
Karl-Anthony Towns has been showing off his shot-blocking chops in the pre-draft process, turning away every attempt by the Lakers to get a closer look at him.
NBA rumors
The biggest threat to LaMarcus Aldridge leaving Portland is the general idea of returning to Texas with the Mavericks as the favorite to sign him.
Injuries
Matthew Dellavedova experienced "severe cramping," and required an IV after putting up 20 points in 39 minutes. He was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 40 points and the Cavaliers survived Golden State's furious fourth-quarter comeback led by Stephen Curry for a 96-91 win over the Warriors.
News
It sounds like NBA legend Jerry West has some serious doubts about Phil Jackson's ability to turn things around for the New York Knicks.
NCAA news:
Murray State has hired former assistant Matt McMahon as its men's basketball coach. McMahon replaces Steve Prohm.
NCAA news:
The Louisville Cardinals have given basketball coach Rick Pitino a four-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, it was announced Tuesday.
NCAA news:
Former Indiana forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea is transferring to East Tennessee State. The 6-foot-9 forward must sit out the 2015-16 season due to NCAA rules.