News archive: Sunday, June 14, 2015
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NBA market
Facing a Monday deadline to invoke the final remaining season on his contract or opt for free agency, Hornets big man Al Jefferson is staying right where he is.
NBA rumors
His agent has let it be known that Tristan Thompson wants a max deal, or close to it. He turned down a four-year, $52 million deal last October.
National teams
Oklahoma City Thunder injured forward Serge Ibaka has not discarded to play the Eurobasket with the Spanish national team this summer.
Injuries
Joel Embiid seems no closer to playing nearly one year after the Sixers took him with the third overall pick in the draft.
Coaches
San Antonio assistant Jim Boylen has accepted an associate head coaching job with the Chicago Bulls, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
The Milwaukee Bucks intend to pursue Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez this summer. Lopez, 27, is expected to opt out of his contract and become a free agent.
News
The 2015 NBA Finals between Cleveland and Golden State is the most-watched and highest-rated NBA Finals ever on ABC through four games, according to Nielsen.
News
The Warriors will host a viewing party Tuesday at Oracle Arena for fans to watch the team take on the Cavaliers in Cleveland in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Execs and owners
The Denver Nuggets have named Pete D’Alessandro their Senior Vice President of Business and Team Operations.
NCAA news:
North Carolina State forward Lennard Freeman is recovering from surgery to repair a broken right leg. He will need three to four months to recover.