News archive: Saturday, June 20, 2015
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News
Hundreds of thousands of fans who gathered for Friday’s victory parade celebrated the Golden State Warrior’s first championship in 40 years.
Coaches
Former Denver Nuggets coach Melvin Hunt has agreed to join Rick Carlisle's coaching staff in Dallas.
Execs and owners
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a buyout of the final 2 years of general manager Danny Ferry's contract, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
NBA draft
Phil Jackson acknowledged in an interview that the fall from the top two to the No. 4 spot in next Thursday’s draft has altered the team’s approach.
NBA market
Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake has exercised his player option for the 2015-16 season, it was announced Friday by President Neil Olshey.
NBA draft
The Lakers will host a private workout for Duke center Jahlil Okafor on Friday afternoon marking the second individual workout Okafor has had with the team.
NBA rumors
The Lakers are unlikely to exercise the option on forward Jordan Hill’s contract for the 2015-16 season and they’ll allow Hill to enter into free agency.
Former players
The mother of NBA great Charles Barkley, Charcey Glenn, has died at her home in Alabama. She was 73.
NCAA news:
North Carolina has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Roy Williams, keeping the Hall of Fame coach with the Tar Heels through the 2019-20 season.