News archive: June 2015 (Page 8)
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NBA rumors
Paul Pierce is "definitely" ?playing next season and plans to pass on his player option with the Washington Wizards that is valued at $5.54 million.
Execs and owners
Former Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry was not motivated by racial bias in making statements which ultimately ended his time with the team.
NBA rumors
Ed Davis will opt out of his $1.1 million player option in hopes for a more lucrative and long-term deal with the Lakers. He seeks $7-10M a year contract.
NBA rumors
As Greg Oden attempts a return in the NBA, the former No. 1 overall pick worked out for the Charlotte Hornets and will visit the Dallas Mavericks this week.
Coaches
The mother of Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers has died in Illinois. The Clippers say Bettye Rivers died Friday.
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.
Coaches
David Blatt said he absolutely intends to return as coach of the Cavaliers and has the organization’s backing after a 53-win season and trip to the NBA Finals.