News archive: April 2016
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Coaches
The Los Angeles Lakers and Luke Walton reached an agreement on a multi-year contract for Walton to become the next Head Coach of the team.
NBA games
Damian Lillard scored 28 points and the Blazers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the resilient Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA rumors
Deron Williams intends to opt out of the second season of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Williams plans to seek a multi-year deal.
Injuries
Hornets center Spencer Hawes underwent an MRI which revealed a sprained MCL in his right knee. He is listed as out for Game 6 and will be re-evaluated in a week
NBA games
Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Hawks advanced to the second round with a 104-92 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
Execs and owners
Sacramento Kings have named Ken Catanella as Assistant General Manager. He joins the Kings front office after serving the Detroit Pistons for nearly five years.
NBA games
Golden State Warriors rolled right into the second round of the playoffs by embarrassing the Houston Rockets 114-81 to win the best-of-seven series 4-1.
NBA awards
Wayne Ellington of the Brooklyn Nets has won the 2015-16 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award as selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
NBA draft
The NBA announced Tuesday that 162 players, 117 college players and 45 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2016 NBA Draft.
NBA rumors
Dirk Nowitzki is not retiring and almost certainly will spend a 19th season with the Mavericks. He even says he might have to "unretire" from his national team.
Injuries
Clippers' Blake Griffin will miss the remainder of the playoffs after aggravating his injury and Chris Paul underwent surgery to repair a right hand fracture.
Coaches
The Wizards announced Tuesday that Scott Brooks has been hired as the team’s new head coach. Brooks will become the 24 th head coach in franchise history.
News
The Sacramento Kings unveiled a family of new logos to the delight of hundreds of season ticket holders and a sprinkling of current and former players.
NBA awards
The Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr, whose team won an NBA-record 73 games, is the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2015-16 NBA Coach of the Year.
Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul suffered a fracture in his right, shooting hand during Monday night's 98-84 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.