News archive: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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NBA rumors
The Kings began search to replace George Karl by interviewing Sam Mitchell, the former Toronto Raptors coach who served as interim head coach in Minnesota.
NBA rumors
Tom Thibodeau is finalizing a five-year deal to become president of basketball operations and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Obituaries
Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, the flashy point guard who led the Miami Heat in scoring their inaugural game on Nov. 5, 1988, died Wednesday at 52.
Stats
With an uncharacteristic off shooting night, Kevin Durant tied Michael Jordan for the most misses in a postseason game since 1997 with 26 on Monday.
Suspensions & fines
Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating. Van Gundy made his comments in a live television interview.