News archive: Friday, April 22, 2016
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NBA awards
The Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum is the winner of the 2015-16 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award. McCollum received 101 first-place votes and 559 total points.
Coaches
Former Thunder coach Scott Brooks has agreed in principle to a five-year, $35 million contract to become head coach of the Washington Wizards.
Injuries
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which revealed a left foot strain. Batum is listed as out for Game 3.
Coaches
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with Tom Thibodeau as President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach, and Scott Layden as General Manager.
Records
The Cleveland Cavaliers went 20 of 38 on 3s and tied the postseason record shared by Golden State (2015), Dallas (2011) and Seattle (1996).