News archive: April 2016 (Page 6)
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NBA market
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived center Ryan Hollins. He appeared in 32 games for the Grizzlies this season and averaged 3.6 points and 2.7 rebounds.
Coaches
Announcing he has Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan joined public figures like Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali.
Records
For the third straight year, the Lakers have set a franchise record for most losses in a season. Wednesday's loss gave the Lakers their 62nd loss in 2015-16.
Former players
The Chicago Bulls announced Wednesday that Horace Grant has been named Special Advisor to President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Reinsdorf.
Execs and owners
After three seasons, Sam Hinkie has stepped down from his post as general manager and president of basketball operations of the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA market
The 76ers reached an agreement Wednesday with Christian Wood, enabling him to remain with the team for the rest of the season.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed center Henry Sims for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Records
Mirza Teletovic made his 165th 3-pointer of the season setting a new NBA record for the most 3-pointers made by a reserve in one season.
Stats
Spurs' Tim Duncan became the third player with 1,000 victories in the regular season, following Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Robert Parish.
Stats
Ohlahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook recorded his league-leading 17th triple-double against the Nuggets.
NBA awards
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.
NBA awards
Josh Richardson and Karl-Anthony Towns today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Jordan Hamilton for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Hamilton has appeared in five games averaging 11.4 points.
NCAA news:
Villanova junior Kris Jenkins made a buzzer-beating 3 Monday night to lift the Wildcats to a 77-74 victory and the national championship.
Awards
Allen Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming, Sheryl Swoopes, Tom Izzo and Jerry Reinsdorf were elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday.