News archive: May 2016 (Page 3)
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NBA games
Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry guided Golden State another step closer to a repeat title with a 125-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5.
Suspensions & fines
Miami guard Goran Dragic has been assessed a technical foul and fined $2,000 for swinging at Toronto guard Cory Joseph under the basket.
Injuries
The Dallas Mavericks announced that guard Devin Harris underwent surgery on both his left great toe and left thumb on Tuesday morning.
NBA awards
The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, who led the team to the best regular-season record in NBA history, has won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
Coaches
The Sacramento Kings named Dave Joerger as the team’s new head coach. Joerger has agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract that includes a team option.
Injuries
Hornets guard Kemba Walker underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Walker is expected to resume basketball activities in early July.
NBA awards
San Antonio Spurs General Manager R.C. Buford has been named the 2015-16 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the NBA announced today.
NBA games
The Cavaliers finished off the second-round series against the Hawks with four straight wins, just as they did in the opening round against Detroit.
Injuries
Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the remainder of the Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff series versus Miami with a sprained right ankle.
Coaches
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that Dave Joerger will not return as head coach next season. Joerger owns an overall career head coaching record of 147-99.
Injuries
The Clippers confirmed that Blake Griffin would not participate in the Olympics in August in Rio de Janeiro after undergoing a medical procedure last week.
Injuries
Stephen Curry was listed as doubtful to play in Game 3 and considered by Warriors coach Steve Kerr to be doubtful for Game 4 of the Western semifinals.
Coaches
The Utah Jazz announced Friday a long-term contract extension for third-year head coach Quin Snyder. Snyder's contract now runs through 2021.
Coaches
Larry Bird announced Thursday that Frank Vogel will not return as head coach of the Pacers. In five-plus seasons, Vogel compiled a 250-181 record.
Injuries
Wizards guard John Wall underwent a successful procedure to excise calcific deposits in his left patella tendon in order to eliminate pain and assist healing.