News archive: Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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NBA draft
Five ties among teams that finished the 2016-17 NBA regular season with identical records were broken to determine the order of selection for NBA Draft 2017.
Awards
The NBA Development League announced Tuesday afternoon that Cavs center Edy Tavares is the 2016-17 NBA Development League Defensive Player of the Year.
Injuries
Sixers forward Robert Covington underwent successful minor arthroscopic surgery today to address a meniscus tear in his right knee.
Execs and owners
The Phoenix Suns are planning to keep general manager Ryan McDonough in place entering the final year of his contract, according to league sources.