News archive: April 2017 (Page 4)
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Records
Russell Westbrook hit a long 3 at the buzzer to give him 50 points and the Thunder a win while also setting a new single-season NBA triple-double record.
NBA awards
Pacers’ Paul George and Thunder’s Russell Westbrook were named NBA Players of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard/forward Axel Toupane for the remainder of the 2016-17 season.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Elijah Millsap to a multiyear contract. Millsap averaged 4.2 points over 67 games in two seasons with the Utah Jazz.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived guard DeAndre Liggins, Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin announced on Sunday. The Cavaliers roster now stands at 14.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Quinn Cook for the remainder of the 2016-17 season.
News
With the Utah Jazz earning their 49th victory of the season over Minnesota, 120-113, the Jazz have officially captured the 2017 Northwest Division title.
Injuries
Following multiple workout sessions in recent days, Kevin Durant has been cleared by the team’s medical staff to return to full-team practices.
Records
The Golden State Warriors clinched the best overall record in the NBA for a third-straight season following tonight’s 120-111 victory at Phoenix.
Records
Goran Dragic scored 33 points, and the Heat made a franchise-record 21 3-pointers to pull back into a tie for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Injuries
New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose underwent left knee arthroscopy for a medial meniscus tear in Chicago on Wednesday, the team announced.
Injuries
Tristan Thompson suffered a sprained right thumb during the third quarter of Tuesday's game vs. the Magic in Cleveland at Quicken Loans Arena.
NBA market
The Brooklyn Nets have signed Archie Goodwin to a multi-year contract. In seven games with Brooklyn, Goodwin has averaged 6.6 points and 1.9 assists per game.
Injuries
Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker underwent surgery to repair a fractured left hand. He is expected to be out 3-4 weeks.
NBA awards
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in March.