News archive: May 2017 (Page 3)
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Injuries
Cavaliers center Walter Tavares suffered a fracture in his right hand during practice. He is out indefinitely and his status will be updated as appropriate.
Former players
Chauncey Billups has signed a new multiyear deal with ESPN, continuing his expanded role as an NBA analyst, the network announced.
NBA market
ASM Sports, which represents Kyle Lowry, confirmed that Raptors star point guard has opted out of the last year of his contract with the Toronto Raptors.
Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe underwent successful surgery to repair a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.
Injuries
Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis underwent a minor surgical procedure on his right ankle and is expected to return to full basketball activity in 12 weeks.
Suspensions & fines
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas has been fined for directing inappropriate language toward a fan. The incident occurred during the Celtics’ loss in Game 3.
Obituaries
George Irvine, who coached nearly 200 games for the Indiana Pacers in the 1980s before working in the front office, has died after battling cancer. He was 69.
Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.
NBA market
Veteran forward Rudy Gay plans to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Sacramento Kings to become a free agent.
NBA market
Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry said he’ll opt out of the final year of his contract this week and become an unrestricted free agent in July.
Injuries
Houston Rockets center Nene will miss the remainder of the postseason with a left adductor tear. The Rockets medical staff is reviewing treatment options.
Coaches
Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra are the co-recipients of the inaugural Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award
Coaches
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has had a spinal cord leak procedure on his back and remains out indefinitely.
Suspensions & fines
Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been suspended one game for charging and making forceful and unwarranted contact with Celtics center Kelly Olynyk.
Execs and owners
Hawks' Mike Budenholzer will continue to serve as head coach, while resigning as president. Wes Wilcox has resigned from his position as general manager.