News archive: 2017 (Page 25)
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NBA market
The Charlotte Hornets have declined the team option on forward Christian Wood for the 2017-'18 season, making Wood an unrestricted free agent.
News
Carmelo and La La Anthony are separated. Sources close to the couple tell us the actress and NBA superstar are now living separately.
Injuries
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert left win at the LA Clippers in the first quarter and did not return. He has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension.
Incidents
Chyna J. Thomas, the sister of NBA star Isaiah Thomas, died in a one-car accident on Interstate 5 in Federal Way early Saturday near Tacoma (Washington).
NBA awards
Pacers’ Paul George and Clippers’ Chris Paul were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
NBA awards
Knicks’ Willy Hernangomez and Suns’ Tyler Ulis were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
NBA awards
Pacers’ Nate McMillan and Clippers’ Doc Rivers were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
Injuries
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that Tony Allen will be out indefinitely with a right calf strain. He is unlikely to play in the team's opening-round series.
Execs and owners
The Orlando Magic have dismissed Rob Hennigan as general manager. Matt Lloyd has been named interim general manager and will be a candidate for the position.
NBA rumors
News
The NBA set the all-time regular-season attendance record for a third consecutive season with 21,997,412 fans attending games during the 2016-17 regular season.
NBA games
The field for the NBA postseason is set, with Wade and the Chicago Bulls claiming one of the last two available spots on the final night of the regular season.
NBA market
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Dahntay Jones and Edy Tavares. Jones last played for the Cavaliers in 2015-16 and Tavares has spent season in the NBADL.
Suspensions & fines
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson have each been fined $25,000, it was announced by the league.
Injuries
New York Knicks center Joakim Noah will undergo surgery for a left torn rotator cuff and will need four to six months to rehabilitate the shoulder.