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[May 13, 2015]  May 12 (The Sports Xchange) - The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Monty Williams on Tuesday.

In five seasons, Williams led the Pelicans to the postseason twice and an overall record of 173-221.

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Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol was ruled out for Tuesday night's Game 5 against the Cavaliers in Cleveland, the second straight NBA playoff game that Gasol will miss because of a hamstring injury.

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The Sacramento Kings retained David Arseneault Jr. as coach of their NBA Development League franchise in Reno, picking up his contract option.

The 28-year-old Arseneault completed his first season last month with the Bighorns, who posted a 20-30 record.

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The NBA Draft will be held in Brooklyn for the third straight year.

The league announced the draft will take place at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Barclays Center. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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