News from April 7.

The NBA named Kobe Bryant (LAL) and Joe Johnson (Atl) as Players of the
Week for the week ending April 6.  Bryant averaged 30 points, 9.3
rebounds, and 6 assists as the Lakers went 3-0.  Johnson averaged 25.3
points as Atlanta went 3-1.

The Basketball Hall of Fame announced the inductees for the class of 2008.
The inductees are:
 Players
   Adrian Dantley   played 15 seasons in NBA with 7 teams, 23,177 career
                    points
   Patrick Ewing    played 17 seasons in NBA including 15 with New York,
                    Olympic gold medalist 1984 and 1992, won NCAA
                    championship with Georgetown in 1984 and was MVP
   Hakeem Olajuwon  played 19 seasons in NBA including 17 with Houston, 
                    won NBA championship in 1994 and 1995, Olympic gold
                    medalist 1996
 Coaches
   Pat Riley        24 years coaching in NBA with LA Lakers, New York, and
                    Miami, NBA Coach of Year 1997, won NBA championship in
                    1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 2005
   Cathy Rush       149-15 record coaching at Imaculata College, won AIAW
                    Championships in 1972, 1973, and 1974
 Contributors
   Bill Davidson    Detroit Pistons owner since 1974, Detroit won 3 NBA 
                    titles during his ownership
   Dick Vitale      29 years as TV college basketball analyst
The enshrinement ceremonies will take place September 5.

Portland recalled Josh McRoberts from the NBADL.

Utah assigned Morris Almond to the NBADL.

Phoenix recalled Alando Tucker from the NBADL.


[There were no games on April 7.]