Mark McGwire, who has spent three seasons on the Padres' staff, will not return as bench coach next season, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.
Dwight Howard said the Rockets were "very happy" after James Harden's winning shot in Game 3, saying critics of the muted reaction from the team's bench "made a big deal out of nothing."
Spurs center Tim Duncan came off the bench for just the third time in his career Saturday against the visiting Warriors, who are without their starting center, Andrew Bogut.
Lakers coach Byron Scott says under no circumstances will he bench Kobe Bryant during what could be the 37-year-old star's final season.
The point guard had missed a game and returned to play two games before being held out again against the Suns.
Tempers flared and the benches cleared after San Francisco Giants starter Madison Bumgarner shouted something toward the Texas Rangers bench as the fourth inning ended Friday night.
