NBA News Roundup, Sunday, April 7th: Kevin Love linked to the Lakers, Hall of Fame Inductees announced and more

After another year of thrilling action, the 2018/19 NBA season is quickly coming to a close. The 2019 playoffs are now less than one week away, and teams such as the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will be hoping to end the Golden State Warriors' recent dominance.

While the participants from the Western Conference have long been established, the final three spots in the East are still up for grabs. The Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets are all still in with a chance to secure one of the final places, and this battle will be the main focus of the remaining regular season.

On the other side of things, already eliminated teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks are gearing up for a major summer of in-and-outs, while lottery teams are eagerly awaiting the upcoming draft. So, here are the biggest stories from around the NBA for April 7th.

Houston Rockets Sign Michael Frazier

The G-League standout will spend the playoffs with the Rockets

The Houston Rockets have struggled with depth and injuries all season long, but the team is set to bring in Michael Frazier ahead of the playoffs. Frazier declared his eligibility for the NBA draft back in 2015, although the University of Florida product went undrafted, and a short spell with the Lakers didn't result in an NBA appearance.

However, the guard has since forged a career for himself in the G-League, and with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Frazier has this season averaged 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals. There are no guarantees that the 25-year-old will appear during the playoffs, although his addition gives the Rockets cover in case of a playoff injury.

2019 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Vlade Divac is among the 2019 Hall of Fame Class

The latest twelve inductees to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were announced on Saturday. The class which is set to be honored on September 6th contains a number of notable names including Vlade Divac, Sidney Moncrief, and Al Attles.

Divac was one of the first European basketball players to find success in the NBA, averaging a near double-double over the course of his fifteen seasons in the league.

Meanwhile, Moncrief is widely regarded as one of the best guards in history, and during his 10-seasons with the Bucks, he was named as an All-Star on five occasions.

Attles spent the entirety of his playing and coaching career with the Warriors, leading the team to their first Championship during the 74-75 season.

Full Class:

Bill Fitch, Bobby Jones, Sidney Moncrief, Jack Sikma, Paul Westphal, Tennessee A&I: 57/59, Teresa Weatherspoon, Al Attles, Charles Cooper, Vlade Divac, Cal Braun, Wayland Baptist University: 1948/82

Kevin Love linked to the Lakers

Could the Lakers reunite Kevin Love and LeBron James?

After a difficult season, the Los Angeles Lakers are understood to be targeting Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis this summer. However, they will face intense competition to land both players, and Matt Burke of Metro Sports is reporting that the Lakers could be forced to turn their attention to Love:

Another team that could be interested in landing Love is the Lakers, given the LeBron James connection. If Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson strike out with some of the top tier free agency, they may have no choice but to look to the trade market where Love will be one of the biggest names available.

Love previously played alongside LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and in 2016, the duo played a key role in helping the franchise end their long wait to win a first NBA championship.