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Sports ♦ Posted 10/21/11
NBA Lockout Continues, Players & Owners Divided On Issues
The NBA lockout continues... After three days and 30 hours of labor negotiations, both sides (owners and players) left without reaching an agreement this week ... and very far away from one, apparently. Now, it's likely more games will be cut from the 2011-12 NBA season, and possibly even the entire schedule. Union president, Derek...
Sports ♦ Posted 10/18/11
Philadelphia 76ers Sold To Group Which Includes Will Smith
The Philadelphia 76ers have been sold off, and is now under new management, reports ESPN. The deal has been in the works, and involves a group led by New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris. The group also includes David Blitzer, Art Wrubel, former NBA agent Jason Levien, and actor Will Smith. According to ESPN,...
Sports ♦ Posted 10/14/11
NBA Commissioner Says If There's No Deal Next Week, Season Is In Jeopardy
It's coming down to the wire, regarding news if there will or will not be a 2011-12 NBA season. NBA commissioner David Stern said Thursday (October 13) that if significant progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached by early next week that the remainder of the season, which already lost two weeks, may be in jeopardy. He explained the league's position in a...
Sports ♦ Posted 10/11/11
NBA Cancels First Two Weeks (100 Games) Of Regular Season
What people feared would happen has actually happened. The first two weeks of the 2011-12 NBA regular season has been cancelled. And, if players and team owners don't agree on terms soon, more games are in jeopardy, possibly the entire 82-game season, NBA commissioner David Stern announced Monday night (October 10). After several hours of negotiations over two days failed to produced a new labor...
Sports ♦ Posted 10/04/11
NBA Season Still In Limbo, League Hasn't Ruled Out Late Season Start [Updated]
With NBA labor talks continuing for a full day on Tuesday (October 4), the question still remains: will this year's NBA season be cancelled? While it's very possible, league commissioner David Stern explained Monday (October 3) that he's not ruling out the possibility that the season would start later than expected, rather than beginning a shortened schedule and/or a cancelled season altogether. The assumption is...
Tech & Gaming, Videos ♦ Posted 09/30/11
Michael Jordan, Drake & Fans Debate Greatest NBA Team (NBA 2K12 Commercial)
With the "NBA 2K12" dropping Tuesday (October 4th), this new commercial for the latest installment "NBA 2K" hit the Internet this week ... where several people offer their opinion on the greatest NBA team ever. Each person debates their best team -- including NBA legend Michael Jordan, rapper Drake, and fans of the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks....
Sports ♦ Posted 09/30/11
NBA Player Delonte West Gets Day Job At Maryland Furniture Store
Some of his counterparts are exploring overseas options during the NBA lockout, but free agent Delonte West is finding other work. The 28-year-old point guard revealed Wednesday (September 28), via Twitter (@CharleeRedz13), that he's working at a Maryland furniture store. He tweeted every step of the application process, all the way to his first day of work. "Applied at Regency Furniture, need a 2nd job...
Sports ♦ Posted 09/29/11
Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace Arrested On DUI, Weapons Charges
Veteran Detroit Pistons center, Ben Wallace, was arrested early Thursday morning (September 29) in a Detroit suburb on drunk driving and weapons charges. According to the Associated Press, the 37-year-old NBA player was arrested at around 3 a.m. in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, after observed a Cadillac Escalade being driven erratically. Following the stop, police conducted a field sobriety test, and also found an unloaded pistol...
Fashion ♦ Posted 09/29/11
Adidas Unveils Derrick Rose's Signature adiZero Rose 2 Sneaker
Adidas unveiled the never-seen-before new signature shoe for NBA star Derrick Rose's new signature basketball shoe, the adiZero Rose 2, through a new marketing campaign called "The Bull." Unveiled on Thursday (September 29), The Bull is a 60-second spot that celebrates one of league's most exciting players and showcases his athleticism, fearlessness and basketball prowess. "The adiZero Rose 2 is built for my speed, so...
Sports ♦ Posted 09/28/11
Jay-Z To Help Design The Brooklyn Nets' New Jerseys
Jay-Z announced this week that when the Nets move to Brooklyn in 2012, that they would keep their name. They will be referred to as the Brooklyn Nets when they move to Barclays Center. Although the name will be the same, the NBA team will need new uniforms ... and Jay will be giving input to a group of designers in the creation of the...
Sports ♦ Posted 09/27/11
Ex-NBA Pro Javaris Crittenton Released On Bond For Murder Charge
After being charged with murder in late August, ex-NBA player Javaris Crittenton was allowed to be released on bond by an Atlanta judge. According to the Associated Press, the 23-year-old -- who last played for the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League -- was released on a $230,000 bond after Fulton County Magistrate Judge Karen Woodson made the decision Tuesday (September 27), following hours...
Sports ♦ Posted 09/23/11
NBA Postpones Training Camps, Cancels 43 Preseason Games
With lockout negations still going on, the NBA has announced Friday (September 23) that they've postponed training camps indefinitely, and canceled 43 preseasons games, because both sides have yet to real a new labor deal. According to ESPN, games from October 9th to the 15th have been canceled. "We have regretfully reached the point on the calendar where we are not able to open training...
Sports ♦ Posted 09/15/11
NBA Great Chris Mullin To Have Number Retired By Golden State Warriors
Chris Mullin, a member of the NBA's 2011 Hall of Fame class, is set to have his #17 jersey retired by the Golden State Warriors. The NBA great, known for his sharp-shooting, will have his number retired in a ceremony on January 20th during the Warriors' home game against the Indiana Pacers. Team owner Joe Lacob made the announcement Wednesday night (September 14) at an...
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