Archive for January 16, 2013
BC Khimki MR players strike
As they threatened, the players of BC Khimki Moscow Region (Russia-TBL) have gone on strike due to months of unpaid wages. As has been
Read MoreMiami lawyer sues Spurs for resting stars
Didn’t get the game you were hoping for? Sue. That’s what one Miami lawyer is doing to the San Antonio Spurs for the Nov. 29 game in which coach Gregg Popovich sent home four of his key players instead of playing them against the Miami Heat. Lawyer Larry McGuinness, who was at the game, filed…
Read MoreChristophe Massie signs with Panteras
Christophe Massie (206 cm, Memphis’03) has signed a deal to play for Panteras de Miranda of Venezuela LPB. Massie has played previously in Bosnia (Igokea), Greece (Gymnastikos Olympia Larissas and Trikalla), Israel (Ironi Ashkelon), Italy (Livorno, Fabriano and Air Avellino) and Spain (Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014). Massie started this season playing in France for JSF…
Read MoreNBA D-League Transaction Report
January 14, 2013 The following players have been acquired: Zach Andrews (LAD) Matt Dickey (TEX) The following NBA player has been assigned: Doron Lamb (FWN from MIL) – 1/12 The following NBA player has been recalled: Patrick Beverley (RGV) – 1/14 Cory Joseph (AUS) – 1/14 Tony Wroten (RNO) – 1/14 Daniel Orton (TUL) –…
Read MoreSmush Parker released by Cibona
Smush Parker (193 cm, Fordham ’02) has been released by KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (Croatia-A1). Parker was on a one-month contract with the club that they’ve chosen to not renew. Parker has five years of NBA experience, having played from 2002 through 2008 for multiple teams. His best seasons were in 2005-06 and 2006-07, when…
Read MoreMilt Palacio added by Lietuvos rytas
Milt Palacio (193 cm, Colorado State ’99) has been added by Lietuvos Rytas. Palacio is a former NBA player who played three seasons in the league. Two seasons for the Toronto Raptors from 2003 to 2005 and one season for the Utah Jazz in 2005-06 where he had averages of 6.2 ppg, 1.9 rpg, and…
Read MoreEuroChallenge Top 16: Home court advantage
The EuroChallenge Last 16 round tipped off on Tuesday with a full slate of eight contests. As was the case last week with the Euroleague matches, the EuroChallenge home squads had the upper hand as seven of eight victories went to the locals. The only exception was the Telekom Baskets Bonn victory over Okapi Aalstar…
Read MoreNCAA: No. 2 Indiana falls to Wisconsin
As the pre-season No. 1 team in the NCAA, Indiana had everyone around college basketball talking. They had the pre-season pick for player of the
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