Posts by CJ Clarkson
2015 NBA D-League Draft
Former NBA players keep their dreams of returning to the “big league” alive after being selected in the Top 3 picks of the 2015 NBA D-League Draft. Jeff Ayres of Arizona State was taken first overall by the Idaho Stampede. Former San Antonio Spur Jimmer Fredette was picked up by the Westchester Knicks with the…
Read MoreAdriatic League: Cedevita and Cibona pick up wins
The Adriatic League had two games on tap yesterday as Round 8 of the regular season began to wind down. Two Croatian clubs came away with key wins over their respective opponents. KK Cibona VIP Zagreb played host to BC Igokea Aleksandrovac and prevailed 86-72. KK Cedevita Zagreb grabbed a key win on the road…
Read MoreFIBA Europe Cup in Full Swing
56 teams from across Europe have tossed their names into the hat with the hopes of being the inaugural champion of the first ever FIBA Europe Cup. The second-tier competition sponsored by FIBA has replaced the EuroChallenge this season. Two conferences and 14 Groups (4 Teams each) have been formed and Round 1 of the…
Read MoreNBA Opens 2015-16 Season with 3 Games
The NBA officially welcomed the 2015-16 season with three games. The reigning NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls faced off against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago. Last but not the least, the Atlanta Hawks took on the new-look Detroit Pistons. Going…
Read MoreAdriatic League Round 7 Recap
Round 7 of the 2015-16 regular season of the Adriatic League is in the books and the highly competitive regional league was not in short supply of basketball action for its fans. Montenegrin powerhouse Buducnost Voli Podgorica remains atop of the league standings with their impressive 6-1 start to the season. They downed hosts Union…
Read MoreSpanish Liga Endesa, Four Teams still Unbeaten
We’re only three rounds into Spanish Liga Endesa regular season and there will definitely be more changes in the standings, but for now only four teams can lay claim to holding undefeated records in the league. FC Barcelona, Gran Canaria 2014, Laboral Kutxa Vitoria, and Valencia Basket all share perfect 3-0 slates. Barca easily handled…
Read MoreFlip Saunders, T-Wolves Coach dies at 60
Flip Saunders, president of basketball operations, co-owner, and coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves passed away at the age of 60 today. He was being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer. Saunders was diagnosed in August and the team announced that he would be missing the 2015-16 NBA season after he experienced complications from…
Read MoreFrench Pro A: Strasbourg joins Leaders
Round 4 of the French Pro A regular season is now in the books. The last game for the round was between Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez and Strasbourg IG. The visiting Strasbourg club won the game convincingly 79-90. They were carried to victory on the shoulders of Rodrigue Beaubois’ 37 points. This is Strasbourg’s third win…
Read MoreRed Star stunned at Home in Belgrade!
Round 6 of regular season action in the Adriatic League ended with a surprise. Crvena Zvezda “Red Star” Telekom Beograd (Serbia-KLS) own one of the strongest homecourt advantages in the league. Their die-hard fans are always ready to elevate the energy in the arena to support their team. Unfortunately, Red Star fans had to swallow…
Read MoreLamar Odom in Critical Condition
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is currently in a coma and his heart is failing. Odom is also experiencing problems with his lungs and kidneys. He remains in critical condition and is able to breathe with the assistance of machines. The 35-year-old Odom was found unconscious in his VIP suite at a brothel…
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