Posts by CJ Clarkson
Matrixx Magixx withdraws from Dutch league
The Matrixx Magixx Wijchen will not be participating in the Dutch Eredivisie league this coming season. The team lost Nijmegen as their main sponsor and found themselves in financial difficulty ever since. For those reasons they were unable to meet the necessary requirements to remain in the league. Matrixx Magixx joined the league in 2000…
Read MoreSacramento Kings win Vegas Summer League
NBA – The Sacramento Kings capped off the 2014 Las Vegas Summer League in style by defeating the Houston Rockets 77-68 to win the tournament. They were led by game-MVP Ray McCallum who finished with 29 points and nine rebounds. Ra’shad James scored 12 points, while Nik Stauskas added 10. Houston was led by Nick…
Read MoreIran takes 2014 FIBA Asia Cup crown
Wuhan, China – Iran has come out victorious in the 5th FIBA Asia Cup. They defeated Chinese Taipei, 89-79. The Philippine team took home the bronze medal after a tightly contested battle against cup hosts China, 80-79. This is Iran’s second regional championship in less than a year. They also won the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships…
Read MoreCZG Veroli sanctioned after BAT ruling
On June 26, 2014 CZG Veroli (Italy-A2 Gold) was sanctioned by FIBA following its continued breach of an award issued by the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). The award being referred to was for a claim filed by former player Marco Rossetti against the club for outstanding salaries and interest. The original award was released in…
Read MoreArecibo in BSN finals, awaits opponent
The Capitanes de Arecibo have reached the finals of the Puerto Rico BSN after crushing Pirates de Qubradillas 100-79 in Game 5 their semifinals match-up. Arecibo is now 8-1 in their post-season run and look like strong contenders for this season’s title. They also finished atop of the league at the end of the regular…
Read MoreNBA free agency frenzy simmers down
It was a busy weekend as far as NBA free agency was concerned. LeBron James’ decision to “come home” to the Cleveland Cavaliers was the first domino to fall and soon after teams and players quickly made their moves. James shrewdly signed a two-year contract with the Cavs worth $42 million, giving him both financial…
Read MoreP.J. Hairston to be charged with assault
Newly drafted Charlotte Hornets rookie P.J. Hairston (198 cm, North Carolina’14) is not starting his NBA career on the right foot. The former Tar Heel and 26th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft is set to appear in court for misdemeanor charges of assault and battery during a pickup game of basketball. Kentrell Barkley, a…
Read MorePhilippine Governors’ Cup Finals goes to Game 5
Philippines – The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters came away with a 88-79, Game-4 win over the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the Philippine Governors’ Cup Finals. The decisive fifth and final game of the series is set for July 9th. If Rain or Shine can manage to pull off another upset over San Mig for…
Read MoreSophomores shine in Orlando Summer League
Over the weekend the annual Orlando Summer League (July 5-11) 2014 kicked off. Participating teams consist of players who have been in the league three years or less. In the first two days of action sophomores have shined and come up with some impressive performances. Not to be completely outdone more than a few rookies…
Read MoreSimone Berti wins arbitration vs. Veroli
Italian player Simone Berti (196 cm) filed a claim versus former club CZG Veroli at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries and interest. The arbitrator of the case ruled in favor of the claimant and gave out the following award: 1. Basket Veroli S.S.D. a r.l. is ordered to pay to Mr. Simone…
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