Posts by CJ Clarkson
Steve Ballmer could buy Clippers for $2 billion
Former Microsoft C.E.O. Steve Ballmer has reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion from the Sterling family trust. The deal, which was made between Ballmer and Shelley Sterling (estranged wife of Clippers owner Donald Sterling), will still require the approval of 75% of the NBA’s 30 owners. Lawyers of Donald…
Read MorePaul George carries Pacers, forces Game 6
The Indiana Pacers had to win or go home. Paul George made sure his team lived to fight another day as exploded for 21 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter to lift his team to a 93-90 win. George had to use every weapon in his arsenal, shooting from all over, then rushing…
Read MoreFIBA donates to flood-stricken countries
In recent days the Balkan countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia have experienced terrible flooding, leaving 50 dead and half a million displaced people. Heavy rains resulted in flooding and numerous landslides which destroyed 100,000 homes and 230 schools. FIBA and FIBA Europe announced that they will be donating € 100,000 to the ongoing…
Read MoreJaka Lakovic retires from Slovenian NT
Jaka Lakovic (186 cm) has announced his retirement from the Slovenian National Team. The 35-year-old long-time starting point guard of the Slovenian squad has been a member from 2001 to 2011 and then again in 2013. In his most recent run, directing traffic for his team, Lakovic averaged 3.6 ppg and 1.9 apg in 11…
Read MoreWestbrook crushes Spurs as OKC evens series
Russell Westbrook had a great 40-point outing in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals (2-2), as he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to 105-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Westbrook took the initiative and did not just put up points on the scoreboard. He also recorded 10 assists and got his teammates…
Read MoreSlovakia fully reinstated by FIBA
Slovakia – FIBA has officially lifted its suspension of the Slovak Basketball Association and reinstating it with full rights, allowing its national teams and officials to participate in all FIBA competitions and activities. According to the FIBA Europe website: This means the Slovak Republic will take its place in the EuroBasket 2015 Men’s and Women…
Read MoreLeBron James dominates as Heat go up 3-1
The Miami Heat are now one win away from booking their ticket to the NBA Finals. LeBron James had an excellent game as he led his team to a 102-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers. They now force Indiana into a do-or-die situation as they head into Game 5 with a 3-1 advantage. “We try…
Read MoreDinamo Tbilisi wins Georgian Superleague 2014
Dinamo Tbilisi has finally ended their championship drought by defeating Kutaisi Kutaisi 3-1 in the Finals to win the 2013-14 Georgian Superleague title. The last time the club took the coveted trophy was over a decade ago in 2003. This is the fourth Georgian Superleague Championship of the team (1991, 1992, 2003, 2014). This is…
Read MoreSerge Ibaka returns to power OKC win
Serge Ibaka returned to the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup for Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs and his presence on the court was a big factor in the Thunder’s 106-97 win. He was originally expected to miss the rest of the playoffs with a calf strain and the…
Read MoreRyukyu Golden Kings win Japanese BJ title
The Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa have won their third Japanese BJ League title after defeating the Akita Northern Happinets 89-103. They used a third-quarter surge to close out the game, by setting up a 20-point lead heading into the final period. The Kings were able to use a window when their three-point shots found their…
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