Posts by CJ Clarkson
Sabonis, Kazlauskas leave Lithuanian NT
Lithuania – A national basketball hero and legend, Arvydas Sabonis is parting ways with the National Basketball Team organization. The
Read MoreEuroleague: Lietuvos Rytas, Oldenburg advance
The Turkish Airlines Euroleague qualifying rounds are underway. After day 1, two teams are ready to advance to the second round. QR1A: Germany’s EWE Baskets Oldenburg defeated Italian club Cimberio Varese, 79-74. Meanwhile in QR1B, Lithuanian powerhouse Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius downed Latvia’s VEF Riga, 80-71. Both victorious teams advance and will face each other next.…
Read MoreMark Cuban on trial for insider trading
Billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, is on trial for insider trading. Cuban, who is known for his feisty and often loud personality, has found someone else to tangle with other than NBA referees. This time, he is dealing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.). The case has been in play for some…
Read MoreDrake, new ambassador of the Raptors
Canadian-born rapper, Drake, has entered into a business partnership with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and will be the team’s new “Global Ambassador” and consultant. This move by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is part of an attempt to “rebrand” the team and improve its image. The hip-hop artist joins other famous celebrities from the entertainment…
Read MoreEuroleague: Panathinaikos’ sanctions changed
Euroleague – Panathinaikos Athens will be playing two of its home games in different locations this season. One will be in Cyprus while the other will be played in Crete. This comes after Euroleague Basketball has announced a change in sanctions originally imposed on the Greek club. The move is part of the application of…
Read MoreHeat extend Spoelstra, shake up front office
The Miami Heat did not waste any time in making sure they secure the services and of head coach Eric Spoelstra for the long term. The Heat and Spoelstra are finalizing the details of a multi-year that will keep the two-time NBA championship-winning coach with the franchise. Miami’s “Big Three,” LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and…
Read MoreNBA Finals likely to have new format
The NBA’s competition committee has voted to recommend a change in the format of the NBA Finals schedule. The recommendation proposes that the league return to the 2-2-1-1-1 game rotation format, doing away with the current 2-3-2 format. The 2-2-1-1-1 format will make the finals consistent with the other playoff rounds. “The idea was raised…
Read MoreTurkoglu still with Magic, will not play
Hidayet “Hedo” Turkoglu (206 cm) is still currently a member of the Orlando Magic, but it appears that the Turkish NBA veteran will not be playing basketball for them in the foreseeable future. Rumors have circulated about his contract being bought out by the team, but as of now he remains on their active roster.…
Read MoreBritish Basketball League opens with 3 games
September 27, 2013 – The British Basketball League gets ready to tip-off for the 2013-14 season. They open with three games. We have the London Lions facing off against the Manchester Giants in their new home, the Copper Box Arena. The One Health Sharks Sheffield will be at home at EIS Sheffield versus the Cheshire…
Read MoreBenfica gears for three-peat this 2013-14
The Portuguese LPB opens tonight! Can Sport Lisboa Benfica capture that elusive “three-peat” and win their third Portuguese LPB Championship in a row this 2013-14 season? We shall find out soon enough. They will get a chance to get their season up and running on the right foot tonight as they prepare to battle it out…
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