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Rex Chapman, former NBA guard, arrested
Former NBA guard Rex Chapman has been arrested after stealing over $14,000 worth of goods from an Apple retail store in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was not because he desperately wanted the new iPhone 6 either, because after stealing the goods the ex-Phoenix Suns player pawned the products later on Friday. Police arrested 46-year old Chapman…
Read MoreKings to retire Peja Stojakovic’s jersey
The Sacramento Kings intend to retire Peja Stojakovic’s number 16 jersey. The ceremony is to take place on December 16, when the Kings host the Oklahoma City Thunder. Predrag Stojakovic (207 cm), also commonly known by his nickname “Peja” is a Serbian-born player who also holds Greek citizenship. He was selected by Sacramento with the…
Read MoreMareks Jurevicus wins arbitration vs Veroli
Latvian player Mareks Jurevicus (197 cm) filed a claim against his former team CZG Veroli at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries, fees and interest. Jurevicus played for Veroli (Italy-Lega2) in the 2012-13 season. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. Quentin Byrne-Sutton, the case’s arbitrator…
Read MoreChauncey Billups retires from the NBA
After playing 17 seasons in the top basketball league in the world, Chauncey Billups has decided that it was time to hang up his jersey and retire. The 37-year-old guard held career averages of 15.2 ppg and 5.4 apg. Also known as “Mr. Big Shot,” Billups won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals Preview
We’re down to the last eight teams in the FIBA World Cup 2014! Teams representing Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania have all been eliminated from the competition. Brazil (South America) and USA face six other teams hailing from Europe. Four teams face off tonight looking to book their seats for the semifinals, while the other…
Read MoreBruce Levenson to sell Atlanta Hawks
Bruce Levenson, the managing partner of the Atlanta Hawks, is reportedly going to sell his controlling interest in the NBA franchise. This comes in the wake of an internal investigation conducted by the team after he self-reported to the league that he sent out e-mails in 2012 that contained “inappropriate and offensive” comments. The e-mail…
Read MoreJaka Klobucar wins vs Partizan at BAT
Serbian player Jaka Klobucar (198 cm) filed a claim against former club BC Partizan NiS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for amounts owed to him in a settlement agreement plus interest. The player claims that the team made only partial payments. Partizan did not initially participate in the proceedings, but later agreed…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 preview
The group stage of the FIBA World Cup 2014 have ended and the successful nations are lining up in the Round of 16 to fight it out in do or die games. Expect spills and plenty of thrills as the eyes of global Basketball turn to the first knockout stage of the competition. With everything…
Read MoreDragic irked by Australia vs Angola game
Phoenix Suns point guard and Slovenian national team star player Goran Dragic (190 cm) took to social media to express his disappointment with how a game in the ongoing FIBA World Cup 2014 was played out. Dragic was referring to the group stage game between Angola and Australia. He tweets: Basketball is a beautiful sport,…
Read MoreIvan Ivanovic wins Arbitration vs. Gaz Metan
Ivan Ivanovic (205 cm) filed a claim against his former team, Romanian club BC Gaz Metan Medias, at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Ivan Ivanovic is a basketball player with dual citizenship from Serbia and Montenegro. He played for Gaz Metan during the 2012-13 season. He is demanding for outstanding salaries, bonuses and interest. According…
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