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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 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 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 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…
Read MoreNo Lowry and Gortat, Riley’s options dwindle
Two of the Miami Heat’s top free agent targets are now spoken for and Heat president Pat Riley’s options to surround his “Big 3” with talent are now dwindling. The Washington Wizards locked in Polish big man Marcin Gortat to a five-year, $60 million deal. Kyle Lowry has agreed to a 4-year, $48 million contract…
Read MoreAndrew Wiggins is No.1 in 2014 NBA Draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers chose to use their first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft on a promising, athletic player from Canada in Andrew Wiggins (203 cm, Kansas’14). Going into the final minutes allotted to the team to make their pick there was much speculation on whether they would go with Wiggins’ upside, or Duke…
Read MoreNBA trades on eve of 2014 Draft
It’s the eve of what is expected to be a very busy 2014 NBA Draft Day and already several teams are positioning themselves to improve their rosters for the upcoming season and the future. A couple of NBA trades have been agreed upon by the participating teams and are just awaiting league approval. The trades…
Read MorePhilippine NT to play vs. NBA All-Stars
Smart Gilas Pilipinas (Philippine NT) is set to play in a charity game against a select group of NBA “All-Stars” this coming July 22-23. The event which is being called “Gilas’ Last Home Stand” will feature NBA stars such as Blake Griffin, Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan and Paul Pierce. The game is geared to help the…
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