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Michael Wright found dead in Brooklyn
Former University of Arizona forward, Michael Wright (203 cm) was found dead in the back of his SUV in Brooklyn, New York. Wright was a 35-year-old American player who also had a Turkish passport. His name in the Turkish media was “Ali Karadeniz”. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2001, but did…
Read More2015 NBA D-League Draft
Former NBA players keep their dreams of returning to the “big league” alive after being selected in the Top 3 picks of the 2015 NBA D-League Draft. Jeff Ayres of Arizona State was taken first overall by the Idaho Stampede. Former San Antonio Spur Jimmer Fredette was picked up by the Westchester Knicks with the…
Read MoreFIBA Europe Cup in Full Swing
56 teams from across Europe have tossed their names into the hat with the hopes of being the inaugural champion of the first ever FIBA Europe Cup. The second-tier competition sponsored by FIBA has replaced the EuroChallenge this season. Two conferences and 14 Groups (4 Teams each) have been formed and Round 1 of the…
Read MoreNBA Opens 2015-16 Season with 3 Games
The NBA officially welcomed the 2015-16 season with three games. The reigning NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls faced off against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago. Last but not the least, the Atlanta Hawks took on the new-look Detroit Pistons. Going…
Read MoreFlip Saunders, T-Wolves Coach dies at 60
Flip Saunders, president of basketball operations, co-owner, and coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves passed away at the age of 60 today. He was being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer. Saunders was diagnosed in August and the team announced that he would be missing the 2015-16 NBA season after he experienced complications from…
Read MoreNate Huffman, Maccabi Tel Aviv legend, dies at 40
Maccabi Tel Aviv legend Nate Huffman has passed away at the age of 40, he died on Thursday, just a few weeks after he was found to have terminal cancer. The former center had been diagnosed with bladder cancer in its fourth stage, which had spread to other parts of his body, including his liver…
Read MoreLamar Odom in Critical Condition
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is currently in a coma and his heart is failing. Odom is also experiencing problems with his lungs and kidneys. He remains in critical condition and is able to breathe with the assistance of machines. The 35-year-old Odom was found unconscious in his VIP suite at a brothel…
Read MorePanathinaikos defeats Olympiacos in Greek Cup
Panathinaikos basketball club had a fairly dismal 2014/2015 season, but the club already has cause to celebrate during 2015/2016 after winning the Greek Cup game. That victory came at the expense of arch rival Olympiacos Piraeus will only stir more confidence for Panathinaikos as the team looks to bury the wrongs of last season. Played…
Read MoreStelmet Zielona Gora claims Polish Supercup
Polish TBL champions Stelmet Zielona Gora continued to stamp its authority on Basketball in the country with a 66-67 victory over Rosa Radom in the Supercup. Radom headed into the contest as holders of the Polish Cup and proved why they could not be underestimated as they run the champs close. Indeed, Stelmet Zielona Gora…
Read MoreALBA Berlin Rocks BBL Opener in Style
After much excitement and anticipation from its fans, the German Bundesliga tipped off its 2015/16 season last night. ALBA Berlin looked sharp in their convincing 74-54 win over Ratiopharm Ulm. Will Cherry led ALBA Berlin with a game-high 17 points. The rust was evident in Ratiopharm Ulm’s opening plays, while ALBA was already humming on…
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