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P.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 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 MoreEuroleague 2014/2015 teams decided
The wildcard entries for the 2014/2015 Euroleague have been confirmed and the full roster of clubs gaining direct entry has been locked. The Euroleague Executive Committee met in Barcelona today and the board concluded on the teams to participate in the competition next season in the qualifying round and beyond. German BBL finalists ALBA Berlin…
Read MoreLeBron James opts out of Heat contract
LeBron James has decided to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat and explore the free agency market. The four time MVP and two time NBA champion has made the post season in the US a lot more interesting, not an easy feat considering the excitement of the NBA Draft on the way.…
Read MoreDavid Blatt appointed by Cleveland
David Blatt has had to take the long route to fulfill his dream of being an NBA head coach, but the Boston born tactician made the journey and has reached his destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers broke with normal convention and sourced outside the US for its next head coach, and serial winner Blatt was the…
Read MoreFenerbahce Istanbul wins TBL off the court
As was expected, Galatasaray did not play the Turkish TBL decider and Fenerbahce Istanbul has been awarded the title without having to take to the court. It is the clubs’ ninth TBL title, but none have come in such anti-climactic fashion. A combination of events ranging from poor officiating, worries over security in Fenerbahce’s arena,…
Read MoreDavid Blatt receives offer from Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially offered Israeli-American David Blatt the opportunity to fill their vacant head coaching job. The team has done their due diligence and have met with the 55-year-old Blatt several times. If he accepts, David will be the first European-based coach to be at the helm of an NBA team. It came…
Read MoreAl Riyadi wins Lebanese Division A
Al Riyadi came back from a losing position on the road to defeat Sagesse 50-57 to clinch the Lebanese Division A title in Game 6 of the finals. The victory meant the Beirut club defeated its city based rival 4-2 in the series to clinch its 24th Division A trophy, but its first since 2011.…
Read MoreGalatasaray will not play decisive TBL title game
The final series of the Turkish TBL has been plunged into chaos just two days before the seventh and decisive game between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. The two rivals have battled to a 3-3 series tie after Galatasaray claimed an 85-77 home win to send the series to an all or nothing game. However, it seems…
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