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Romain Sato arrested, Fenerbahce Ulker cries scandal
Romain Sato, member of the Fenerbahce Ulker basketball squad, has been arrested and detained by Slovenian police under suspicion of traveling with a fake passport. As the Fenerbahce Ulker squad went through normal credential checks upon arriving in Slovenia yesterday for today’s Euroleague match-up with Union Olimpija, Sato was detained while his papers were further…
Read MoreDarko Rajakovic hired as OK Thunder D-League Coach
Darko Rajakovic has reached a tentative agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder to coach their NBA D-League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers. The move makes Rajakovic, originally from Serbia, the first European to be hired as a head coach of an squad associated with the NBA. Rajakovic has been patrolling the sidelines of the Torrelodones (Spain-EBA)…
Read MoreDamon Williams sets Korisliiga triple-double mark
Damon Williams (2.01m, college: Colorado St.) set the Finnish Korisliiga league record for career double-triples (5) on Tuesday when he and his squad of four years, Pyrinot Tampere downed the Nilan Bisons 91:84. Williams finished the contest with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, bringing his current season marks after four games to 17.0…
Read MoreSeattle Council takes step to get NBA back in town
SEATTLE (AP) — King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation Tuesday on the funding plan for construction of an arena that could be used to lure the NBA back to Seattle. The executives signed the deal a day after a negotiated memorandum of understanding between the city, county and investor…
Read MoreBobby Knight to sell rings, Olympic Medal
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Bob Knight is selling his championship basketball rings and Olympic gold medal for what he considers a very good reason: the education of his grandchildren. A collection of the former coach’s memorabilia will be auctioned by Steiner Sports Memorabilia. It’s part of a sale that features the jersey…
Read MoreSacramento Kings Arena to become Sleep Train Arena
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Oct. 15, 2012 — The Sacramento Kings and Sleep Train Mattress Centers today announced a new, multi-year strategic marketing partnership to include venue naming rights for the Sacramento Kings home arena, host to hundreds of events annually—headlined by NBA basketball, high-profile concerts, family-themed shows and cultural experiences. “On behalf of the entire Sacramento…
Read MoreNCAA Coaching shift underway
College basketball is in full practice mode, and if the off-season told us anything it is to appreciate the masters at work. Because they won’t be out there forever. No Jim Calhoun this season. Retired. No Rick Majerus. Heart issues. Roy Williams had a cancer scare on both kidneys. But still. In no sport does…
Read MoreAleksandar Dzikic and Lietuvos Rytas part ways
Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius announced a coaching change on Friday with Aleksandar Dzikic stepping down and assistant coach Darius Maskoliunas taking over. According to Krepsinis.net, the decision for Dzikic to leave was made mutually after a meeting with management. Another assistant, Srdjan Flajs, also leaves the club with Dzikic. L. Rytas opened its Turkish Airlines Euroleague…
Read MoreEnd of D-League team Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards, officially are no more. After months of delay, the D-League finally announced that after a 17-year run in Bismarck, the Wizards are relocating to Santa Cruz, Calif. The team will be renamed the Santa Cruz Warriors. The Dakota Wizards were a successful team in the D-League and started off with a championship…
Read MoreWhole team of KK Radnički Kragujevac fined
The whole team of KK Radnički Kragujevac from Serbia has been fined by the board of the club. All players, plus the coaching staff, will see half of their salary withheld this month! The reason for this is the bad start in the Adriatic league. KK Radnički Kragujevac has lost all three games so far,…
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