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Nets do not want to Kidd around
Jason Kidd could possibly be the second-ever traded coach in the NBA. Kidd reportedly was maneuvering to become the new President of Basketball Operations of the New Jersey Nets, a position currently held by Billy King. How did Nets’ management respond to Kidd’s attempted coup? They immediately gave him permission to speak to the Milwaukee…
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 MoreEurobasket 2015 taken from Ukraine
The FIBA Europe board has today reached a decision on the future of Eurobasket 2015 and opted to remove Ukraine as the host nation for the tournament. The group met in Munich, Germany on Friday and decided to relocate the event in light of the ongoing troubles in Ukraine. The political issues in the country…
Read MoreDavid Blatt to leave Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Israeli league title on Wednesday in dramatic fashion, but there has been a side story surrounding the clubs’ triumphs of late. The future of head coach David Blatt has been a hot topic as the coach has been repeatedly linked with franchises in the NBA. The US native has now…
Read MoreAdidas Eurocamp 2014 set for June
The Adidas Eurocamp 2014 will take place on June 7-9 at Treviso, Italy. The annual camp is an event geared to showcase the skills and talents of some of today’s top international players. All 30 NBA teams will be sending representatives to the event to scout the participants. There are more than a few Eurocamp…
Read MoreCleveland wins 2014 NBA Draft Lottery
With only a 1.7% chance to get it, amazingly the Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery and will have the first pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. This makes it a back-to-back for the Cavs who selected Anthony Bennett first overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. The last time a team had…
Read MoreMontepaschi Siena in the eye of the storm
Newly-elected president of Italy’s professional basketball league and general manager of Montepaschi Siena Ferdinando Minucci has been arrested on suspicion of criminal conspiracy, tax evasion and fraud. Former general secretary of Siena, Olga Finetti, and owners of two advertising companies, Stefano Sammarini and Nicola Lombardini, were also arrested on the same charges following a two-year…
Read MoreNBA: Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life, fined $2.5M
The NBA has banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and has fined him $2.5 million, the maximum fine allowed in the NBA constitution. NBA commissioner Adam Silver will also urge the NBA owners to force Silver to sell the franchise. Silver is confident that he will get the support of the owners.…
Read MoreNBA Trade Deadline Round-up
In the days and even hours leading up to the recently hit NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers figured to be the biggest mover and shaker as it fully commits to rebuilding its roster from the ground up, beginning with the 2014 NBA draft. The biggest move the Sixers made at the deadline was to…
Read MoreCopa del Rey starts cup fever
We can forget about the Euroleague and kiss goodbye to the Eurocup for one week as cup fever descends on Europe. Yes, it´s that time of the year where the best teams in Europe´s biggest Basketball nations fight it out to win their respective domestic cups. Cup week always brings with it plenty of drama…
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