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Vitor Faverani leaves Boston Celtics
Vitor Faverani (211 cm) has left the Boston Celtics after being cut by the NBA franchise after injury cut short his stay. The Brazilian player signed a new $2 million deal with the Celtics this summer but was injured during the pre-season. He played for the franchise during the 2013/2014 season and from 37 games…
Read MoreJabari Parker Out for Season with Torn ACL
An MRI result has revealed that Milwaukee Bucks’ rookie forward Jabari Parker (203 cm, Duke’14) has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. The 19-year-old will require surgery to repair the complete tear and will likely miss the remainder of the season. This is an unfortunate turn of events for both the team and…
Read MoreKobe passes Jordan on NBA Scoring List
During the Los Angeles Lakers 100-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kobe Bryant set another milestone by passing Michael Jordan on the NBA all-time scoring list. The 36-year-old Bryant sank a free-throw shot to pass his idol to take third place on the list. Bryant scored 26 points and grabbed six rebounds during the game…
Read MoreFurkan Aldemir links with 76ers
Furkan Aldemir (207 cm) is heading to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after being picked up by the Philadelphia 76ers, although it is unclear whether he will be farmed out for the rest of the season. The Turkish player started the campaign with Galatasaray LIV Hospital (TBL and Euroleague) in his homeland and played in…
Read MoreEttore Messina guides Spurs to win
The sight of Ettore Messina marauding the line for the San Antonio Spurs was big news and an historic first, but it was business as usual for the metronome like franchise on the court. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has undergone what the organization calls a “minor medical procedure” and missed last night’s cruising victory…
Read MoreAter Majok back to the Lakers
Ater Majok (208 cm, Connecticut’10) is heading back to the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers, three years after he was first drafted by the franchise. Since then the center has played Europe and Asia, but is now making his way back stateside to play in the famous yellow jersey. The Australian last played for…
Read MoreNBA jersey sponsors? D-League suggests yes
While shirt sponsors in soccer and other sports are commonplace, NBA jerseys have been left alone, for the most part blank spaces that reveal only team colour, logo, player name and number. However, the globalization and commercialization of the sport, particularly in the NBA, is about to change that. Several NBA D-League affiliates are taking…
Read MoreRicky Rubio agrees to $ 56 Million
With three hours to go before the midnight deadline Friday, Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to terms on a $ 56 Million contract extension, the team announced. Rubio has secured a four-year extension that will kick in starting with the 2015-16 season. Ricky Rubio is one of four players in NBA history to average seven assists and two steals…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook has Fractured Hand
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s early season outlook just turned from grim to dire. The team was already dealing with the loss of their All-Star forward Kevin Durant who is out with a fractured foot. Their roster situation took a turn for the worse when Russell Westbrook suffered a small fracture to the second metacarpal in…
Read MoreNBA Opens 2014-15 Season with 3 Games
The 2014-15 NBA season is officially underway! The league treated its fans to a trio of games on opening night and the six teams that took to the hardwood floor did not disappoint one bit. Two blow-out wins sandwiched a tight nailbiter. A young phenom barely misses a rare triple-double, a promising rookie suffers a…
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