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Trey Johnson gets deal from Kings
The Sacramento Kings have signed Trey Johnson (196 cm, Jackson State’07) to a one-season, non-guaranteed deal this 2014-15. Johnson is an American player who also holds a Qatari passport. He played for the Qatari national team in 2012. It is not common for a player to make his way back to the NBA after playing…
Read MoreZoran Dragic joins brother in Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns now have two pairs of brothers on their roster after signing Zoran Dragic (196 cm) to a two-year deal. He is the brother of starting point guard Goran Dragic. The Suns also have twin brothers Markieff and Marcus Morris sharing time at the power forward position. The Golden State Warriors were initially…
Read MoreRex Chapman, former NBA guard, arrested
Former NBA guard Rex Chapman has been arrested after stealing over $14,000 worth of goods from an Apple retail store in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was not because he desperately wanted the new iPhone 6 either, because after stealing the goods the ex-Phoenix Suns player pawned the products later on Friday. Police arrested 46-year old Chapman…
Read MoreKings to retire Peja Stojakovic’s jersey
The Sacramento Kings intend to retire Peja Stojakovic’s number 16 jersey. The ceremony is to take place on December 16, when the Kings host the Oklahoma City Thunder. Predrag Stojakovic (207 cm), also commonly known by his nickname “Peja” is a Serbian-born player who also holds Greek citizenship. He was selected by Sacramento with the…
Read MoreChauncey Billups retires from the NBA
After playing 17 seasons in the top basketball league in the world, Chauncey Billups has decided that it was time to hang up his jersey and retire. The 37-year-old guard held career averages of 15.2 ppg and 5.4 apg. Also known as “Mr. Big Shot,” Billups won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in…
Read MoreBruce Levenson to sell Atlanta Hawks
Bruce Levenson, the managing partner of the Atlanta Hawks, is reportedly going to sell his controlling interest in the NBA franchise. This comes in the wake of an internal investigation conducted by the team after he self-reported to the league that he sent out e-mails in 2012 that contained “inappropriate and offensive” comments. The e-mail…
Read MoreGreg Oden faces felony charges
Former Miami Heat center Greg Oden (213 cm, Ohio State’07) is facing a felony charge resulting in serious bodily injury. He also is being charged with two misdemeanor charges. Oden was arrested last week for allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in the face three times, hitting her in the eye, forehead and nose. He allegedly dragged…
Read MoreKevin Durant withdraws from Team USA
Just weeks away from the 2014 Basketball World Cup, reigning NBA M.V.P. Kevin Durant has officially withdrawn from Team USA. The loss of Durant is the biggest blow to the team that’s heavily favored to take the gold medal at the cup. Power forwards Blake Griffin and Kevin Love previously withdrew their participation as well.…
Read MoreBecky Hammon, new Spurs assistant coach
The San Antonio Spurs are making history after announcing that they are hiring WNBA veteran Becky Hammon (175 cm, Colorado State’99) as their new, full-time assistant coach. Hammon will be the first female to become a regular-season assistant coach in the NBA. Aside from her long resume filled with accomplishments in basketball, she is also…
Read MoreManu Ginobili adds to Argentina woes
Manu Ginobili has not been given permission to join the Argentine contingent at this year’s World Cup after the San Antonio Spurs said he could not play the tournament. The guard injured his leg with a stress fracture during San Antonio’s Finals series against the Miami Heat as the Spurs marched to the NBA title…
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