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Shelly Sterling wins case, can sell Clips
Los Angeles, California – Judge Michael Levanas has ruled in favor of Shelly Sterling, estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, allowing her to proceed with her negotiated sale of the basketball franchise. She had removed her husband as trustee of the trust that owns the team, citing medical experts claims that Donald…
Read MoreKevin Love is in the air
There is an ongoing not-so-silent auction being conducted for disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love. Amid the lull of the NBA’s off-season, after the dust has settled from the transfers and transactions of the top free agents on the market, the biggest prize on the table seems to be Kevin Love. Love is expected…
Read MoreDonald Sterling sues wife and NBA for damages
NBA – There are new twists and turns in the saga involving embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and the fate of his basketball franchise. On Monday Sterling had a face to face meeting with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the person with whom his wife Shelly Sterling had negotiated the sale of the…
Read MoreSacramento Kings win Vegas Summer League
NBA – The Sacramento Kings capped off the 2014 Las Vegas Summer League in style by defeating the Houston Rockets 77-68 to win the tournament. They were led by game-MVP Ray McCallum who finished with 29 points and nine rebounds. Ra’shad James scored 12 points, while Nik Stauskas added 10. Houston was led by Nick…
Read MoreNikola Mirotic joins the Chicago Bulls
Nikola Mirotic (207 cm) has left Real Madrid and will play for NBA franchise the Chicago Bulls next season it has been confirmed. The Montenegrin with a Spanish passport has signed a three year deal with the Bulls that will see him earn $17 million. Mirotic is known for his time with Spanish giant Real…
Read MoreNBA free agency frenzy simmers down
It was a busy weekend as far as NBA free agency was concerned. LeBron James’ decision to “come home” to the Cleveland Cavaliers was the first domino to fall and soon after teams and players quickly made their moves. James shrewdly signed a two-year contract with the Cavs worth $42 million, giving him both financial…
Read MoreP.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 MoreSophomores shine in Orlando Summer League
Over the weekend the annual Orlando Summer League (July 5-11) 2014 kicked off. Participating teams consist of players who have been in the league three years or less. In the first two days of action sophomores have shined and come up with some impressive performances. Not to be completely outdone more than a few rookies…
Read MoreNo Lowry and Gortat, Riley’s options dwindle
Two of the Miami Heat’s top free agent targets are now spoken for and Heat president Pat Riley’s options to surround his “Big 3” with talent are now dwindling. The Washington Wizards locked in Polish big man Marcin Gortat to a five-year, $60 million deal. Kyle Lowry has agreed to a 4-year, $48 million contract…
Read MoreManu Ginobili to miss the World Cup
Argentine national team and San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (198 cm) is a doubt for the FIBA 2014 World Cup and is likely to miss the competition. While playing a pivotal role in the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA championship, Ginobili fractured his right fibula and played the finals series with that slight…
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