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NBA sleeved jerseys: the reaction
The NBA put a bit of controversy into its traditional line up of Christmas games by introducing sleeved jerseys for the teams playing on the day. It turns out the new style of apparel has not met with the approval of NBA players and fans alike, both of who would probably wish for a better…
Read MoreKobe Bryant nearing the end?
The news that Kobe Bryant will miss the next six weeks with a broken kneecap has left the LA Lakers without the inspirational force for 21 games, but apart from that it has also thrown up an interesting question about Bryant´s future. It is a question that goes beyond Basketball as it afflicts legends in…
Read MoreRudy Gay traded to the Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings have acquired high-scoring forward Rudy Gay (203 cm, Connecticut’06) from the Toronto Raptors in a trade involving seven players. Aside from Gay, the Kings will be receiving Aaron Gray (213 cm, Pittsburgh’07) and Quincy Acy (201 cm, Baylor’12). In exchange, Sacramento will be sending to Toronto Venezuelan guard Greivis Vasquez (198 cm,…
Read MoreKobe Bryant extends two seasons with LA
The Los Angeles Lakers have secured the services of perennial All-Star and future Hall-of-Famer Kobe Bryant (198 cm) for the next two seasons. It has been announced that Bryant and the team have agreed to a two-year contract extension. Financial details have not been disclosed, but sources close to the situation say that the deal…
Read MoreLester Hudson returns to China
Lester Hudson (190 cm, Tennessee Martin´09) has been signed by Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese CBA. The former NBA shooting guard has been a free agent since leaving the Utah Jazz recently and will now continue his career in China. The American is a familiar face in Chinese Basketball after representing DongGuan (2012/2013 season),…
Read MoreNBA Tips Off: Rose returns, Lakers upset Clips
The NBA 2013-14 season is officially underway! The league kicked things off with three games, an Eastern Conference rivalry, a Los Angeles rivalry and a finally a clash between two of today’s young and promising big men. Derrick Rose returned to face the defending Champions, Miami Heat. Rose missed the entire 2012-13 season as he…
Read MoreFabricio Melo heads out of Dallas
Fabricio Melo (212 cm, Syracuse’12) has been released by the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA and is once again looking for a team. The center was also released by the Memphis Grizzlies earlier in the summer after the franchise decided not to retain his services. The big man is considered one of the hottest Brazilian…
Read MoreMark Cuban not guilty of insider trading
After three weeks of trial, a nine-member jury ruled that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban did not commit insider trading. Their decision came after a four-hour deliberation. The jurors found that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was not able to prove some key elements of their case. The SEC had accused Cuban of using…
Read MoreMarko Jaric leaves the Brooklyn Nets
Marko Jaric (198 cm) has been released by NBA franchise the Brooklyn Nets and is now a free agent. The situation echoes last season when the veteran guard tried out with the Chicago Bulls but was released before the season started. The Serbian with a Greek passport is a hugely experienced NBA performer but in…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow falls to San Antonio Spurs in OT
CSKA Moscow wrapped up their two-game US tour on Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas, were they fell to the Spurs in overtime 95:93. The loss gives the Russian squad a 1-1 record against NBA teams this year, both games coming down to overtime, and both games being decided by two points. It was a game…
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