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Lakers owner Jerry Buss has died
Jerry Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers has passed away after a battle against Cancer. 80-year old Buss was in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where kidney failure claimed his life; his assistant Bob Steiner confirmed his passing. Buss was a rock star owner, a property mogul who brought huge success to the Lakers and…
Read MoreChris Paul is the 2013 All-star MVP
The Western Conference All-stars won their third straight All-star game last night as they beat the East All-stars 143-138 in
Read MoreBilly Hunter ousted as NBPA director
The drama surrounding NBPA Director Billy Hunter shows no signs of ending, despite the fact that the controversial figure
Read MoreTerrence Ross, Kyrie Irving big winners on All-star Saturday
All-star Saturday is more than just a collection of “side events” meant to add sparkle to the crowning jewel of the weekend, the NBA All-star game held on the Sunday of the All-star weekend. At least that is the goal based on the new format instituted by the NBA this season. What’s new? Well the…
Read More2013 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge
Last night NBA fans around the world were treated to two games. The first was the Sprint All-star Celebrity Game
Read MoreHidayet Turkoglu suspended for steroid use
Hidayet Turkoglu (206 cm) of the NBA’s Orlando Magic has been suspended 20 games for testing positive for methenolene, an anabolic steroid. The Turkish player did not deny that he took the prohibited drug and apologized to the Orlando Magic organization. He said that he took the medication from a trainer in Turkey during the…
Read MoreLeonardo Barbosa latest Celtics player out for the season
Leonardo Barbosa, the Boston Celtics Brazilian Guard will sit out the remainder of the season after an ACL tear in his left knee. The Celtics announced the injury on Tuesday night. The injury sustained by Barbosa was picked up late in the 3rd quarter during the Celtics’ game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Not…
Read MoreKirilenko is FIBA Europe Men’s Player of the Year 2012
Andrei Kirilenko (209 cm) has been voted as the FIBA Europe Men’s Player of the Year for 2012. The Russian narrowly edged out Spaniard Pau Gasol in the voting with an accumulated ranking of 0.1728 to 0.1687. Votes are tallied via a combination of fan votes and experts’ votes. Kirilenko previously won this award in…
Read MoreD-League Transaction Report
February 8, 2013 The following players have been activated: Shan Foster (BAK) Tyler Wilkerson (AUS) The following NBA player has been assigned: Fab Melo (MNE) February 7, 2013 The following player has been waived: Hank Thorns (MNE) The following players have been added to teams: Dwayne Jones (TEX) Reginald Larry (IDA) Shelvin Mack (MNE) The…
Read MoreMirza Teletovic Airballs three consecutive shots!
An NBA player tossing up an air-ball is always good for a laugh, but an NBA player tossing three straight air-balls on three consecutive possessions? Well only Nets forward Mirza Teletovic from Bosnia knows how that feels after this Wednesday night display in Detroit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-G-45w5pI5g#!
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