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Grizzlies VP Dana Davis found dead in his apartment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dana Davis, vice president of basketball operations for the Memphis Grizzlies, has been found dead in his apartment. He was 56. The Grizzlies confirmed Davis’ death in a statement Wednesday night without elaborating. The Commercial Appeal reported Davis had not been heard from since Tuesday, prompting team personnel to enter his…
Read MoreTracy McGrady thinking of playing in China
Tracy McGrady hasn’t been able to secure an NBA gig, and the 33-year old veteran is now apparently considering joining a club in China. Per ESPN: “McGrady’s preference is to sign with an NBA club — preferably one that can compete for the championship — and a source said he will wait to see if…
Read MoreKnicks oldest team in history?
Their first practice of the season finishing, the Knicks gathered in a circle for a song. “Happy Birthday to you!” they sang to center Tyson Chandler, who turned 30 on Tuesday. “I was feeling young until today,” Chandler said. He still is, compared to some of his new teammates. The Knicks went the veteran route…
Read MoreDwyane Wade dumps Jordan for China
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has officially departed Jordan Brand for Beijing-based footwear and apparel company Li-Ning, according to a source familiar with the situation. Wade had been with Jordan Brand since 2010 and his contact expired on Oct. 1. Rumors started heating up that Wade would be leaving Jordan Brand last month when he…
Read MoreJefferson Sobral another Brazilian in the NBA?
Jefferson Sobral, another Brazilian, might be making his mark in the NBA. Forward Jefferson Sobral (203 cm, 1980), who plays with Mackenzie, a team from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has traveled to the United States to try out for the Washington Wizards. He is a wing and has made up part of the Harlem Globetrotters and…
Read MoreBasketball Season 2012-13 Tips Off
If you’re a fan of International basketball, this is the greatest time of the year as in countries across globe basketball leagues have started play or are about to start. The summer has been filled with incredible International competition from the EuroBasket 2013 Qualifier, Youth World Championships, 3×3 World Tour and World Championship, and the…
Read MoreNBPA union chief paid $3 million
NBA Players Association executive director Billy Hunter was paid $3 million from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, a $600,000 — or 25% — raise over the previous year, according to NBPA documents filed Friday with the United States Department of Labor. The finances and spending practices of the NBPA have been under scrutiny since at…
Read MoreGilbert Arenas to China?
The Artist Formerly Known as Agent Zero is, according to an ESPN report, strongly considering the possibility of taking his talents to China. Arenas hasn’t been able to draw interest from any NBA teams: “L.A. native Gilbert Arenas was playing pickup ball in the Lakers’ practice facility as recently as Thursday, but Arenas has yet…
Read MoreShelden Williams cleared to workout with Chalon
Shelden Williams (2.06m, college: Duke) has been cleared to start working out with his new squad, Elan Chalon (France-ProA) on Tuesday. Williams suffered a torn hamstring earlier this summer and has only been able to rehab until today. Accoring to the Chalon website, they expect him to get some playing time in on Saturday in…
Read MoreCoach Aleksandar Djordjevic to Denver Nuggets
Coach Aleksandar Djordjevic (1967) is on his way to Denver. There, he will join the Nuggets as an intern.He will take a close look from within, on how the organization is run, training camp is set up, practices are structured and many other things. Aleksandar Djordjevic was one of the most famous Serbian guards and…
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