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Seattle agrees to terms for Arena, NBA team in their future?
The Seattle (WA) City Council has tentatively agreed to financial terms with an investor group led by Chris Hansen to build a new $490m sports arena near Safeco Field. Hansen’s group made concessions that will mean more out-of-pocket for them, but many believe that the concessions were needed to get the Council on board with…
Read MoreJapeth Aguilar looking to become first Filipino in NBA
Japeth Aguilar (6’9″, college: Western Kentucky University) is the 2009 number one pick in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), but he has his sights set higher, the NBA. Currently, Aguilar is in the US working out with a few teams in the NBA’s D-League, including the Bakersfield Jam in Los Angeles. The Jam are affiliated with the…
Read MorePatrick Ewing declines Knicks’ offer to coach D-League affiliate
Patrick Ewing has rejected an offer from the New York Knicks to become head coach of the Erie BayHawks of the D-League. Ewing is currently without a job for the 12-13 season after being an assistant coach for several seasons with the Orlando Magic. Ewing interviewed for the Charlotte Bobcats’ head coaching position in June.
Read MorePhoenix Suns looking for gorilla
The Phoenix Suns have a job opening, and landing it will be harder than actually making the team. After all, the roster has room for 13 players. There is only one Suns Gorilla. The responsibilities and qualifications are extensive: The ideal candidate needs to have a college degree and two years’ experience in a similar…
Read MoreReggie Miller credits sister, comes clean in Hall speech
Reggie Miller credits sister Cheryl When Reggie Miller was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame yesterday, he and his big sister Cheryl became the first brother-sister duo in the Hall. Because Cheryl is already a member of the HOF, she was given the honor of being one of three escorts for Reggie (Charles Barkley…
Read MoreNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame to add 12
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will induct 12 new members today; included will be players, an official, coaches, a team and an entrepreneur. The festivities begin at 7:30 PM EST today in Springfield, Mass. The list includes the All-American Red Heads, first women’s professional basketball team; Ralph Sampson, NBA; Jamaal Wilkes, NBA; Hank Nichols, distinguished…
Read MoreJustin Timberlake said to be joining Grizzlies sale as minority owner
It’s been reported that the deal to sell the Memphis Grizzlies to businessman Robert Pera hit a snag when it was discovered that his company, Ubiquiti Networks, had sold equipment into Iran illegally. Since then, Pera has been recruiting minority share partners to strengthen the deal and make it happen. It was reported today on…
Read MoreJames Singleton signs with Xinjiang
James Singleton (203 cm, Murray State’03) will sign a contract in China with Xinjiang. Singleton already played for that team before. Last season he started for another Chinese team (Guandong Southern Tigers) and ended in the NBA with the Washington Wizards.
Read MoreReggie Miller to join Basketball Hall of Fame
Reggie Miller knows exactly what he will be most proud of when he is inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. Not his 25,279 NBA points, 14th all-time. Not his 2,560 three-pointers made, No. 2 all-time. Not his 18-year career with one team, the Indiana Pacers. It will be that he and his sister, Cheryl…
Read MoreNBA Considers Jersey Advertising for 2013
There are very few places in the United States that you can go to and not be bombarded with advertising, from massive billboards to junk mail still being delivered by Uncle Sam’s Postal Service. Research and educated guesses have placed the number of advertisements a typical American sees on a daily basis between 125 and…
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