NBA
Bynum’s knee treatment gains acceptance in U.S.
While 76ers center Andrew Bynum has chosen to have the creator of the noninvasive, nonsurgical procedure administer the injections to his knees that he hopes will extend his career next month in Dusseldorf, Germany, the procedure – known as regenokine treatment – has been administered in the United States for almost a decade. “Regenokine is…
Read MoreGates heads to Lithuania to play for Pieno Žvaižgdės
Univ. of Cincinnati power forward Yancy Gates (6’9″, 270lbs) is heading to Lithuania to start his professional career with Pieno Žvaižgdės instead of going to camp with the Boston Celtics. Gates’ college coach, Mick Cronin, told the website cincinnati.com that Gates, who averaged 12.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game for the Bearcats in 2011-12,…
Read MoreBen Wallace heading to Panathinaikos?
At the end of last season the Detroit Pistons center said he was retiring, but in recent weeks he’s had second thoughts and wants to hit the hardwood for one more season. There’s no room for him in Detroit, but it’s being reported that Panathinaikos and Wallace, a free agent, are talking about 2012-13. Wallace…
Read MoreIlkan Karaman’s deal with Fenerbahce could have consequences
Turkish talent Ilkan Karaman has signed with Fenerbahce. At first glance, this seems like a regular transactions, but it may not be. The New Jersey Nets’ 57th draft pick has his roots with Tofas Bursa, but in 2010 he signed a five-year deal with Galatasaray. For the 2010/2011 season Ilkan Karaman was leased back to…
Read MoreNBA preseason starts in Turkey
The NBA preseason schedule will begin with an Oct. 5 game in Istanbul between the Boston Celtics and Turkish basketball power Fenerbahce Ulker, the league announced Thursday when it released the 115-game preseason schedule. Nine of the games will be played internationally. Barcelona, Spain; Berlin, Germany; Milan, Italy; Mexico City, Beijing and Shanghai are among…
Read MoreSale of NBA’s Grizzlies stalls
Robert Pera, a 34-year old businessman from Silicon Valley, was poised to purchase the Grizzlies. That was until word of potential business improprieties started surfacing, sending the NBA’s legal team on an extensive vetting process to look into Peras overseas business dealings. Some of those dealings include his company, Ubitquiti Networks, selling products illegally into…
Read MoreRoberts: From Germany to the NBA
The New Orleans Hornets signed former Dayton guard Brian Roberts. Roberts played in all five Las Vegas summer league games for the Hornets, averaging 13.8 points, 2.2 assists and two rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game. He shot 50 percent from the field and hit 54 percent of the 3-pointers he attempted to go with…
Read MoreWith Olympics over, there’s room at the top for Team USA
Their Gold medals haven’t had time to cool off from the heat generated in the gym during the Olympic Gold medal game and the there have already been more questions asked than answered. At the top of the list: Who will take over the US program now that Mike Krzyzewski has said he’ll retire from…
Read MoreJermaine O’Neal to Phoenix Suns
33 year old veteran of 16 years, Jermaine O’Neal has signed with the Phoenix Suns where he is expected to back up Marcin Gortat. The 6 time All-Star, who entered the NBA at age 17, played for Toronto, Miami and Boston before coming to Phoenix.
Read MoreNBA vet Smith to Jerusalem
Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem bolstered its frontcourt for the upcoming season by signing Craig Smith to a one-year deal this weekend. Smith (201 cm) arrives from Portland in the NBA, where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 47 games last season. Smith has also played for Minnesota and Los Angeles Clippers in his six…
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