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Thabo Sefolosha settles in case with NYPD
Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha has settled a civil lawsuit against five members of the New York City Police Department. The case stems from lawsuit the Swiss player filed last year following an arrest in 2015. Sefolosha was acquitted in trial and later filed a lawsuit for injuries sustained during his initial arrest. He suffered…
Read MorePatricio Garino joins Orlando Magic
Patricio Garino (198 cm, George Washington’16) has secured a place in the NBA after signing for the Orlando Magic. The Argentine national is in his rookie season and this will be his first time in the association. He has never been drafted to the NBA and since leaving George Washington last year, Patricio Garino has…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook sets NBA record
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA’08) has been taking his game up a notch in recent weeks. He’s chasing Oscar Robertson’s record of 41 triple-doubles in one season. Last night Westbrook not only recorded his 38th triple-double of the season, he also set a new NBA record. With 57 points, 13 rebounds,…
Read MoreJoakim Noah to begin 20-game suspension
New York Knicks center, Joakim Noah (211 cm, Florida’07) has been cleared by team doctors to play and will begin serving a 20-game suspension. The NBA suspended French-American big man after he tested positive for a banned substance. Noah had been dealing with multiple injuries throughout the 2016-17 season and bought an over-the-counter supplement that…
Read MoreRobin Lopez, Serge Ibaka ejected after scuffle
Things got heated between the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Robin Lopez (CHI) and Serge Ibaka (TOR) were ejected after exchanging punches. The big men got into it after Ibaka, a Congolese-Spanish player who was traded to the Raptors this season from the Orlando Magic, appeared to hit Lopez with an elbow…
Read MoreJerry Krause passes away at 77
Jerry Krause, the man responsible for putting together the team that would go on to successfully build the Chicago Bulls’ championship dynasty of the 1990s, passed away at age 77. The Chicago Bulls confirmed the passing of their former general manager on Tuesday. Krause had a very keen eye for talent and was responsible for…
Read MoreICE fires Dan Fegan and hires Kevin Johnson!
Independent Sports & Entertainment has terminated power agent Dan Fegan and at the same time hired Kevin Johnson as the new Vice Chairman. Dan Fegan has represented many prominent NBA players, but within only two years he was fired by Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan, and John Wall. Fegan still represents other well-known players like Ricky…
Read MoreNBA agents are switching sides
Here is a list of former NBA agents who are currently working (or have worked) for teams; Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant GM – Noah Croom (Goodwin Sports Management). Milwaukee Bucks Assistant GM – Justin Zanik (ASM) Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman – Arn Tellem (Wasserman Media Group) Charlotte Hornets Vice Chairman – Curtis Polk (SFX) Denver Nuggets…
Read MoreDirk Nowitzki achieves career milestone
In the Dallas Mavericks’ 111-122 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, future Hall-of-Famer, Dirk Nowitzki made NBA history by joining an elite and exclusive club. The German superstar became the sixth player to score 30,000 points. It’s an amazing feat, by any stretch of the imagination, especially when you consider the handful of players who have…
Read MoreJose Manuel Calderon now with Atlanta Hawks
Jose Manuel Calderon (190 cm) has been picked up by NBA franchise the Atlanta Hawks on a short term contract. The Spanish veteran has been playing with the LA Lakers this 2016/2017 season, but was released by the club last month. He had limited minutes in Los Angeles, but featured in 24 games. Over those…
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