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Posted in General on Aug 22nd, 2007
NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today that the NBA has named Lawrence B. Pedowitz, a former Chief of the Criminal Division in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and current partner at law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, to lead a comprehensive review of the league’s rules, policies, […]
Posted in General, Minnesota Timberwolves on Aug 21st, 2007
ESPN.com reports: ESPN has confirmed that former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin was killed last week when his car collided with a freight train. Investigators used dental records to identify Griffin, 25, who began his tumultous pro career with the Houston Rockets in 2001. He was waived by the Timberwolves in March. The five-year veteran […]
Posted in General, International on Aug 17th, 2007
The United States team that will be competing the FIBA Americas tournament to earn its place in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing has had its share of press lately, but there haven’t been many media outlets discussing how international basketball rose to power over the years. I think it bears mentioning as the USA fights […]
Posted in General on Aug 15th, 2007
NBA Commissioner David Stern has issued the following statement: “As expected, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty today to betting on NBA games, including games in which he officiated, and providing confidential information to others who bet on NBA games. We will continue with our ongoing and thorough review of the league’s officiating program […]
Posted in General, International on Aug 15th, 2007
The Chicago Tribune reports: Hinrich was a somewhat reluctant participant from the beginning, and USA Basketball announced Monday that he was leaving the team, which begins training for the FIBA Tournament of the Americas on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Also withdrawing were Shane Battier and Greg Oden. The qualifying tournament for two Olympic representatives is […]
Posted in General on Aug 15th, 2007
The Sports Business Journal Reports:The NBA is putting the finishing touches on a new advertising campaign for the coming season with the theme “Where Amazing Happens,” marking a completely overhauled branding effort that will take on significant importance given the fallout from the recent referee gambling scandal that has jolted the league.
Posted in Denver Nuggets, General, Orlando Magic on Aug 15th, 2007
Florida Today reports: The Orlando Magic have held preliminary trade discussions with the Denver Nuggets about power forward Reggie Evans, but the deal still might be weeks away from transpiring. The Magic, in desperate need of another center/power forward after losing Darko Milicic to free agency, have also had contact with recently released Golden State […]
Posted in General on Aug 15th, 2007
The AP reports:NEW YORK (AP) — Former referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in an NBA betting scandal that rocked the league and raised questions about the integrity of games. Donaghy faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced for conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and […]
Posted in General, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings on Aug 15th, 2007
The Miami Herald Reports: Sacramento hasn’t ruled out trading point guard Mike Bibby, and now views the Heat as a potential partner if it does, an NBA official said. The Heat would give up Jason Williams, but whether Miami would move Udonis Haslem in such a deal is questionable. Bibby, due $13.5 million and $14.5 […]
Posted in General, International on Aug 11th, 2007
What’s the sense of all that hatred if I didn’t have a solution? See, I generally agree, there SHOULD be international basketball competition and America should participate. The games should be played under a mutually agreed upon set of rules. I am in favor of ALL of these things. In fact, I think it should […]
