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Yi Signs With Bucks
2007-08-30 19:40:00 It appears NBA fans and analysts are now on track to start discussing the great Yi vs. Yao debate. Yi Jianlian fro, China and #6 pick of the Milwuakee Bucks has signed a contract and will be part of training camp in October. From NBA.com: "The Milwaukee Bucks announced today that 2007 first round draft pick Yi Jianlian (EE jee-AHN-lee-AHN) has signed a multi-year contract. The Bucks 6th More About: Signs
Famutimi Impressive vs USA
2007-08-27 17:36:00 A definite positive for foreign teams competing with the tough Team USA squad in these FIBA games is the fact that any player who shows well just might land an NBA deal. One such player is Olu Famutimi of Team Canada. From the London Free Press: "Canadian forward Olu Famutimi picked a good game to have his strongest showing in the tournament thus far. Famutimi had a game-high 17 points in a More About: Impressive , Impress
Will Donaghy Bring Down the House?
2007-08-27 17:30:00 The first thing I thought when I heard that former NBA referee Tim Donagh y would be "naming names" of other referees was "if I'm going down, then so are the rest of em'". It also looks like "well if I was caught gambling and was wrong, so are they". It seems as if Donaghy will be discussing other referees involved in some sort of betting action, but were they involved with the Mafia? That More About: House , The House
Baron Davis' Crib
2007-08-25 22:58:00 AT&T Blue Room features a behind the scenes look at the homes of many MLB, NFL and NBA stars. In one of their most recent tours, Prime Time Deion Sanders travels to San Francisco to meet up with Baron Davis . B Diddy shows Deion his current crib, complete with an off the balcony bball hoop, personal chef/house manager and more. Also on the episode, Deion hosts a special game show starring B More About: Crib , Avis
Latest NBA News & Notes
2007-08-25 17:03:00 NBA.com has an official "Countdown to tipoff" timer on their site. As of this blog entry, there's just 66 days until the 2007-08 NBA season begins! According to Miami Herald: “Veteran guard Gary Payton is not expected to return to the Miami Heat next season. Heat coach Pat Riley said Thursday that while the 17-year veteran Payton is unlikely to return, the team has interest in signing free More About: News , Notes
NBA to Vegas? Fat Chance
2007-08-24 04:16:00 AEG and Harrah's Entertainment are looking to partner and build a multi-million dollar sports entertainment arena, set to open in Vega s by 2010. The catch is, they don't have a commitment from an NBA or NHL team to put a team there. From latimes.com: " LAS VEGAS -- Would AEG and Harrah's Entertainment form a partnership for a privately financed $500-million arena project set to open here in More About: Chance , Chan
Team USA & David Stern news
2007-08-22 12:39:00 Team USA will play its first game of the FIBA Tournament of the Americas tonight at 11PM EST on ESPN Classic. NBA.com provides an extensive analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Venzuela's team. Venzuela's main star player is Oscar Torres, the only of their players to have played in the NBA (Houston and Golden State 2001-2003). From NBA.com: NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today More About: News , Team
RIP Eddie Griffin, Age 25
2007-08-22 12:29:00 Unfortunate news out of Houston, former NBA star Eddie Griffin has died at age 25 in a horrible car crash. From Newsday.com: "HOUSTON - Former Seton Hall star Eddie Griffin , a first- round draft pick of the Nets, died last week when his sport utility vehicle collided with a freight train in a fiery crash, the Harris County medical examiner's office said yesterday. Investigators used dental More About: Riff
Durant and Collison Cut
2007-08-21 14:57:00 Two Seattle Supersonics have been dropped from the Team USA roster. Nick Coll ison and Kevin Durant were both sent home. Understandable choices, despite Durant's tremendous upside, he's still got the rookie stigma attached. Team USA's Roster should be trimmed even more by the end of today. Tuesday is when the final roster must be submitted before the FIBA America Tournament begins against
Shooting at DeShawn Stevenson's Home
2007-08-21 14:51:00 Authorities in Florida are investigating a shooting at Washington Wizard player DeSahwn Stevenson 's Orange County home. Apparently, the man, Curtis Ruff was inside Stevenson's place when Stevenson returned home with several girls from a club. Ruff let the group inside, then got into an argument with several men who were waiting outside of Stevenson's home. Ruff then went to his car and pulled More About: Home , Shooting , Shoot , Shaw
Team USA Squares Off
2007-08-19 22:27:00 I caught a repeat of the Blue vs White Team USA scrimmage on FoxSports today. Many have called the game better than recent All star games, and they just might have a valid point there. On one squad you have J Kidd leading the troops into battle, and his favorite assist target; King James. On the other side you have the up and coming Deron Williams and his point man, Kobe Bryant. Then throw in More About: Ares , Square
Greg Oden Rookie Blogger
2007-08-19 18:17:00 Gilbert Arenas isn't the only prominent NBA blog-star these days. On yardbarker.com you can check out the thoughts of the top NBA rookie, Greg Oden of the Portland Trailblazers. His blog entries feature discussion of the various promotional campaigns he's been participating in, his trip to Cleveland for the Topps sports card promotion, rookie photo shoots and a video of his crib in Indy ( More About: Blogger , Rook , Rookie
Be Like Kobe, Eat Pizza
2007-08-19 10:48:00 The latest ESPN magazine has an interesting side piece about what various athletes eat in their diets for peak performance (features MLS, NBA, NHL players and more). Kobe Bryant says that he ate pizza the night before his historic 81-point scoring outburst against Toronto. He says normally he eats healthy foods like shakes and fruits. According to the sports nutrition expert that ESPN has More About: Pizza
Donaghy Naming Names
2007-08-18 04:47:00 Former NBA ref Tim Donagh y is now giving up info on other NBA referees who he said have bet while employed by the NBA. It is not known what sort of betting they have done at this point. From ESPN.com: "Former NBA official Tim Donaghy will reportedly give federal prosecutors information that will implicate other referees in some forms of gambling activity as part of his cooperation with More About: Ming , Names , Nami , Naming
Should Athletes Keep Quiet?
2007-08-17 13:28:00 Smooth Magazine has an interesting commentary regarding the celebrations and loudmouth antics that some athletes use on their various fields of play. The write-up discusses whether or not racism plays a part in this and suggests the media constantly approves of those athletes who simply "shut up and play" and frowns upon those who showboat to celebrate after a play. The article includes a photo More About: Athletes , Athlete , Quiet
NBA Live 08' Trailer
2007-08-14 13:01:00 A promo trailer for the NBA Live 08' video game is available at Filefront.com. The trailer demonstrates the game's "blow by your defender", "own the paint" and various other moves from different superstars. And yes Kevin Garnett appears in a Celtics uniform.. While the game graphics look great, you never know exactly what you're in for until you get the feel of the controls, particularly the More About: Trailer , TRAI , Trail
Bobcats the Real Deal?
2007-08-13 14:40:00 The Charlotte Bobcats have a strong chance to make their first postseason appearance this coming season. They've been slowly building a solid team of fresh talent each season, and now in the offseason added the services of Jason Richardson, one of the main reasons for Golden State's success. When you look at their roster, you have a bunch of scorers staring you down as well as Emeka Okafor who More About: Deal , Real
European Talent vs NBA Veterans
2007-08-12 09:02:00 CBSSportsline columnist Ray Ratto has an interesting article discussing the fact that teams are leaning towards the acquisition of retired NBA players rather than using European talent. It makes sense because even though European younger talent may offer fresher legs and more playing time, they don't offer the experience of a seasoned NBA veteran, like a Reggie Miller, Penny Hardaway or Allan More About: Veterans , Talent , Tale , Lent
NBA Players' Robberies Connected
2007-08-12 08:56:00 According to police the robberies which occurred in the past month of NBA players Antoine Walker and Eddie Curry are connected. From chicagotribune.com: "Four alleged gang members in pursuit of "monetary gain" have been charged in the armed robbery of NBA star Antoine Walker, and two of them also were charged in the robbery of former Bull Eddy Curry, police said Friday. The four are members More About: Players , Robb , Layer , Connected , Erie
The East is Competitive Again
2007-08-11 11:16:00 Finally fans of the NBA East ern Conference teams can rest easy. This season it will be hard to believe if any analyst calls the East a weak conference. There are a legitimate 5 NBA Conference Title and NBA championship contenders. The teams of Cleveland (last year's Finals runner-up), Detroit and Miami (the most recent East champs), Chicago and yes, now the Boston Celtics all have a good shot More About: Competitive , Petit
A Houston Comeback?
2007-08-10 09:01:00 First Reggie Miller is contacted by the Boston Celtics about making an NBA comeback. Now it appears Allan Houston , former New York Knicks star, is also considering a return to the NBA. From ESPN.com: "Reggie Miller is not the only former All-Star shooting guard considering a comeback. Allan Houston, one of the deadliest jump shooters of the past 15 years, is also looking to return to the NBA. More About: Comeback
Wade: Esquire's Best Dressed List
2007-08-10 08:55:00 Dwyane Wade 's sense of style off the court continues to impress the top magazines dedicated to men's fashion. He was recently named to Esquire's best dressed in the World list, coming in at the #14 spot. From sun-sentinel.com: "We looked at thousands of men from around the world," said associate editor Richard Dorment, who helped put the list together. "The factors we consider are consistency More About: List
Reggie Considers Celts
2007-08-09 05:32:00 It appears the Celtics are trying to get even more dominant in the Eastern Conference. Now there are rumors that they have had talks about bringing Reggie Miller in from retirement to come off the bench. From ESPN.com: "Reggie Miller says he is contemplating a return to the NBA, this time with the Boston Celtics. Miller Miller, who turns 42 on Aug. 24, played his entire 18-year career More About: Cons , Consider
Amare: Video Game Cover
2007-08-08 16:23:00 Amare Stoudamire will be gracing the cover of "NBA 08" for the Sony Playstation 3 and PSP, coming this fall. From worthplaying.com: "Stoudemire, the cover athlete for NBA '06, is making a triumphant return to the PlayStation family after his strong effort within the Suns' lineup this past season. Overcoming micro-fracture surgery that limited him to three games during the entire 2005-06 season, More About: Video , Game , Cover , Video Game , Amar
Nokia's NBA Phone
2007-08-08 16:16:00 Soon basketball fans worldwide will be able to showcase their love of the game even more. Nokia is introducing an NBA themed cell phone (seen above). The phone, branded as the Nokia N111, features what appears to be a camera and a large screen for video/image viewing. There is also an innovative basketball style navigation button on the phone's front. Possibly a deal to include exclusive More About: Phone
J. O'Neal a Laker or Pacer?
2007-08-07 16:27:00 The latest back and forth word of mouth from Jermaine O'Neal on wanting to be a Lake r and wanting to be a Pacer. From Seattletimes.com: "INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal has discounted Internet reports that he wants to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. "My preference is to play here and win here," O'Neal said in a telephone interview after returning from Los Angeles on
Yao Marries Ye
2007-08-07 00:34:00 ChinaDaily.com reports on the marriage between Rockets' center, Yao Ming, and his girlfriend, Ye Li. From chinadaily.com: "A wedding ceremony will be held in the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai, and only family members and relatives will be present, no teammates, coaches or basketball officials, local media reported. Yao and his agent have both turned off their mobile phones, but
Lebron Signs NFL Rookie
2007-08-07 00:31:00 King James continues to make moves in the business world. This time around his sports marketing firm, formed 2 years ago, signed an NFL Rook ie to a contract to help promote him. From USAToday.com: LeBron James, further broadening his business portfolio, recently signed Miami Dolphins rookie Ted Ginn Jr. to a marketing contract. Ginn, a former Ohio State speedster, is the first athlete More About: Signs , Rookie
Tiger is Now, Lebron Falls Short
2007-08-06 10:20:00 Apparently King James ascension to the throne is not complete in the minds of sports fans around ESPN nation. According to ESPN's Who's Now Tournament: "LeBron James reached another championship -- and once again fell short. Tiger Woods easily defeated James in the final matchup of the Who's Now bracket, 65.1 percent to 34.9 percent. The fans have spoken." In the back of my mind I was More About: Short , Fall , Falls
Team USA Needs a Trim
More articles from this author:2007-08-05 04:15:00 As of right now Team USA is faced with a 32 man roster, of which only 17 players will make the final cut and be involved in tournament play, starting August 22 in Las Vegas. The US will try to qualify for a spot in the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing. Here's the 32 names on the list right now: Carmelo Anthony, Forward Gilbert Arenas, Guard Shane Battier, Forward Chauncey Billups, Guard Carlos More About: Trim , Needs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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