Stern, Hunter Look to Friday for Possible Deal
The NBA and players union met today in New York City for 7.5 hours, racking up a total of 22 hours of negotiationing within the past two days. The sides convened for 15 hours on Wednesday, and despite the fact…
Matt Barnes Plans Charity Game in San Jose
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes is planning a charity basketball game in San Jose, Calif. The game will take place on Nov. 5 at 6:30 at the San Jose Events Center. The game will consist of two teams, the…
David Stern Confident He Can Bring Fans Full-82 Game Season
NBA commissioner David Stern eliminated the first 100 games of the season a few weeks ago, but according to sources, Stern is not willing to let a full 82-game season go away. Two sources close to the labor talks said that…
Lakers’ Owner Buss Ready to Make a Deal
According to the National Basketball Player's Union, the league's larger market owners are ready to sign a new CBA and end the NBA lockout. Los Angeles Lakers' owner Jerry Buss, New York Knicks' owner James Dolan, Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban…
NBA, NBPA Talks Break Down; Fisher Blasts Owners
Despite three consecutive days of labor meetings, the league and players union failed to agree on a framework for the new CBA. The sides met for nearly 30 hours in the past three days, but the gathering today broke off…
Kobe Bryant Signed On to Lead NBA Stars Around the World
A myriad of NBA stars are finalizing a two-week, six-game, three-continent basketball tour with stops in Puerto Rico, London, Macau and Australia. Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will be one of the likely 16 players that will participate in this massive…
Jerry West Admits Battle With Depression
Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West admits that he has battled depression since childhood. West was beaten by his father, and this caused low self-esteem issues in the future NBA great. West said his childhood in West Virginia was missing love and…
U.S. Mayors Send Letter to Stern and Hunter
14 mayors from NBA cities have sent a letter to Commissioner David Stern and union Chief Billy Hunter asking the men to solve their problems and end the league lockout. WishTV8.com in Indianapolis received a copy of the letter: "The mayors…
The NBA Will Be Ruined If The Lockout Last Any Longer
The day has finally arrived. The owners and players warned us, and although fans expected the day to come, losing regular season games is heartbreaking. NBA fans have been told from high-end officials and analysts that this work stoppage will…
Pau Gasol Ranked 11th on NBA Player Rankings
ESPN.com and TrueHoop are currently ranking NBA players and their latest list includes Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol. Gasol was ranked as the 11th best player in the league, with a grade of 8.53. Gasol beat out Carmelo…