Derek Fisher, Billy Hunter Letter to NBA Players Following Tuesday CBA Meeting
Following yesterday's potentially apocalyptic meeting that resulted in the announcement that the NBA might be forced to cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if no deal is met by Monday. After the meeting NBPA President Derek Fisher…
Getting to Know the D-League A Little Better
In 2001 NBA Commissioner David Stern founded the NBA Development League with eight professional affiliated teams. Later, in 2005 Stern added seven more D-League teams with a purpose of providing the NBA with a basketball minor league farm system for…
Drew League and Goodman League Set to Battle this Week
For many NBA fans watching coverage of the lockout is like pulling teeth but a welcome, if only temporary, respite is on the way. The rematch of the Drew League against the Goodman league is coming up at the end…
Glimmer of Hope for NBA Lockout Negotiations
For all the doom and gloom taking hold in the aftermath of an apparently fruitless meeting on Tuesday there still might be reason for hope in the NBA lockout negotiations. According to Ken Berger of CBS sports commissioner David Stern,…
Video: Magic Johnson Tells Jay Leno He’s Not in Favor of ‘World Peace’
Lakers legend Magic Johnson made an appearance on Jay Leno's Tonight Show Monday night to discuss everything but the state of the NBA. When asked why he wouldn't discuss the state of the lockout Johnson replied, "Heavy fines if I…
Labor Meeting Update: Start of Season Likely to be Cancelled Monday
The NBA and players union held a crucial labor meeting today in New York, and although each side understood the importance of today's talks, no new CBA was signed. Instead the sides could not close their economic issues, as the…
Pau Gasol to Practice with FC Barcelona During NBA Lockout
After leading Spain to a EuroBasket title this summer Pau Gasol will continue to play in his home country as the NBA lockout continues. Pau and his brother Marc will both continue to workout with his former Spanish team, FC…
Kobe Bryant Expects to Play “Fairly Careful” in Italy
While there isn't an official deal yet, the prospect of Kobe Bryant playing in Italy during the lockout is certainly gaining a fair amount of momentum. The rumors currently swirling have Bryant attempting to reach an agreement with Virtus Bologna,…
Video: Nike’s Italian Kobe Bryant Movie Trailer
Remember when Robert Rodriguez put together The Black Mamba? Well Nike's brilliant marketing department has created something similar, but this time it's in Italian. Here's the movie trailer from Nike's Italian marketing division for “Milano Kalibro Kobe.” Thanks to NBC's…
Crucial Labor Meeting Schedule for Tomorrow
The NBA and players union had a five hour labor meeting today in New York City, and despite no CBA signing, the session "set the table" for tomorrow's crucial gathering. Tomorrow's meeting could determine whether or not NBA fans get to…
