Cancellation of Season Beneficial for NBA, Expansion to Europe?
Since the lockout began I have had a hard time finding inspiration to write. It seems to take quite a bit to actually get me to sit down and work through a longer piece of writing that isn't cut-and-dry news.…
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…
I Love Basketball, I Hate the NBA
Last week I wrote about the logical reasoning behind the owners hardball strategy against the NBA union. I argued that a sustained lockout was profit maximization in it's purest form, that the owners held such a bargaining advantage over their…
The Strategic Summer of Kobe Bryant
In the late 19th century, Britain was the world’s leading economic power, they refused to get involved in European affairs unless it altered the balance of power. While everyone else was busy forming alliances and competing for colonies with each…
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…
How the Lockout Affects Mike Brown’s Start with the Lakers
It was a bit of a surprise when the Lakers announced that they chose to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach, Mike Brown, to replace Phil Jackson. Brian Shaw seemed to be the likely choice for the job as he…
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…
Owners, Players Meet for 16 Hours; Will Resume Wednesday Morning
Today in New York the owners and players met for a mediated session that last over 16 hours. In the end there were two words released to the media - no comment. Both sides were asked by mediator George Cohen…
