NBA, NBPA Announce “No Comment,” Schedule Meeting for Monday
After an eleventh-hour meeting in New York tonight between the NBA and the NBPA both sides were hoping to find a solution to the lockout before David Stern starts cancelling regular season games on Monday. Following a five hour meeting…
NBA and Players Union Will Meet Today Prior to Deadline
When it seemed all hope was lost and the NBA made it clear that they will not meet with the players until they accepted a 50-50 BRI split, a miracle struck the basketball world. The sides have agreed to gather…
Video: ‘Basketball Magic’ Kobe Bryant
Saw this on Forum Blue and Gold's Twitter account and just had to post it. There are dozens of Kobe Bryant montage videos on YouTube, but this could be the best one. Enjoy. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfXjm185oPc
NBA and Players Union Will Not Schedule Meeting Monday
NBA Commissioner David Stern told the player union the league will cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if no CBA is signed, and it now seems as though the sides are bracing for an elimination of regular…
Like it or Not, NBA Lockout is Beneficial to Kobe Bryant
Over the past few years, sports critics have been faulting the play of Kobe Bryant, chalking it up to old age. Now Bryant has a chance to silence all the doubters with this unusually lengthy off-season. Los Angeles Lakers’ star…
A Fan’s Plea for the End of the NBA Lockout
As November inches closer and closer, the chances of the NBA season starting on time seems unlikely. The players and owners have yet to come to an agreement on how to split basketball related income (BRI). Until they do, no…
Pau Gasol Continues to Keep Busy During NBA Lockout
In a summer, and now fall, filled with NBA players not doing much of anything there has been one player that has been very active. Lakers forward Pau Gasol helped lead his Spanish team to the championship of EuroBasket this…
Some Believe Sides Could Strike Deal Before Deadline
Although no new collective bargaining agreement was signed after Tuesday's labor meeting, many close to the situation still believe the sides made major progress. The session focuses solely on solving the financial issues, and analysts have commented on the closure…
Video: Kobe Bryant Endorses Home Walk 2011
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant recently appeared in a PSA for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles encouraging residents to participate in Home Walk 2011. Bryant is teaming up with the United Way to help fight homelessness in Los Angeles,…
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…
