LOS ANGELES- Los Angeles Laker guard, Kobe Bryant has been having a subtle war of words with his coach, Phil Jackson. After losing a game on Monday to the Memphis Grizzlies, Jackson said: “Kobe had to screw up the game and start energizing the team by going one-on-one. That takes the rest of the guys […]
DALLAS-WFAA– Former NBA All-Star, Nick Van Exel’s son, Nickey Van Exel has confessed to killing of a neighbor of his, Bradley Bassey Eyo according to police. WFAA reports. Police said 20-year-old Nickey Van Exel turned himself in Wednesday and confessed to the crime. He’s a neighbor of the victim. Read The Whole Story RELATED STORIES […]
WASHINGTON D.C.-Washington Post Gilbert Arenas pregnant girlfriend, Laura Govan, with whom he has three children with, has claimed he has abandoned her and her three children, both financially and emotionally. The Washington Post reports: Govan, who is four months pregnant with their fourth child, “has not heard from Arenas the whole month of December,” said […]
WEST VIRGINIA-WOWKTV Kenneth Ziegler, the father of NBA player O.J. Mayo was charged with attempted murder, possession, obstructing and fleeing in a vehicle and on foot after police officers attempted to accost him. WOWKTV reports: Huntington police arrested Kenneth Ziegler early Thursday morning after a brief chase. Chief Skip Holbrook said Ziegler was observed in […]
LOS ANGELES — The 2011 NBA All-Star Ballot was unveiled today during a special tip-off event in Los Angeles, the Official Host City of NBA All-Star 2011. NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile will begin this afternoon at 3 p.m. ET. The 60th NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio […]
Boston Celtics center, Shaquille O’Neal sonducted the Boston Pops Orchestra last night at the request of the Boston Celtics P.R. director. RELATED STORIES Shaq’s Plan: 6 Teams, 6 Titles In 20 NBA Seasons Shaquille O’Neal Sued for Computer Hacking, Destruction of Evidence
New York — A 2007 study on race and refereeing in the NBA has resurfaced in a respected journal. ESPN Reports: Basically, the more black referees on the court, the better the calls for black players. And the reverse is true for white players. The entire combined effect is fairly limited, around 4 percent, but […]
Los Angeles — In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Kobe Bryant credited Michael Jackson with giving him the discipline and work ethic that has allowed him to become the world championship basketball player he is today: “It sounds weird, I guess, but it’s true: I was really mentored by the preparation of Michael Jackson,” Bryant […]
The Boston Celtics pounded the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, and messages sent from Charlie Villanueva’s Twitter account indicate Kevin Garnett may have made it personal.
Essence is reporting that New Orleans Hornets Point Guard Chris Paul has donated half a million dollars to start an after school program in New Orleans called the CP3 After School Zone. The CP3 Afterschool Zone is set to work with local schools, libraries, recreation centers and other facilities to provide dynamic afterschool grams that […]
Celtics guard Delonte West may be cut by the Boston Celtics after a fist fight with teammate, Von Wafer. Hoops World reports. During a three-on-three game with Avery Bradley, Luke Harangody, Semih Erden and assistant coach Tyronn Lue, West began fouling Wafer each time the reserve guard touched the ball. West was increasingly physical to […]
Allen Iverson will sign a two year deal to play Basketball for the Turkish team, Besiktas according to Yahoo Sports. There was previous speculation that Iverson would join Stephon Marbury in China, but Iverson is expected to sign with Beskitas and begin playing there by October 29th. RELATED STORIES Allen Iverson Says He’s “Going Through […]
