With the second pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Minnesota Timberwolves selected forward Derrick Williams from the University of Arizona. The 20-year old sophomore was a standout this past season as the Pac-10 player of the year leading the […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving
With the 1st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Duke guard Kyrie Irving. Irving was expected to be the top overall selection. He joins Elton Brand as the only two players from Duke University to […]
Bobcats, Bucks & Kings complete 3-team trade
On the heels of the 2011 NBA Draft the Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings have completed a three-team trade. The Milwaukee Bucks will receive forward Stephen Jackson, guard Shaun Livingston, and the 19th pick in tonight’s draft. The […]
Timberwolves to fire Kurt Rambis
The Minnesota Timberwolves will fire head coach Kurt Rambis. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports was the first to report the impending move. The Timberwolves will not officially announce the firing until after Thursday night’s NBA Draft. Rambis went 32-132 as […]
On NBA Draft eve, Suns shoot down Nash trade rumors
The NBA Draft is roughly 24 hours away and the Phoenix suns are busy preparing for the future. One that – according to President of Basketball Operations, Lon Babby – includes Steve Nash. Babby emphatically told reporters that the two-time […]
NBA owners propose something players don’t hate – “flex cap”
It’s a good first step. Commissioner David Stern says NBA owners have proposed a new idea – a “flex cap” system. And, reportedly, the players don’t hate the idea. The NBA players are still opposed to the “hard cap” the […]
Jonas Valanciunas won’t play in NBA next season
NBA draft prospect Jonas Valanciunas will not be eligible to play during the 2011-2012 season. According to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, Valanciunas is close to a buy out agreement with his Lithuanian club Lietvus Rykos that would prevent him from […]
NBA collective bargaining agreement ending in 10 days
In less than 10 full days the current NBA collective bargaining agreement will end. And the NBA isn’t planning on looking like the NFL. NBA owners and players are scheduled to meet again, Tuesday. In a session that Commissioner David […]
Kanter, Knight, work out for Cavs
Hot on the heels of celebrating the underachievement of their former “King” the Cleveland Cavaliers are now looking forward to the NBA Draft. The Cavs’ – holding the No. 1 and 4 overall picks in this week’s NBA draft – […]
Phoenix Suns expected to buy out Vince Carter
The Phoenix Suns are expected to buy out the contract of veteran guard Vince Carter. According to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic the Suns are expected to be active leading up to Thursday night’s draft. That includes buying out the […]