New Jersey Nets All-Star point guard Deron Williams announced on his Twitter page that he officially signed with a Turkish basketball team. The team, Turkey’s Besiktas, also features Allen Iverson on it’s roster.. Williams also posted a picture of Friday’s […]
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Houston Rockets – officially – finalize staff
The Houston Rockets staff is now four coaches healthier. Kevin McHale announced four more members of his staff had been added Friday. The list included former college coach Kelvin Sampson, who will serve as McHale’s top assistant. J.B. Bickerstaff, Chris […]
NBA players may get $160 million in extra revenue
The locked-out NBA players might have a reason to smile soon. Two people with knowledge of the situation have tol The Associated Press that NBA players will have their escrow money returned to them. According to the sources, the player […]
“The Decision” – One year later
Some say, “Time heals everything.” But does it really? It has been a year since “The Decision” and LeBron’s move to South Beach and the hatred that formed for him over a short moment in time. Did the program change […]
Yao Ming announces retirement
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports! was the first to report Yao’s retirement. Wojnarowski posted on his twitter: “Rockets’ Yao Ming has decided to retire from the […]
Kenneth Faried tearing through Drew Pro-Am League
In this year’s NBA draft, there were few if any certainties. One player who I think will undoubtedly become a solid contributor at the next level is Kenneth Faried. The pride of Morehead State was selected by the Denver Nuggets […]
National Basketball League of Canada opening doors to locked-out NBA players
Special Contributor // Jon Marshall With news of New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams possibly having a deal in place with the Beşiktaş Cola Turka pro team in Turkey, lower-level NBA players will have some options as well. The National […]
Deron Williams possibly headed to Turkey
The [Five] Daily special contributor, Jon Marshall, is reporting that Deron Williams might decide to play in Turkey if the NBA is stuck in a lockout. On the flip-side, the Turkish team, Besiktas, says it is close to reaching a […]
Cleveland Cavaliers take ownership of D-League team
The Cleveland Cavaliers have decided to take over ownership and operation of an NBA Development League franchise. The team announced Thursday that it has acquired ownership of the former New Mexico Thunderbirds and plan to move the team to Canton. […]
T’Wolves Beasley stopped by police, ticketed for marijuana possesion
It’s a bit greener in the Twin Cities, today. No, they aren’t selling Toyota Prius’ at a record pace – Michael Beasley is doing his best impersonation of Damon Stoudamire. Police say Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley was ticketed for […]