David Stern previously stated that today’s meetings could determine whether the NBA will have Christmas Day. But are we really setting ourselves up for an NBA season that looks all but washed away at this point? Who holds more blame in this situation: Players, owners or all interested parties? Read the rest of this entry »

The NBA lockout situation worsens as the days go by. In the ongoing pissing match between owners and players, Commissioner David Stern dropped a new bomb today: Read the rest of this entry »

If there was ever a question which route David Stern would take with the NBA lockout – pad his legacy or fix the business model – it’s as clear as day now. After a marathon session of meetings today, Stern announced that the first two weeks of the NBA season are officially cancelled. Read the rest of this entry »

NBA players and owners will meet again today Monday, October 10th in attempts to hash out their differences once more before the first few weeks of the season have to be canceled. In a new letter, union rep Derek Fisher alerted his fellow players to take their plight public using social media, angling for fan support by tweeting the hashtags #LetUsPlay and #StandUnited. Read the rest of this entry »

Ah, David Stern. What a champ. Even when things look dire, the man’s willing to raise the stakes. After meeting with the NBAPA on Wednesday, the NBA Commissioner said “I’m focused on let’s get the two committees in and see whether they can either have a season or not have a season, and that’s what’s at risk this weekend.” Read the rest of this entry »

Somewhere in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, someone is going crazy about Kenyon Martin. Yes, that’s right. In 2011, Kenyon Martin can still inspire passion in the hearts of basketball fans across the globe. Or, rather, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers are betting he can, because they reportedly signed him to the richest contract in Chinese Basketball Association history today. Read the rest of this entry »

Metta World Peace – the forward formerly known as Ron Artest – entered ABC’s Dancing With The Stars competition and quickly left after getting dismissed by judges. Read the rest of this entry »

Brandon Jennings takes the Under Armour cameras back to L.A. with him for the latest “Under The Armour” video. Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh off NBAPA executive director Billy Hunter’s word that the lockout will continue indefinitely, LeBron decided to throw around the old pigskin with some pals in Central Park a few nights ago. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember yesterday, when I was all optimistic about the NBA season? Well, with a single statement from NBAPA executive director Billy Hunter, that’s gone out the window. After meeting for five-and-a-half hours with the owners, Hunter said that “We’ve advised (players) they may have to sit out half the season before we get a deal.” Read the rest of this entry »

Man, you never can tell. After I’ve been moaning and groaning all summer, there actually seems to be an inkling of hope about the NBA lockout. Read the rest of this entry »

Negotiations between player representatives and NBA owners seem to be going nowhere fast. However, a basketball season featuring pro athletes is still far from a sure thing. Read the rest of this entry »

Every NBA baller’s searching for a way to stay busy during these desperate lockout days. Following in Brandon Jennings’ path, Clippers’ big man Blake Griffin has decided to intern with Will Ferrell’s Funny Or Die. Read the rest of this entry »

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There’s an old adage that says ball players want to be rappers and rappers want to be ball players. But what happens when a ball player utilizes the grassroots initiatives most notably seen in Hip-Hop? Read the rest of this entry »

David Stern’s on vacation. NBA player representatives are mad about that. The lockout continues on. But Brandon Jennings is at work. Read the rest of this entry »