STEVE FRANCIS RUMORS

Jersey Watch: Isaiah Rider Minnesota Timberwolves

This Isaiah “JR” Rider jersey is impressive but it would have been elite had it been a Hawks, Lakers, or Nuggets jersey (where he spent one season each). Those are more rare than hearing Skip Bayless say something that makes sense. JR Rider’s time in Minnesota was actually very productive from a numbers standpoint. He averaged 16, 20, and 19 points per game while shooting 81...
Via Bacon Sports  |  12 days ago

Epic ’21′ Showdown: Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury, and Russell Westbrook

Most of you know how to play the popular pick up basketball game ’21.’ But for those of you who don’t, it works like this: A number of players (anywhere from 3 to 10!) gathers on the court and fights for rebounds and goes 1 on however many to score. After a player scores, usually [...]
Via Oncourt Onslaught  |  14 days ago
ILLEGAL USE OF THE HANDS

Francis accused of sexual assault

Steve Francis' basketball career hasn't gone anywhere, and neither is his attempt as a music producer. He's accused of sexually assaulting a woman signed to his label.

Via Ball Junkie  |  July 23, 2011

Who’s Hot? Former Terp Francis Now Out of Game

Former Maryland star Steve Francis flamed out quickly after his NBA career had a promising start. Dubbed “Stevie Franchise,”...
Via Lost Lettermen  |  May 13, 2011

Steve Francis’ Manager Could Receive Up To 10 Years In Prison

On November 1, 2010, Nathan Peake, a manager for professional boxers and basketball players (including Steve Francis), was booked for tax evasion.  The government was interested in learning why Peake had not filed income tax returns between 2000 and 2007.  Furthermore, he was charged with preparing false tax returns and obstructing the IRS.  It was believed that at least $5.8...
Via The Sports Agent Blog  |  March 22, 2011

Steve Francis Asked To Leave China Basketball League

I got kicked out..I mean quit T.. Steve Francis is apparently no longer a franchise player..At least not according to the Beijing Ducks..The Franchise just left the Ducks permanently, ending the former NBA all star’s stint in China’s professional basketball league..Francis walked out at half-time during Beijing’s 104-89 win over the Jiangsu Dragons on Sunday...
Via Terez Owens  |  December 27, 2010

Lettermen In The News: Maryland’s Francis Plays With Iced Ankle

Maryland’s Steve Francis is out of shape, not used to the 13-hour time difference between China and New York and he wasn’t even expecting to play the other night in his Chinese debut as he sat on the bench with ice on his ankle. That’s when his head coach, prodded by the home crowd, inserted Francis into the game without warning for the final 17 seconds of the contest. Francis...
Via Lost Lettermen  |  December 20, 2010

Pics Of Steve Francis' Debut For Beijing Ducks

Yes you read that correctly; former #2 overall pick and NBA All-star Steve Francis played his debut game with the Beijing Ducks on the CBA (China Basketball Association) last earlier this AM. Francis was inked to a two year deal with the Ducks back in November. He joins fellow NBA has been Stephon Marbury on the squad and also hip hop basketball icon Allen Iverson overseas. Francis only played
Via Los That Sports Blog  |  December 17, 2010
NO FLY ZONE

Steve Francis Arrested At LAX

Former NBA superstar Steve Francis got a little intoxicated and a little rambunctious at LAX and had taken into custody until he was released earlier today.

Via SLAM Online  |  October 08, 2010

Steve Francis traded to Grizzlies. Wait, he's still in the NBA?!

Steve Francis will finally join the Grizzlies, over nine years after he refused to play for the Vancouver version of the team. "The Franchise" was traded today by the Houston Rockets to Memphis, along with a second-round pick, in exchange for a conditional 2011 pick from the Grizzlies. Francis ...
Via tonyblogs.net  |  December 24, 2008
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