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Q&A: NBA Replacement Referees
October 02, 2009 by
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It’s a classic tale, really. Enemies become friends. Protagonists find the grass isn’t really greener on the other side. In the case of the NBA referee lockout, protagonists who are the stars of the league are about to have some first-hand experience with lessons from Aesop’s...
Kobe Bryant Tops List of Most Popular NBA Jerseys in Europe
October 01, 2009 by
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Kobe Bryant already had the most popularjersey in the U.S., and now also has the most popular jersey in Europe.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers tops the list of most popular NBA jerseys in Europe for the second straight year. Coming off his fourth NBA title in 2009...
AirTran Becomes Official Airline of the Orlando Magic
September 30, 2009 by
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As part of AirTran's partnership with the Orlando Magic, the company will have The AirTran Flight Deck in the new Amway Center set to open for the 2010-11 season
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that is has become...
ESPN, NBA Reach Agreement to Show Additional Games in UK, Ireland
September 30, 2009 by
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ESPN and the NBA today announced a multi-year agreement to add close to 100 live NBA games to ESPN in the UK and Ireland. In addition to the live games, ESPN networks will air the studio show NBA Fastbreak, the original series NBA Action and all-time great NBA games.
ESPN will tip...
Kobe Bryant Named Spokesman of The Panini Group
September 30, 2009 by
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According to NBA.com, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers becomes company spokesman of the NBA trading card partner The Panini Group after signing a multi-year deal with the company.
Bryant’s deal with the company gives hope to the basketball card community. Bryant states that...
Albuquerque Thunderbirds to Pick First in 2009 D-League Draft
September 30, 2009 by
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The Albuquerque Thunderbirds won the 2009 NBA Development League’s Draft lottery and will have the first overall selection in the 2009 NBA D-League draft next month. The lottery took place in Dallas, TX Tuesday at the League’s annual coaches meetings.
“Having the first selection...
ESPN and NBA Digital Team Up for ESPN NBA.com Fantasy Basketball
September 28, 2009 by
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NBA Digital and ESPN announced today a unique multi-year agreement that will make ESPN NBA.com Fantasy Basketball, the official commissioner-style fantasy basketball game for both ESPN.com and NBA.com. The collaboration between NBA Digital and ESPN means that fantasy sports players...
Ratner Reaches Agreement With Russian Tycoon for Sale of Nets
September 23, 2009 by
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Maybe this should be entitled, "From Russia with Love" Forest City Ratner Companies (“FCRC”), Nets Sports and Entertainment (“NSE”) and Onexim Group announced today that they have signed a letter of intent to create a strategic partnership for the...
NBA Referees Locked Out by League, Replacements to Be Used
September 18, 2009 by
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THIS IS BREAKING NEWS...
Unable to reach a new contract, referees for the National Basketball Association have now officially been locked out by the league.
The NBA released the following statement confirming that replacement refs will be used:
The NBA today announced that it will...
McMorris: NBA Referees Being Locked Out 'Imminent and Unavoidable'
September 17, 2009 by
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With pre-season games just around the corner, the NBA sees an exceptionally good chance of having their referees locked out, and replacement referees being used in their place after contract negotiations appear to have failed. Lamell McMorris, the chief negotiator for the referees...
Indiana Pacers Co-Owner Melvin Simon, Dead at 82
September 16, 2009 by
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Melvin Simon, shopping center industry pioneer and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Simon Property Group, has died at the age of 82 after a short illness.
A native of the Bronx, New York, Mr. Simon attended the Bronx High School of Science and the City College of New York, where...
Miami Heat Employees Agree to Paycut
September 16, 2009 by
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According to NBA.com, Miami Heat employees have agreed to take up to a maximum 20 percent pay cut to avoid layoffs for the 2009-10 season.
Though player salaries will not change, everyone else associated with Miami Heat basketball operations will take cuts, including team president...
Complete NBA D-League Expansion Draft Results Released
September 02, 2009 by
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The Springfield Armor selected the rights to Marcus Campbell a 7-0 center from the University of Mississippi with the first selection in the 2009 NBA Development League Expansion Draft. With the second pick, the Maine Red Claws drafted the rights to James White, a 6-7 guard from...
Hornets Owner Shinn Isn't Concerned About Team's Status
August 27, 2009 by
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According to Jimmy Smith of The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn says that the team's offseason addition of center Emeka Okafor is evidence that the team's financial status will not be a problem in the near future.
The Hornets acquired Okafor by trading...
D-League Sets Expansion Draft, Complete List of Players
August 26, 2009 by
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The NBA Development League’s two new teams, the Maine Red Claws and Springfield Armor, will take the first step towards formulating their rosters for the upcoming 2009-10 season with the 2009 NBA D-League Expansion Draft on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.
Springfield will select first...
The Biz of Basketball Adds Complete Summary of Current NBA CBA
August 23, 2009 by
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The Biz of Basketball sees a major site update with the addition of a "CBA - 101" -- a summary of the current collective bargaining agreement in the NBA. Selecting the following link will take to a version of the table of contents below with links to each section
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NBA Releases Complete 2009 Preseason Schedule
August 15, 2009 by
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NBA Europe Live presented by EA SPORTS, an inaugural trip to Taiwan and return trips to Beijing and Mexico highlight the 2009 NBA preseason schedule, the NBA announced today. The 119-game slate tips off on Oct. 1 when the Denver Nuggets visit the Utah Jazz at 9 p.m. ET.
NBA Europe...
VIDEO: David Kahn of the TWolves Talks Kurt Rambis Hire, Rubio Signing Efforts
August 11, 2009 by
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David Kahn, the president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to ESPN about the hiring of Kurt Rambis as the new head coach for the organization(see details on the Rambis deal), followed by efforts to sign Rickey Rubio (see the David Kahn interview on The...
Timberwolves Announce In-Principle Deal for Kurt Rambis as New Head Coach
August 10, 2009 by
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The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Kurt Rambis and the team have reached an agreement in principle to make Rambis the ninth head coach in the team's 20-year history. Per team policy, terms of the agreed-upon contract were not released, but the contract is believed to be...
LeBron James Unlikely to Sign Contract Extension with Cavs
August 10, 2009 by
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Lebron James says that his future for the Cleveland Cavaliers will probably not be decided until after the 2009-10 season according to NBA.com.
The most James has said about his future is when he introduced to the world his newest shoe, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, in his hometown...
Press Release: The Biz of Basketball Upgrades with Twitter Access
August 10, 2009 by
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Nike Introduces Nike Air Max LeBron VII
August 07, 2009 by
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NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, the latest and most innovative shoe in LeBron James’ signature line, at a global media summit in Akron, Ohio featuring James and performance footwear designer Jason Petrie.
The Nike Air Max LeBron VII is designed...
Magic's Rashard Lewis Suspended 10 Games For PEDs
August 06, 2009 by
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The NBA has avoided the steroid controversy, but that may have changed today.
Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic has been suspended without pay for ten games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for an elevated testosterone level, it was announced...
Complete 2009-10 NBA Broadcast Schedule for ABC and ESPN Released
August 04, 2009 by
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ESPN’s multimedia coverage of the 2009-10 NBA regular season will include 90 games, highlighted by 15 exclusive broadcasts on ABC – the home of The Finals – and 75 telecasts on ESPN. All 90 games will once again feature flexible scheduling providing viewers with the best possible...
Lamar Odom to Remain a Laker
July 30, 2009 by
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ESPN.com is reporting that Lamar Odom has reached an agreement to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sources told ESPN.com that it is a four-year deal that could be worth as much as $33 million if the Lakers exercise their option on the fourth season, with $27 million guaranteed...
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