basketball

Russian Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov Buys Nets

Donna Diegel — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:05:54 -0500

Mikhail Prokhorov, 43-year old rich Russian billionaire, and most eligible bachelor, bought himself a basketball team. The New Jersey Nets will be moving to Brooklyn, NY in the near future.

Jordan Picks Thompson for NBA Hall of Fame Induction

Michael Santo — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:36:34 -0500

Michael Jordan has picked David Thompson, former NBA basketball player and North Carolina State Star, for his NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Rick Pitino Admits Affair, Not Rape of Karen Sypher: Police Records

Michael Santo — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:32:41 -0500

University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino admitted to consensual sex with Karen Sypher, wife of Louisville equipment manager Tim Sypher, according to Louisville Metro Police reports obtained by The Courier-Journal under the Kentucky Open Records Act. The incident occurred at a Louisville restaurant on Aug. 1st, 2003.

NBA Star Rashard Lewis Suspended for Steroids

Gabriel Dorman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:48:09 -0500

Orlando Magic basketball star Rashard Lewis has been suspended by the NBA for violating the league's Anti-Drug Program. Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level believed to be the result of a steroid precursor known as DHEA.

Lakers Winners of NBA Championship

mattwion — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:55:31 -0500

Kobe Bryant has long played under the enormous shadow of Shaquille O'Neil. Tonight, however, he stepped out of that shadow to lead his Los Angeles Lakers to not only a victory but the NBA title as Los Angeles Lakers became the winners against the game with Orlando Magic

Basketball Players Evaluation New Technique Develeoped

harminka — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:54:12 -0500

A team of Spanish and American researchers has developed a method to evaluate basketball players that will, they say, better meet the requirements of the sport's trainers and experts. The technique uses mathematical models designed to measure productivity.

Orlando Downs Cavs, LeBron; Rolls to 1st NBA Finals In 14 Years

Michael Santo — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:41:48 -0500

You can bet the NBA wanted to see the marquee matchup in the finals, but it's not to be: no Kobe vs. LeBron. No, Cavs Magic Game 6 is over, and the Cavs are out, as the Orlando Magic enter the NBA finals for the first time in 14 years.

NBA Draft Lottery 2009 Results

Michael Santo — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:37:08 -0500

In an effort to prevent teams from "tanking" games to get a better position in the NBA draft, the NBA introduced a lottery system in 1985. The lottery uses ping pong balls with a weighting system such that the 250 worst team has a 25.0% chance of receiving the #1 pick. This still leads to tanking, some say. The NBA draft lottery 2009 was held on Tuesday night and the results are already out.

John Wall Basketball In Kentucky Or UK

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:58:30 -0500

Apparently John Wall made a basketball commitment to University of Kentucky and to play for coach Calipari, despite suggestions that he will play in UK. According to NBC Wall "commits to play basketball for UK," however, Kentucky radio stations and ESPN say John Wall Will play basketball in Kentucky.

Lakers Dominate Game 7 To Move On

Michael Santo — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:50:38 -0500

Predictions of a dire result for the Los Angeles Lakers in game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals series came to naught as the Lakers dominated against the Houston Rockets, winning 89 - 70.

Atlanta Hawks Win or Go Home

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:50:52 -0500

It is win or go home situation for Atlanta Hawks in their NBA games against Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chuck Daly, Longtime NBA, Olympic Basketball Coach, Dies at 78

Michael Santo — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:45:09 -0500

Chuck Daly, who coached the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990, using a tough, physical style of play that eearnined his team the moniker "Bad Boys," has died at the age of 78.