Although the NBA has been in limbo since the Association imposed a Lockout on July 1, Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Ron Artest has still a found a way to get his name in the headlines throughout the summer. Later this month the forward will have his name legally changed to Metta World Peace, he …
Category Archive: EURO-LEAGUES
Aug 11 2011
No "Overseas Money" For Delonte During Lockout
Although many players from throughout the Association will take advantage of opportunities across the planet if the NBA Lockout continues into the regular season, that will not be an option for Free Agent guard Delonte West. Boston sports-talk radio station “WEEI” has reported that the veteran who played for the Boston Celtics this past season, …
Aug 10 2011
Boozer-Cruise May Sail To Distant Shores, Bulls All-Star Forward Says He Will Play Overseas
Carlos Boozer, along with Derrick Rose and Luol Deng helped the Chicago Bulls grab the best record in the Association during this past regular season, could help a foreign team improve in the upcoming campaign if the NBA Lockout is not settled. The All-Star forward who also was a member of Team USA back in 2008, …
Aug 10 2011
Besiktas Strikes Again, Now Turkish Team Talking With Durant
If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas in the next few months, you may want to check if your favorite casino has a book for International basketball; because if that is the case you may want to put lots of money on Turkish team Besiktas if the NBA Lockout lasts the entire season. …
Jul 29 2011
Time To Talk Turkey, Bryant Will Meet With Besiktas On Saturday
With the ruling from FIBA on Friday, stating that NBA players currently under contract will be allowed to play for other teams during the NBA lockout, will Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant decide to take his talents to Turkey? The answer to that question may be become clearer on Saturday as “ESPN.com” is …
Jul 29 2011
FIBA Will Allow NBA Players To Play Elsewhere During Lockout
NBA players who are under contract will be allowed to play anywhere they want as long as the Lockout in the Association continues, as “FIBA.com” announced Friday that the governing body for International basketball that they will grant a waiver to any NBA player who requests one as long as the work-stoppage continues. The ruling …
Jul 28 2011
Celtics Pick E’Twaun Moore Signs With Italian Team
The “Boston Herald” reported on Thursday that Boston Celtics second round NBA Draft pick E’Twaun Moore has signed a deal with Italian team Benetton Treviso for the upcoming campaign. The former Purdue guard’s contract does have an NBA out-clause, so he could return to the Celtics and the Association once a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement is …
Jul 18 2011
Money Problems Halt Besiktas From Trying To Sign Kobe
Turkish basketball team Besiktas, has reportedly suspended their courtship of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant according to “ESPN.com” due to financial problems. The club that signed New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams to a contract for next season last week is embroiled in a scandal that has rocked Turkey, concerning soccer games that …
Jul 13 2011
Union Chief Billy Hunter Supports Players Playing Elsewhere During Lockout
The head of the NBA Players Association Billy Hunter, has given total support to players from the Association playing elsewhere if the NBA Lockout extends into the regular season “ESPN.com” reported on Wednesday. Hunter sent a memo to the players stating that he is totally in favor of the members of his union playing anywhere …
Jul 07 2011
Could The Threat Of NBA Players Playing Elsewhere Lead To An Early End To Lockout?
The prospect of NBA players currently under contract to teams in the Association playing elsewhere during an extended works-stoppage, may soon become an issue that could change the dynamics of negotiations as the NBA Players Association and Team Owners attempt to come up with a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Published reports state that New Jersey …
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