Category Archive: NBA NEWS

Aug 02 2012

Magic Johnson Says “I Think Bynum Is Not Going To Reach His Potential”

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, is certainly not shy about voicing his criticism of the team that he led to five NBA Championships in the eighties. This past season, Johnson was all over the club’s first-year head coach Mike Brown, putting a lot of blame on the squad’s bench boss, for the team’s lackluster …

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Jun 11 2012

Grizzlies Owner Michael Heisley In Discussions With Potential Buyer For Team

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The Memphis Grizzlies could begin next season under new ownership, as the “Memphis Commercial Appeal” reported Monday afternoon that Team Owner Michael Heisley is currently negotiating to sell the team to the founder and owner of a communications network. According to the report, Heisley is trying to complete a deal with 34-year-old Robert Pera, owner of …

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May 11 2012

LeBron James Reportedly Will Be Named NBA MVP

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Miami Heat All-Star forward LeBron James will be announced as the winner of the NBA MVP Award on Saturday, according to a report that was published on “NBA.com” Friday night. The report states that a source who is aware of the results of the voting, said that the 27-year-old forward will be named as the …

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Apr 13 2012

Saints Owner Tom Benson Buys Hornets To Keep Team In New Orleans

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Tom Benson brought an NFL Championship to New Orleans in 2010, as the team he owns the New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl in franchise history. His next mission will be trying to capture an NBA Title for the city as the “New Orleans Times Picayune” reported on Friday that the 83-year-old Benson has …

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Apr 09 2012

The Nightmare Ends, Mavericks Deactivate Lamar Odom For Balance Of Campaign

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Less than one year after being named the NBA Sixth Man Of The Year, veteran forward Lamar Odom’s basketball career is in limbo as “ESPN.com” reported on Monday that the Dallas Mavericks have deactivated the player for the rest of the season. Odom will ride the rest of the campaign at home while the club …

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Mar 20 2012

Retirement Ceremony For Chris Mullin’s Jersey Turns Into Boo-Fest For Warriors Owner

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What was supposed to be a festive occasion for Basketball Hall Of Fame Member and former Golden State Warriors star Chris Mullin, his family as well as the team itself; was disrupted by boos and catcalls directed at Golden State co-owner Joe Lacob, as the Warriors attempted to honor Mullin by retiring his jersey during …

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Feb 08 2012

Houston Officially Named As Home For 2013 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA officially named the city of Houston, Texas as the home for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game on Wednesday. It will be the second time in less than a decade that Houston will get to host one of the highlights of the NBA campaign. The city also hosted the games in 2006 as well …

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Jan 26 2012

Lakers Take Top Spot On Forbes List Of 2012 Most Valuable NBA Teams

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Once again it is time to check in with our friends at “Forbes Magazine” as they have released their annual list of the most valuable NBA franchises.  According to the magazine’s calculations; there is a new team topping the list this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have become the most valuable franchise due to their new …

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Jan 12 2012

Hawks Center Al Horford Will Miss 3-4 Months After Shoulder Injury

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a far more devastating loss on Wednesday night than the club’s losing to the Indiana Pacers by a final score of 96-84; according to a report from the “Atlanta Journal Constitution” they will be without center Al Horford after he injured his shoulder early in the game. The two-time All-Star could …

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Dec 10 2011

Injuries Force Blazers All-Star Brandon Roy To Retire After Five Year Career

A young man who just a couple of seasons ago appeared as if he was going to be a fixture on NBA All-Star teams for many years to come, now finds himself contemplating life after the Association at the tender age of 27. “ESPN.com” on Friday reported that Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Brandon Roy, …

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