Category Archive: NBA Off The Court News

Dec 04 2012

Bye-Bye Hornets? New Orleans Pelicans Could Land Next Season

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When Tom Benson became the new owner of the New Orleans Hornets in April, the 83-year-old owner of the NFL franchise the Saints, told reporters that he would like his team to have a new nick-name that is more relevant to the Crescent City, than the name the club is currently sporting. The squad got …

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Sep 02 2012

Dwight Howard Thanks The City Of Orlando

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All-Star center Dwight Howard, attempted to repair his relationship with the city of Orlando and fans of the Orlando Magic on Sunday, when he purchased a full page ad in the “Orlando Sentinel,” expressing his love for the city and its residents. The 26-year-old center, was drafted by the Magic with the first pick in …

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Aug 13 2012

Will Kobe Finish His Basketball Career In Europe Or China?

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Even for someone who has encountered so much success, since entering the Association back in 1996, this had to have been a very special week for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant. Sunday, “The Black Mamba” knocked down 17 points, in what he claims is his final Olympic game as Team USA won their …

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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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Apr 30 2012

Brooklyn Nets Reveal New Logos And Colors

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Prepare yourself for what will soon be one of the hottest selling items for fans of the Association across the planet. Monday, the Brooklyn Nets revealed their new logos and colors on the team’s website designed by one of the club’s owners; Rap star Jay-Z.  The new logo will still have the familiar shield and …

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Mar 29 2012

Magic Coach Van Gundy Laughs Off Notion That Kentucky Could Top Wizards

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For those who bemoan the fact that we live in an era of “Political Correctness” Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy must be a refreshing change of pace. The Magic bench boss never curves his punches and always says what ever is on his mind; a quality that has earned him both fans and …

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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 10 2012

Secret Service Denies Delonte West Was "Banned" From Mavericks Meeting With President

The Dallas Mavericks were congratulated at the White House by President Barack Obama on Monday for their winning the 2011 NBA Finals over the Miami Heat and being crowned Champions of the Association. One member of the roster was not on hand during the ceremony; starting guard Delonte West who told reporters that he had been banned …

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Nov 17 2011

Shaq Turned Away By New York Night Club For Not Meeting Dress Code Standards

Turns out that fame and fortune alone will not allow you through any door on the planet, at least if you are not properly dressed. Our old friends from celebrity gossip website “TMZ” reported on Thursday, that former NBA All-Star center turned broadcaster Shaquille O’Neal was turned away at a New York City night spot …

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Nov 11 2011

NBA Proposes 72 Game Regular Season While Players Still Undecided on Issues

After conducting two long days of negotiations on Wednesday and Thursday in hopes of finally ratifying a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, talks have been put on hold while the NBA Players Association ponder the revised agreement submitted to them by the Association Thursday night. If the players agree to the new deal handed down …

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