Mar 18 2012
The speculation that started after veteran point guard Derek Fisher did not show up for his first game since being traded to the Houston Rockets, as Houston lost to the Clippers at the Staples Center Saturday night; appears to be panning out as “ESPN.com” has reported that according to their sources in the Association, the …
Dec 06 2011
On the eve of ratification of a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement and the start of NBA training camps throughout the Association on Friday, NBA Commissioner David Stern sent out a letter to all NBA fans across the globe. The letter which was released Tuesday on “NBA.com“ welcomes the fans back to what Stern believes is a stronger …
Nov 26 2011
After being locked in battle since July 1, it appears an end is in sight for the NBA Lockout as the “New York Times” reported Saturday morning that NBA players and Team Owners have reached a tentative deal to ratify a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. NBA Commissioner David Stern addressed reporters at about 3:40 …
Nov 26 2011
DeShawn Stevenson has never been shy about expressing his opinions; and according to “Yahoo Sports” the veteran Free Agent guard has expressed his displeasure with former Executive Director of the now defunct NBA Players Association Billy Hunter. The guard who was a member of the NBA Champions the Dallas Mavericks, told reporters that he believes …
Nov 23 2011
If your “Christmas Wish List” includes a slate of games on Christmas Day, you may still be in luck according to a report that the “New York Times” published on Wednesday. According to the paper representatives from the now defunct NBA Players Association as well as NBA Team Owners resumed negotiations on Tuesday and Wednesday, …
Nov 21 2011
Since the NBA Lockout went into effect back on July 1, we have heard plenty from representatives for the NBA players as well as from NBA Team Owners. On Monday,”Sports Illustrated” printed a copy of a letter to all players and Team Owners from Michael Goldberg, who is the Executive Director of the NBA Coaches …
Nov 17 2011
If a basketball hits the hardwood and there is nobody there to hear it; does it still make a sound? The longer the NBA Lockout persists, the more likely the chance that the Association will return to sparsely populated arenas when they finally ratify a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Over the last few days I have …
Nov 11 2011
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 …
Nov 08 2011
All is not lost for those holding out hope for an NBA regular season as the “New York Times” has reported that NBA Players Association President Derek Fisher told members of the media on Tuesday, that the players are willing to accept the proposal of a 50/50 split in revenues if certain other details can …
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Nov 18 2011
Players Want To Start Their Own League? Good Luck With That!
Commentary, NBA Lockout, NBA Off The Court Issues
by Jeff Sack
There have been many empty threats and ludicrous statements made by both sides of the bargaining table since the NBA Lockout went into effect back on July 1. However, the statements made by former Executive Director of the NBA Players Association Billy Hunter earlier this week, just may win the prize for being the most …
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