Archive for the 'Basketball' Category

Iverson is ready to be trade

Monday, December 11th, 2006

By Stephen Lars
Allen Iverson’s period in Philadelphia is swiftly dragging to an undignified conclusion. Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics have emerged as the leaders to trade for discontented Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson.
According to two agents whose clients play for the 76ers, Iverson went to team president Billy King this past Tuesday and demanded to […]

Pau Gasol Remains a Grizzly

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

By Cindy Ferguson

Although Pau Gasol recognizes the rumors of a possible trade, Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley, ruled out these rumors by assuring that the star is going to stay with the Grizzlies despite the fact that the team is up for sale.

In fact Heisley’s exact words were, “There’s no damn way that anybody is […]

Big East Team’s Future Not Looking Good

Friday, November 24th, 2006

By Cindy Ferguson
  Although some coaches have confidence in locking in eight or nine teams, the losses for the sixteen-team conference may not secure many places for the NCAA Tournament, due to various teams having trouble winning both away games and at home. They’ll be lucky if six teams reach the tournament.
  
The conferences losing streak started […]

Mike Fratello In or Out?

Monday, November 20th, 2006

By Cindy Ferguson The Memphis Grizzlies lost Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers 81-91. So for it is the ninth loss for the Grizzlies in what goes for the season and the question remaining is what will happen with Coach Mike Fratello. 
The current owner of the Grizzlies, Michael Heisley, was brought aware of rumors that […]

NBA’s Preseason PR Tour in Europe

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

By Ally White
Tony Parker missed his chance to play for his country this summer, a broken finger kept him out of the world championships in August, but he wouldn’t miss the chance to play for the home fans in two cities. Now the San Antonio Spurs’ guard is getting a chance to play in his […]

Cavaliers Lebron James switching roles to point guard with USA

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

By Marshall Smith
The FIBA’s world basketball championship held in Japan is the major event in sports these days, with the USA as the favorite to go with the trophy, as this year’s teams are tougher, the role of each one of his players is essential in order to accomplish their goals. James Lebron is just one […]

Paul Named NBA’s Rookie of the Year

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

By Julie Smith
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets point guard will be named NBA’s Rookie of the Year. According to the sources the official announcement will be made on Wednesday.
Paul will be the first New Orleans Hornets’ player to win this award. When the Hornets were based in Charlotte, another player got the NBA’s Rookie of […]