Archive for July, 2010

The good, the bad and the funny of Pitino case

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in NCAA basketball news | No Comments »

Rick Pitino spent two days testifying. I spent two days reading about it. Lets do Five for Friday. 1. Did you follow Rick Pitinos testimony during Karen Syphers trial? Pitino hasnt ...

Should NBA adopt NFL-like player movement rules? Good question

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

The Summer of LeBron has evolved into the Summer of CP3, with the countdown eventually leading to the Summer of the Lockout. The transformational changes brought about by the free-agent class of 2010 will affect the competitive balance in ...

NBA to unveil key games during TV special Tuesday

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

The NBA will release its opening week and Christmas Day schedules during an hourlong TV special Tuesday. NBATV officials said Friday their network will host a program at 7 p.m. EDT, at which time it will unveil the ...

Attorney: Ex-wife threatened prior to Wright’s death

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Lorenzen Wrights ex-wife was threatened at her home by three men who were carrying guns and looking for the former NBA player about six weeks before he was shot to death, the womans attorney said Friday. Sherra Wright ...

Flourishing Five: Backyard gives Matta, Bucks all they need

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in NCAA basketball news | No Comments »

The secret to the success of Ohio State basketball can be found on the roster. Dont bother with the names. Look at the hometowns. Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Solon, Ohio. Findlay, Ohio. ...

Police: Ex-NBA player Wright fatally shot in Memphis

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday. Police wouldnt answer questions about motive or ...

Knee surgery may limit Lakers’ Bynum for camp

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday. Bynum had arthroscopic surgery in New York to repair a partially torn ...

Josh Howard to get one-year deal with Wizards

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told the Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing ...

Coble’s exit underscores difficulty of Northwestern’s passage

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Posted in NCAA basketball news | No Comments »

Kentucky lost its five best players early because they wanted to become NBA millionaires, and North Carolina lost two players who figured to be in next seasons rotation because they wanted to get closer to their California home. This ...

Knee surgery may limit Lakers Bynum for camp

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday. Bynum had arthroscopic surgery in New York to repair a partially torn ...