NBA players, owners to talk again Saturday
With time running out to reach a labor deal that saves the Nov. 1 start of the season, LeBron James , Carmelo Anthony , Kevin Durant and other NBA stars took part in a four-hour session Friday in New York.
Archive for September, 2011
Lakers need intense practices next season
Instead of the Lakers strengthening their game on the court, most of the practices entailed strengthening their bodies in the trainer’s room.
With Kobe Bryant Agreeing to Play in Italy, Who’s Next? Top Players to Watch
With Kobe Bryant leaving to play ball in Italy during the lockout, we might expect another big name or two to take off as well.
Delonte West
During the NBA lockout, Delonte West is taking a different route than many of his co-workers. He’s decided to sell furniture.
Kobe Bryant’s Italy controversy, NBA talks stir debate
Fox Sports’ Sam Amico argues that more NBA stars, including Kobe Bryant, need to be more involved with the labor negotiations.
NBA 2K12 rankings are wrong on Pau Gasol
During the regular season, Lakers forward Pau Gasol routinely displayed finesse in his footwork, a sharp mid-range jumper and smart decision-making against a defenseless Amare Stoudemire.
25 years later, Bangles are still making us do the ‘Walk’
1996: The Charlotte Hornets trade MVP, World Champion and future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, whom they had taken with the 16th pick in that year’s NBA draft, to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac.
APNewsBreak: Virtus says deal done for Kobe Bryant
Bryant, who spent much of his childhood in Italy, was in the country for sponsor appearances over the past two days but was flying back to the U.S. for labor talks with the NBA on Friday.
Kobe agrees to play for Virtus, Italian team says
Italian club Virtus Bologna has reached a verbal agreement with Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant to play in Italy during the NBA lockout.
5 Reasons LA Lakers’ Jerry Buss is the Key to Ending Lockout
This article will look at five reasons why Jerry Buss could potentially be the key to ending the current NBA lockout.
NBA 2K12 Comes To iPad and iPhone October 4
It’s a somewhat surprising announcement since all the focus has been on the controversial player ratings of NBA 2K12 .
12 NBA Teams That Failed to Live Up to the Hype
The hype that surrounded the following 12 NBA teams mirrored the hype that would surround a franchise with, let’s say, the first 10 picks in a loaded draft.
Kobe Bryant criticizes Shaquille O’Neal’s work ethic again
It shouldn’t be surprising considering they rarely got along during their tumultuous time together with the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant Takes His Talents To Italy In New Nike Ad
Kobe Bryant’s youtube page just released a trailer for an upcoming Nike short film/commercial - continuing in the alarming trend of making 30-second teasers for 30-second commercial - that features the Black Mamba and a host of Italian sports stars.
NBA lockout: Owners reportedly softening on hard cap
Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski first reported that NBA owners have made a “modest push from their rigid stance on implementing a hard cap.