Lawson to Play in Lithuania During Lockout
Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson has agreed to play for the Lithuanian Club Zalgiris Kaunas during the NBA Lockout. Lawson’s deal will enable him to return to the Nuggets when the lockout ends.
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Home Depot’s Newest Employee?
Boston Celtics guard Delonte West said that a judge ruled that he could not play basketball overseas due to his past weapons charges, therefore he has applied for a job at Home Depot. West is looking for work during the NBA Lockout. Delonte is also planning to release a rap album titled “The Lockout”.
Rodman Headlines Class of 2011
“The Worm” Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA tonight. Chris Mullin, Arvydas Sabonis, Artis Gilmore, Tom “Satch” Sanders, Tex Winter, Herb Magee, Teresa Edwards, Tara Vanderveer, and Reece “Goose” Tatum will join Rodman as part of the class of 2011.
Michael Beasley Mushes Fan at Dyckman
Video of Michael Beasley shoving a heckling fan in the face!
Durant Drops 66 at The Rucker
Kevin Durant followed in other NBA stars footsteps by taking a trip to the famed Rucker Park in Harlem, NY to take part in the EBC Classic. KD put on a shooting display by draining nine 3-pointers en route to 66 points! After his last 3-point field goal, young fans stormed the court to congratulate… Read More Durant Drops 66 at The Rucker
Jalen Jailed
Former NBA player and current ESPN NBA Analyst Jalen Rose was sentenced to 20 days in jail after pleading guilty to drunken driving. Last May, after drinking six Martini’s, Rose crashed his SUV along a road in a town right outside of Detroit. Rose was also sentenced to a year’s probation.
Quite Frank-ly
The Detroit Pistons will name Boston Celtics Assistant Coach Lawrence Frank their new Head Coach. Frank beat out former Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Mike Woodson for the job.
Under Armour Lands Williams
Under Armour has landed another high profile 2011 NBA Draft Pick. Derrick Williams, who was drafted 2nd overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves has signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. Williams joins Charlotte Bobcats draft pick Kemba Walker on Team Under Armour.
Nike Inks Irving
Kyrie Irving, the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft has signed an endorsement deal with Nike.
Lil Nate to NFL?
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson says that he wants to tryout for the NFL during the NBA lockout. Robinson played cornerback for the University of Washington football team.
Poker Face
Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce has made it to the second round of the World Series of Poker tournament Main Event.
Sonny in Lithuania
Toronto Raptors guard Sonny Weems has followed in Deron Williams’ footsteps and will play oversees next season. Weems agreed to a deal with Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kaunas. Unlike Williams, Weems’ 1-year deal does not have an opt out option, so Weems will spend the entire season in Lithuania. Weems did not want to risk staying… Read More Sonny in Lithuania
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