Pau Gasol Continues to Keep Busy During NBA Lockout
In a summer, and now fall, filled with NBA players not doing much of anything there has been one player that has been very active. Lakers forward Pau Gasol helped lead his Spanish team to the championship of EuroBasket this…
Video: Kobe Bryant Endorses Home Walk 2011
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant recently appeared in a PSA for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles encouraging residents to participate in Home Walk 2011. Bryant is teaming up with the United Way to help fight homelessness in Los Angeles,…
Derek Fisher, Billy Hunter Letter to NBA Players Following Tuesday CBA Meeting
Following yesterday's potentially apocalyptic meeting that resulted in the announcement that the NBA might be forced to cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if no deal is met by Monday. After the meeting NBPA President Derek Fisher…
Video: Magic Johnson Tells Jay Leno He’s Not in Favor of ‘World Peace’
Lakers legend Magic Johnson made an appearance on Jay Leno's Tonight Show Monday night to discuss everything but the state of the NBA. When asked why he wouldn't discuss the state of the lockout Johnson replied, "Heavy fines if I…
Pau Gasol to Practice with FC Barcelona During NBA Lockout
After leading Spain to a EuroBasket title this summer Pau Gasol will continue to play in his home country as the NBA lockout continues. Pau and his brother Marc will both continue to workout with his former Spanish team, FC…
Kobe Bryant Expects to Play “Fairly Careful” in Italy
While there isn't an official deal yet, the prospect of Kobe Bryant playing in Italy during the lockout is certainly gaining a fair amount of momentum. The rumors currently swirling have Bryant attempting to reach an agreement with Virtus Bologna,…
Video: Nike’s Italian Kobe Bryant Movie Trailer
Remember when Robert Rodriguez put together The Black Mamba? Well Nike's brilliant marketing department has created something similar, but this time it's in Italian. Here's the movie trailer from Nike's Italian marketing division for “Milano Kalibro Kobe.” Thanks to NBC's…
Lakers Prepare Refund Policy In Case Lockout Continues
Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to prepare a refund policy if the NBA lockout continues. With another meeting scheduled for this afternoon, there is still a chance that the season begins on…
Kobe Bryant Agrees to Deal With Italian Club, but League Kills Idea
ESPN is reporting that Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $3 million deal with Italian club team Virtus Bologna. While the deal isn't signed yet, Chris Broussard is reporting that it is 95 percent completed. The deal would be for…
Pau Gasol Autographed Sneaker Giveaway Contest
Los Angeles Lakers forward and two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has spent his summer playing basketball in his home country of Europe for the Spanish in the EuroBasket championships. In fact, just like in the NBA, Gasol helped lead Spain…
