Crucial Labor Meeting Schedule for Tomorrow
The NBA and players union had a five hour labor meeting today in New York City, and despite no CBA signing, the session "set the table" for tomorrow's crucial gathering. Tomorrow's meeting could determine whether or not NBA fans get to…
A Little About Virtus Bologna and Why Kobe Will Be Good For Italy
Talks have been rapidly progressing between Kobe Bryant and Italian club Virtus Bologna. The latest suggests that Kobe will sign a 10-game contract worth $3 million. Those 10 games would take place over a 40-day span. But just who is…
NBA Players’ Actions Might Predict the Time Frame of the Lockout
With progress of the current NBA lockout at a complete stalemate, basketball fans are being kept in the dark about knowing when the lockout will end and when the regular season will begin. Unfortunately, the NBA lockout doesn't appear that…
NBA and Union Meet for Seven Hours; Little Progress Made
The NBA and players union conducted their longest labor meeting today, which lasted for 7.5 hours. The sides gathered in New York City, and despite the extended session, little progress was made. Representatives from the union told the media that…
Lakers Goals Should Include Development of Devin Ebanks
It will be quite an interesting scenario that the Lakers and the other NBA teams will face once the lockout concludes and the league will be acting under a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Since a hard salary cap will…
A Look Back At One of the Best Laker Teams in Franchise History
The Los Angeles Lakers were responsible for five of the 10 NBA championships during the last decade (2000-2010). No one can argue against the fact that the Lakers are not only one of the most successful professional teams in sports…
Labor Meetings Concludes in New York; Another Scheduled for Tomorrow
The NBA and players union had a crucial meeting today in Midtown Manhattan, and despite no CBA signing, the sides have agreed to meet again tomorrow at 10 A.M. EST. President of the Union, Derek Fisher, had this to say…
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…