Drew League and Goodman League Set to Battle this Week

For many NBA fans watching coverage of the lockout is like pulling teeth but a welcome, if only temporary, respite is on the way. The rematch of the Drew League against the Goodman league is coming up at the end…

Brian Champlin

Glimmer of Hope for NBA Lockout Negotiations

For all the doom and gloom taking hold in the aftermath of an apparently fruitless meeting on Tuesday there still might be reason for hope in the NBA lockout negotiations. According to Ken Berger of CBS sports commissioner David Stern,…

Brian Champlin

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…

Daniel Buerge

Labor Meeting Update: Start of Season Likely to be Cancelled Monday

The NBA and players union held a crucial labor meeting today in New York,  and although each side understood the importance of today's talks, no new CBA was signed. Instead the sides could not close their economic issues, as the…

Ramneet Singh

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…

Daniel Buerge

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,…

Daniel Buerge

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…

Daniel Buerge

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…

Ramneet Singh

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…

Jonathan Garza

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…

Elizabeth Benson