After a meeting in New York City, the NBA owners have decided to lockout their players. For the first time since 1998-1999 their will be a work stoppage in the National Basketball Association.
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Ron Artest talks about his new name on ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption. [LakersNation]
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Hilton Armstrong has signed with the French team ASVEL for next season. [Pro Basketball Talk]
Jason Kidd thinks a 50 game season would work to his advantage. [Sporting News]
Boston Celtics have made a qualifying offer to Jeff Green and have picked up the team option on the contract of Avery Bradley. [New York Times]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded J.J. Hickson to the Sacramento Kings for Omri Casspi. [NBA.com]
Stephen Jackson wants a contract extension from the Milwaukee Bucks. [Slam Magazine]