NBA Players who were Penalized for Violating the League’s Anti-Drug Policy
NBA has a strict policy regarding the use of prohibited drugs. Any player, who goes against the league’s anti drug program, no matter for what reason, faces penalization according to the set terms of the program. Several players have been punished for their violation
The 16 Hour Marathon Meeting ends without any Progress but more Talks Planned- Latest NBA Newas
The marathon NBA negotiations ended without making any significant progress towards a new labor deal.
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With no labor deal, NBA cancels first two weeks of regular season
The first two weeks of the NBA regular season have been canceled as the labor deal issue remained unresolved between the owners and the players union.
Stern Doubts More Games if no Deal- Latest NBA News
NBA commissioner David Stern believes further cancellations are coming. He indicated that the regular season games on Christmas may be canceled if there is no labor agreement by Tuesday.
Deadline is Over: First Two Weeks of NBA Regular Season Canceled
The first two weeks of the NBA regular season have been canceled as the labor deal issue remained unresolved between the owners and the players union.
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Ex Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko signs contract with Russian team
Former Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko will re-join the CSKA Moscow after a long gap of 10 years. He has signed a three- year contract with Russian team that will allow him to return to the NBA if the lockout ends.
Spurs’ Tony Parker set to play in France- latest basketball news
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker has signed a contract with French club ASVEL Villeurbanne and he will be going to play in France during the NBA lockout. He will get a mere $1,995 per month for his services which is nothing in comparison to his $1 million per month salary with the NBA.
Parties fail to reach settlement, now NBA regular season is in jeopardy- latest basketball news
Players and owners failed to end a three months stretched lockout despite having a number of meetings. As a result, remaining 114 preseason games have been called off and there is a threat that the first two weeks of the regular season will also be canceled,
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Kobe Bryant is near to accept the Italian team offer
Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has been offered a lucrative $6.7 million contract to play for an Italian team Virtus Bologna. The Italian pro team has approached Kobe for one season play.
Top 10 Biggest Contracts Ever Signed by NBA (Basketball) Players
NBA is the most popular and lucrative basketball league in the world. Big companies or groups are the owners of the teams and their budget is quite enormous. They can spend massive money to have a player in the team