Wow! Bryant Gumbel Calls David Stern A ‘Plantation Overseer’ [Video]
With 2 weeks of the NBA season already cancelled, many columnists and sports commentators have launched their verbal assaults towards the players, owners, and both parties in some instances at the same time.
The latest, respected commentator to throw in his 2 cents in Bryant Gumbel, who recently called NBA Commissioner David Stern a “plantation overseer.”
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J.R Smith Signs with Knicks.
February 17, 2012 - 6:55 PM
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The Knicks will officially add free agent reserve shooting guard J.R. Smith to Linsanity today, making the hottest team in the NBA a deep team as well. According to multiple sources, Smith, who played in China during the lockout and became eligible to sign an NBA deal on Wednesday, will be at the Garden tonight, [...]
Kenyon Martin To The NY Knicks?
December 24, 2011 - 6:38 PM
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The Knicks have one roster spot still open entering tomorrow’s season opener, and Carmelo Anthony hopes it eventually goes to his former Nuggets teammate Kenyon Martin, according to an NBA source.
According to the source, Anthony wants Martin in New York, though he is not permitted to sign a contract until March, when his Chinese team [...]
Baron Davis To Sign With The NY Knicks
December 18, 2011 - 2:31 PM
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Baron Davis has committed to sign with the New York Knicks, according to sources close to the situation.
The deal could be formally completed as soon as Sunday, sources said.
Davis cleared waivers Friday after he was released through the amnesty clause in the new labor agreement by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Chris Paul Traded To The LA Clippers
December 14, 2011 - 10:11 PM
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The Clippers have agreed to acquire All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets in a blockbuster deal that includes sending Eric Gordon to the Hornets, two people with knowledge of the situation who were not authorized to speak on the matter said Wednesday.
[UPDATED, 6:45 p.m.: The Clippers have officially confirmed the deal.]
The [...]
Kevin Garnett Calls Out David Stern
December 14, 2011 - 5:35 PM
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WALTHAM, Mass. — Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce all voiced great displeasure Tuesday with a cram-session training camp cobbled together in the aftermath of the lockout in order to allow the NBA to engage in a condensed 66-game regular season starting on [...]
CP3 To The Knicks, 5 Years 100 Million???
December 2, 2011 - 8:24 PM
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Zach Lowe of Sports Illustrated discussed a loophole for Chris Paul to get to the Knicks without taking a huge financial hit. He would get traded to the Knicks with a behind the scenes agreement to re-sign with them once his current contract has expired.
Since he would be traded along with his [...]
NBA Trade Rumors And Potential Deals! Dwight Howard To The Lakers?
December 1, 2011 - 12:28 PM
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A potential 3-team deal that would possibly team Kobe Bryant with [More] Dwight Howard could be in the works. More news below.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, Caron Butler’s “preferred” destinations are the Clippers and Bulls.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
The Clippers will match any offer restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan receives, according to Broderick Turner of [...]
Owners And Players In Talks To End NBA Lockout
November 24, 2011 - 10:33 PM
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NEW YORK – Talks aimed at ending the NBA lockout have resumed, two people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday, with a quick settlement necessary to start the season by Christmas.
The discussions began quietly Tuesday and are expected to continue through the Thanksgiving holiday, the people told The Associated Press on the condition [...]
NBA Players Reject NBA Owners Latest Offer; Full Season In Jeopardy
November 14, 2011 - 8:34 PM
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NEW YORK – NBA players rejected the league’s latest offer Monday and began disbanding the union, likely jeopardizing the season.
“We’re prepared to file this antitrust action against the NBA,” union executive director Billy Hunter said. “That’s the best situation where players can get their due process.”
He said players were not prepared to accept the NBA [...]
Magic Johnson Defends NBA Commisoner David Stern
November 9, 2011 - 3:41 PM
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NEW YORK – Magic Johnson said it’s ridiculous’ to suggest that David Stern is racist, saying it’s OK to disagree with the NBA commissioner but that you ‘can’t attack the man and what he stands for.’
Johnson was responding to comments made by attorney Jeffrey Kessler, representing the NBA players’ association, who told the Washington Post [...]
October 19, 2011 - 10:55 PM
Amen brother
October 20, 2011 - 8:46 AM
DAVID STERN NEEDS TO STEP DOWN!!!!
October 20, 2011 - 3:43 PM
It’s about time the elders starting calling out the fuckery. Far too long they have just sat back and allowed the overseers/officers to disrespect and discredit everything positive about Black people.