Magloire becomes first Canadian to play for Toronto Raptors
Toronto-native Jamaal Magloire became the first ever Canadian-born player to play for the Toronto Raptors on home court on Wednesday’s NBA games.
Wang Zhizhi confirms to play at London Olympics
Wang Zhizhi, the first Chinese player to feature in the United States’ NBA competition back in 2001, said he is sure to play for his country at the London Olympic Games although he is plagued with injuries.
Lockout’s real pain felt beyond owners and players
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA owners will lose $1 million on average for every game canceled because of the lockout, and players will lose an estimated $350 million a month. The pain, though, may be more acute for thousands of people with no seat at the bargaining table. Bars, restaurants and hotels will go quiet. [...]
NBA stars go home as Olympic slots at stake
With Olympic berths at stake and their league in limbo, Dirk Nowitzki and other NBA stars have flocked home for the European Championship to help their nations try to qualify for the 2012 London games. The Aug. 31-Sept. 18 championship in Lithuania will be the biggest and perhaps the best continental tournament to date.
Another O’Neal Joins Miami Heat
The Miami Heat landed another O’Neal in their line-up and nope, it is not Shaquille. Rather, it was Jermaine O’Neal who, along with Jamario Moon, were traded for the Heat’s Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. The Heat will also get a conditional draft pick from Toronto, with the Raptors receiving cash considerations from Miami, believed [...]
