NBA Labor update: combined lawsuits

Last week, NBA players filed separate lawsuits against the league, in California and Minnesota. Now, in the interest of getting things done quicker, the lawsuits have been combined. The Minnesota court, which many remember temporarily overturned the NFL lockout, will hear the players’ case. Billy Hunter said he expects a Minnesota magistrate to mediate the … Continue Reading →

Magic takes a shot at LeBron

During an on-campus visit at the University of Albany, Magic Johnson couldn’t resist but to take a shot at LeBron James and his struggles during the NBA Finals. The 5-time NBA champion and national champion at Michigan State was asked about his accomplishments, and then veered off into LeBron territory. “There’s going to always be … Continue Reading →

Bad news ... or is there?

Today was a huge day with the lockout, and after hearing both sides speak about the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the 2011-12 season is in jeopardy. The league has canceled the remaining exhibition games and unless a 23rd hour deal is reached over the weekend, the first two weeks of the season will be canceled on … Continue Reading →

I shall return...

Now that the Pistons coaching search has concluded with the hiring of Lawrence Frank (who came in with a Brady Hoke-like presser, by the way), I’m taking some time off. My bosses here at the mothership at The Detroit News have deemed it necessary to make me taking this little word called “vacation”…funny, I’ve never … Continue Reading →

De-certification an option?

As the euphoria over the NFL ending its lockout rolls on (with no real damage), the NBA obviously isn’t paying much attention to the compromise of its counterparts. The owners and players haven’t had a meaningful meeting since a couple days before the lockout started on July 1, which leaves many wondering about the urgency … Continue Reading →

Woodson to interview in Minnesota...

Former Pistons assistant Mike Woodson will interview for the Minnesota Timberwolves vacancy Tuesday, Woodson confirmed to The News late Monday evening.