Violet Palmer (pictured), the NBA’s lone female referee, spoke with CNN about her experience in the league. SEE ALSO: Obama Commutes Drug Sentences For 8 Drug…
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Could we be witnessing the first female player to play in the NBA?  Mark Cuban thinks so Via Complex.com According to Mark Cuban, the Dallas Mavericks would consider selecting the three-time All-American in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft and would give her the chance to make the team. Cubes says that there’s no way he would give […]
As Anthony Davis put on that bright blue hat, strolled to the stage, and flashed that wide smile as he shook NBA Commissioner David Stern’s hand, it was clear a dream had been realized. Davis has probably hoped this moment would come to fruition his entire life. All the hard work he put in at […]
I’m surprised that it took this long but finally viewers are tired of the mean girls on reality tv. Sure at first it was like watching a train-wreck and that’s not even reason enough to justify watching the on-going, non-stop, ratchedness that takes place on Basketball Wives- but watch (some) we did. Now that a […]
I guess you could say it’s an ironic nickname. Metta World Peace threw a wild elbo and dropped James Harden like a sack of potatoes. The good news is he kept it on the court and didn’t go into the stands and beat up fans so I guess you could say he’s improving. Kind of. […]
We might not have an NBA season this year. Luckily, we still have thousands of classic moments in NBA history to look back on. While NBA players rarely fight when they do, it is usually entertaining due to their lack of coordination and size. Check out the 5 greatest NBA fights of all-time. 5. Robert […]
Earl Lloyd was the first Black person to play in the National Basketball Association. Lloyd made his historic debut in the NBA on October 31, 1950, during a time when many American institutions were still segregated. Lloyd is remembered for being a trail-blazer for African-Americans in the NBA. What other contributions did he give to the […]
Former Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging that they profited from featuring his likeness in commercially sold videos without seeking his permission or offering compensation. Russell alleges that NCAA and Electronic Arts have improperly used his images in the NCAA video game. Russell’s complaint may be combined with […]
While the NBA lockout is going on, and players not being paid to play, you would think that they would be financially secure with their previous salaries. Unfortunately that is not the case for Delonte West of the Boston Celtics. Since the lockout, West has applied for several jobs at stores such as The Home […]
Courtesy of: AC – Radio One Detroit, WCHBNEwsDertroit.com From WCHB – Former NBA star Jalen Rose has been released from jail just after midnight. Before grabbing a bite to eat, he headed straight to twitter: “Back on the block & the grind continues…Live. Love. Learn. & Leave a Legacy–THANKS to EVERYONE for the prayers & […]
NEW YORK — Former NBA player and streetball legend, Rafer “Skip To My Lou” Alston has been sued by Erick Franceschini who claims he hit him in the head with a bottle at a Queens strip club. The New York Daily News reports: Franceschini charged that patrons of the jiggle joint were ushered outside on […]
