Basketball

FC BARCELONA fortifies attack with Nachbar

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:03:00 -0700

FC BARCELONA fortifies attack with Nachbar

FC Barcelona added some serious veteran know-how by signing Bostjan Nachbar, who was the Turkish Airlines Euroleague runner-up in scoring last season, to a two-year contract on Tuesday, the club announced. Nachbar (2.06 meters, 33 years old) averaged 16.1 points per game over 23 appearances with Brose Baskets Bamberg. He set a club scoring record with 35 points in a road loss to CSKA Moscow in the Top 16. Nachbar also helped Bamberg successfully defend its German League championship. Barcelona will be his seventh Euroleague club in nine seasons in the competition.

Nachbar began his career with Maribor Ovni and also played for Pivovarna Lasko and Union Olimpija in his native Slovenia and later for Italy’s Benetton Treviso, with whom he reached the 2002 Final Four in Bologna. He spent the next six seasons in the NBA, playing a combined 317 regular season and 18 playoff games with Houston, New Orleans and New Jersey. Nachbar returned to Europe with Dynamo Moscow in 2008. He became a 2008-09 All-Eurocup First Team selection after leading Dynamo to the Final Eight. He has since spent two seasons with Efes Pilsen and part of another with Unics Kazan. Nachbar has been a frequent contributor to the Slovenian national team and played at EuroBasket 2003, 2005 and 2009 as well as the 2006 and 2010 world championships.

Qualifiers Euroleague will be held in Vilnius

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:51:00 -0700

Qualifiers Euroleague will be held in Vilnius

If for any state, or city can be said that the capital of basketball, it's without doubt Lithuania and Vilnius.

It Vilnius will host this year's Euroleague qualifying tournament. The tournament will be held in October, and it will get even one passenger in the group stage of the competition, among the 24 best teams.

Qualifiers will be held in the Siemens Arena, which seats 11,000 spectators. This is the second time that the tournament is held in Vilnius, and the matches will be played from the first to the fourth of October.

Siemens Arena hosts Lietuvos Rytas to the home to try to win placement in the Euroleague. Besides Lietuvos the tournament will play VARs, Oldenburg, VEF Riga, Khimki, Oostende, Nymburk and Banvit.

The complete tournament schedule:

Tuesday, 1 October:

18:00 - Cimberio Varese - EWE Baskets Oldenburg

20:30 - Lietuvos Rytas - VEF Riga

Wednesday, 2 October:

18:00 - Khimki Moscow Region - Telenet Ostend

20:30 - CEZ Basketball Nymburk - Banvit Bandirma

Thursday, the 3rd October:

18:00 Winners of the first day

20:30 The winners of the second day

Friday 4 October

20:30 Finale

Nate Robinson to sign for the Denver Nuggets

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:17:00 -0700

Nate Robinson to sign for the Denver Nuggets

According to the Denver Post smallish basketball player Nate Robinson, the former Chicago Bulls player, accepted the terms offered NBA's Denver Nuggets.

Robinson (29) with the Nuggets will sign a two-year collaboration, which will be his sixth team in NBA career (eight seasons). So far, Robinson wore jersey New York, Boston, Oklahoma City, Golden State and Chicago

Last season in 82 games of the NBA in scoring average of 13.1 points and 4.4 assists and recorded for an average of 24.4 minutes on the floor. For the three-point shot fired at the glossy 40.5 percent (141/348).

Although it is only 175 centimeters tall, Robinson is in his career, three times won the slam dunk contest at All-Star weekend.

Summer League: Warriors title, Valanciunas MVP

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:09:00 -0700

Summer League: Warriors title, Valanciunas MVP

Last night he played the last game NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, and in the matchup between two undefeated teams were better players Golden State Warriors, with the result 91:77.

The match was bigger during their was balanced, though the Warriors were constantly in the lead. They began to be separated in the second quarter, but the Suns did not give in and upon entering the final quarter scoreboard showed only three-point lead for the Golden State. Mid-quarter cracking is Ian Clark and with 8 consecutive points on the Warriors took advantage of 17 points difference, and the game was settled.

Clark was the biggest surprise of the game and hit 7 of 10 three-pointers for a total of 33 points. Standard good were Kent Bazemore with 18 points and 5 assists and Draymond Green with 12 points and 8 rebounds. If we look at the summer league games the last three years, the Warriors have the perfect ratio of 15-0, and it is clear why they were at the beginning of this year's league said to go in the first place.

When the Suns is the most proven Archie Goodwin with 18 points, while only point less weighted cross Marcus Morris, along with 6 rebounds.

Completion of the league were named the best players, Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto got the award for Most Valuable Player, and next to it are in the best lineup champion Bazemore, Cody Zeller from the Bobcats, John Henson from Bucks and Jeff Taylor from the Bobcats.

Jim Buss: Kobe should be able to return to pre-season

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:34:00 -0700

Jim Buss: Kobe should be able to return to pre-season

Conditions in the Los Angeles Lakers is not ideal, and are going after Dwight Howard face a very difficult season. Within the next season no big names like past years, there are only Steve Nash and Pau Gasol, class players yet because of his age no longer play at a level with which they gained their status and reputation in the league. However, there is still Kobe Bryant who returns after an Achilles tendon injury he suffered at the end of the season.

Kobe said he expects to be back right away in the first game of the season, and it expected of him and the leadership team. Indeed, Jim Buss for NBA TV said that the Black Mambo expected already in the preseason.

"Well, here we are in Vegas, and I'm willing to put big money on it that this man back in the preseason," said vice president of the Lakers during the Summer League match between his Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks.

"He can take care of your body and will not rush back just to come back and prove that he can. He'll be back when they're ready. He is a machine. Will return to the beginning of the season. I do not believe how much progress already by now. "

Kobe is known as one of the most durable players in the history of the league, the player who injured a finger, knee, or anything else they could not stop him on the pitch left heart and do everything you can to make his Lakers won. But the fact is that it is a wound that requires 6-9 months pause. If the Kobe really came six months after the injury, it would be during training camp.

We'll know more in about two months when it opens training camp and when Kobe and I know more about his condition.

Delonte West hopes involvement in the NBA

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:50:00 -0700

Delonte West hopes involvement in the NBA

Controversial basketball player Delonte West does everything to play next season in the NBA. He is ready to accept any bid, only problem is that the offer - no.

West is a talented basketball player who can certainly help a number of teams, but the leaders of the team takes care of his behavior outside flooring. Last season, has not played any match after his Dallas Mavericks fired before the season. While he was in the ranks of the Mavericks twice suspended for "conduct detrimental per team," and it seems that it is "cool" and other leaders of the team in an attempt to engage.

"I watched the game last season, with tears in my eyes because I had to sit at home," West said in an interview with SLAM. "As soon as my agent calls me, I will go to the first plane. I do not want to be aggressive, but some teams are missing one quarterback who can make a few good action and it would be the odds of winning. "

With 29 years in the West is the best years for the game, and the statistical reference of 9.7 points, 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game during his NBA career should be sufficient to engage in the strongest basketball league in the world. However, it seems that the team owners are concerned about its impact on the dressing room and opportunity for West suffers from bipolar disorder for which sometimes has problems with behavior.

Obradovic clouded plans Barcelona

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:33:00 -0700

Obradovic clouded plans Barcelona

Catalans are planned after the signing of Kostas Papanikolaua lead and Nemanja Bjelic, but the Serbian basketball player decided to Fenerbahce.

After three seasons in the uniform of the Spanish Euroleague competitors from Vitoria 25-year-old Serbian national team player Nemanja Bjelica will not stay in Spain.

Minnow has refused an offer from Barcelona and decided to Fenerbahce, and the main reason for his departure to Turkey's cooperation with the trophy Serbian coach Zeljko Obradovic.

Former player of Arcadia, Red Star and Laboral kutxu in the second round draft 2010th selected the Washington Wizards, who then sold the rights to him, Minnesota.

Unicaja turns Spencer Nelson

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:20:00 -0700

Unicaja turns Spencer Nelson

Although Novica Velickovic not closed the door Unicaja, the leaders of the club turned to Spencer Nelson, for which he is interested and Barcelona.

As is well known, Unicaja Serbian wing center Novica Velickovic offered a one-year contract worth 350,000 euros, this amount was reduced in the event of his injuries. Velickovic on such a contract would not agree, and Unicaja were not able to "amplify" the contract.

According to Spanish media, the possibility existed that the compensation received for Luka Zoric, but until his transfer to Fenerbahce has occurred. Croatian basketball player going through knowledge of Spanish colleagues probably still leave Malaga, a portal Encestando mentioned the possibility that Velickovic sign a contract with Red Star.

In Unicaja are not Velickovic closed doors if it decides to accept the offered 350,000 euros, but you do not lose time waiting turned to 33-year-old Spencer Nelson.

American with Azerbaijan passport last three seasons playing for Gran Canaria, the last word in an average 13.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Barkley: The Lakers are desperate

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:29:00 -0700

Barkley: The Lakers are desperate

Great babbler say that Howard ran on time and everything will show full scale of the Lakers next season.

Barkli who is an analyst on TNT defend Dwight Howard 'decision to leave L-A

"It is well chosen, the two best options were his Houston and Golden State. Among Roketsima will be able to progress, has Harden is a great, young team, will be able to work with Mack Hale who will help him to improve the game in the attack, which he is also the biggest disadvantage, "says the legendary basketball player.

Lakers?

"Man, how bad stink. They are gone, they followed the hurricane, they will see that this season. Has nothing to do with Kobe, I love the guy, a fantastic player, but we can see the breakdown of the Lakers," is convinced Barkley

Summer League: Phoenix barely, Warriors convincingly to the finals

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:11:00 -0700

Summer League: Phoenix barely, Warriors convincingly to the finals

Last night was held on the penultimate day of the Summer League in Las Vegas, or the semi-final matches of the final tournament. Victories in the finals won the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.

First they went to court basketball Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns. Mild advantage was on the side of Phoenix since it had the perfect ratio of 5-0, while Miami to this stage came despite two defeats in the initial part. The match was very balanced, although the Phoenix in the second quarter made a double-digit lead, but Miami came back in the third and we watched a very exciting finale.

Recycle victory achieved Markieff Morris, received the ball on the matrix and ran down under the basket and scored. Miami remained twenty seconds for the final assault, but not well played, the Suns have won a "dead" ball and judicial jump ball 4 seconds before the end and were able to throw the ball to half of Miami, which was the end of the match. Morris finished the game with 10 points and 7 rebounds, and his brother Marcus chipped in 17, while PJ Tucker was the best with 19 points. In Heat's James Ennis scored 25 points and 9 rebounds, while James Nunnally 24 points, with three-point shot for 5/6.

The second semi-final was not as exciting as the Golden State in the first half made the advantage of 12 points he managed to keep until the end and won with 75:67 over the Charlotte Bobcats. Warriors led by Cameron Jones with 16 points, but the first name of the meeting was Draymond Green with 15 points and 12 rebounds. When the Bobcats by 13 points achieved Troy Daniels and Brandon Trichi, and did not play their best individuals Cody Zeller and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

The results (semifinals):

Miami Heat - Phoenix Suns 89:91
(Ennis 25p, 9rbds, Nunnally 24p, 19p Tucker, Marc. Morris 17p)

Charlotte Bobcats - Golden State Warriors 67:75
(Trichora 13p, 13p Daniels; Jones 16p, 15p Green, 12sk)

Finale (Monday):

1:00 Golden State Warriors - Phoenix Suns

Byron Mullens two years at Clippers

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:14:00 -0700

Byron Mullens two years at Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers have made a contract with the center Byron Mullens and will sign him for two years, each should receive around $ 2 million.

24-year-old Mullens in the league spent four seasons, the first two in the uniform of the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the last two played in the club Michael Jordan, Charlotte Bobcats. Last year he had a career season, scoring an average of 10.6 points and 6.1 rebounds in just 26 minutes on the court.

Mullens Clippers will come in handy because it is a very good guard for the center, and will slightly open racket their exits to the outside post, and it is very much necessary Clippers. Mullens was the target of Doc Rivers as soon as he came to the helm of the club, and the reason for this is perhaps Mullens play against the Boston Celtics last season when they loaded the 25 points and 18 rebounds and 4 added.

Big Nate at Galatasaray

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 07:05:00 -0700

"Big Nate" at Galatasaray!

The former Partizan basketball player Nathan Dzavai signed a contract for one year with the team of Galatasaray, which will be subject to extension for another godnu at the end of the season.

Dzavai the ranks of champion of Turkey arrived in Barcelona, where he spent one year. Before that, "Big Nate" is played for Partizan and Unix from Kazan.

Galatasaray has continued to bring his real great team because pre Džavaija club agreed to cooperate with Zoran Erceg and crew of another Serb Milan Macvan.

As for the Australian, Dzavai the Bosphorus comes after a season in which the average spent 14.7 minutes on the court in the ACB league and 14.9 in the Euroleague.

In the Spanish league average noted is 6.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while in Europe had a better effect of 7.1 points and 3.7 rebounds.

Summer League: Warriors and Suns continued with victories

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 04:53:00 -0700

Summer League: Warriors and Suns continued with victories

Last night's Summer League entered its final stage, played only four quarterfinal match and so we get the four best teams in the league that will fight for the Champions League.

In the first meeting of Miami beat Cleveland score 82:76, after convincing matches in which the Cavaliers managed to bring only the end of the meeting, but it was not enough. As in every remaining game, at Miami, no one stood out in particular but a few players played solidly, so we can extract Jarvis Varnado with 13 points and 12 rebounds and James Nunnallyja with 13 points. Cavs were playing without their best player, Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller, and in this situation showed Justin Harper with 21 points.

The next meeting was pure "run and gun", in which a better orientation of Phoenix and qualified for the semi-final 103:98 victory over Toronto. Create an advantage in the first quarter, and with some difficulty he held until the end. Suns to a fifth win in the fifth game is Marcus Morris with 23 points and 6 rebounds, and was a good and Archie Goodwin with 20 points. In Toronto, who played without Jonas Valanciunasa, highlight the Quincy Acy with 28 points and 10 rebounds, and Dwight Buycks with 28 points.

First defeat in the league experienced team of NBA Development League, of which they were a better Charlotte Bobcats score of 85:75. As in the rest of the game, the Bobcats from the first quarter and had the advantage to know to keep until the end. They were led by Abdul Gaddy with 17 points, while the losers can highlight Darnell Jackson with 12 points and 9 rebounds.

Golden State Warriors continued the series undefeated and they beat the Los Angeles Lakers score of 83:77. They immediately announced at the beginning of the attack on winning the league title winner, and now the statement "hold water." Celebrated thanks to an excellent game in the last quarter, they were given a score of 27-19. The first name of the meeting was Kent Bazemore with 26 points, and was a good and Draymond Green with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Lakers with 18 points, led by Lester Hudson, a point less chipped in Elias Harris.

Results (ninth day):

Miami Heat - Cleveland Cavaliers 82:76
(Varnado 13p, 12sk, Nunnally 13p, 21p Harper, Taylor 20p)

Toronto Raptors - Phoenix Suns 98:103
(Acy 28p, 10r, Buycks 28p; Marc. Morris 23p, 20p Goodwin)

Charlotte Bobcats - D-League team 85:75
(Gaddy 17p, Skeen 12p, 11r; Jackson 12p, 9rbds)

Los Angeles Lakers - Golden State Warriors 77:83
(Hudson 18p, 17p Harris; Bazemore 26p, Green 12p, 11r)

Tenth day (Sunday):

00:00 Miami Heat - Phoenix Suns
2:00 Charlotte Bobcats - Golden State Warriors

Simone Pianigiani announced an expanded roster for Eurobasket

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 18:00:00 -0700

Simone Pianigiani announced an expanded roster for Eurobasket

Expected response of NBA stars, including Andrea Bargnani and Marco Belinelli, as well as a new member of the strongest leagues in the world Gigi Datome.

Selector Italy Simone Pianigiani to prepare invited 19 players, and we will see who will be passengers in Slovenia. The list includes:

Aradori Pietro, Bargnani Andrea, Belinelli Marco , Cavaliero Daniele, Cinciarini Andrea, Cusin Marco, Datome Luigi, Diener Travis, Gentile Alessandro, Gigli Angelo, Hackett Daniel, Mancinelli Stefano, Melli Nicolo, Poeta Giuseppe, Polonara Achille, Rosselli Guido, Vitali Luca, Magro Daniele, Moraschini Riccardo.

The best basketball Bilbao increased Anadolu Efes

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 17:04:00 -0700

The best basketball Bilbao increased Anadolu Efes

According to many, the best player in Bilbao Kostas Vasileiadis became a new member of the Turkish Anadolu Efes.

Vasileiadis who left a deep mark in the uniform of Bilbo will now continue his career in Turkey.

This Grecian last season led the team from Spain to the final Eurocup, but in the final was better Lokomotiv Kuban.

Vasileiadis in last season while playing for Bilbao averaged 14.8 points and 3.4 rebounds and just under two assists.

Mike Miller close to coming to Oklahoma

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 16:50:00 -0700

Mike Miller close to coming to Oklahoma

Mike Miller, who left the ranks of the NBA champion Miami Heat career could resume in the team Oklahoma City Thunder.

This veteran who helped James and company to win two NBA rings is now looking for a new team.

Miller has reportedly announced to his friends that is very close dolasaka the ranks of Oklahoma.

Miller began his career in Orlando and played even in Memphis, as well as Minnesota and Washington.

Mirza Begic to Olympiakos

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:29:00 -0700

Mirza Begic to Olympiacos

Although it was planned that the former Barcelona player Nathan Jawai is the third acquisition in the high line Olympiacos, a former member of Partizan will not move to Piraeus.

Jawai was very close to signing, but negotiations have stalled and the leaders of the European champions have opted for another player - 221 cm high center Mirza Begic is the last two and a half seasons played for Real Madrid.

Begic, Cedric Simmons and Bryant Dunston will replace the high line Olympiacos Josh Powell, Kyle Hines and Giorgio Shermandini.

Garnett: I wanted to retire, Pierce convinced me to the contrary

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:57:00 -0700

Garnett: I wanted to retire, Pierce convinced me to the contrary

Kevin Garnett, 37-year-old American basketball player, he was very close to retirement this summer. But, as I said, since this plan was halted by teammate Paul Pierce.

The two of them along with Ray Allen brought Boston NBA title five years ago, but today the Celtics lived only Rajon Rondo. Allen was last summer went to Miami, and this summer the club went Garnett, Pierce club legend and coach Doc Rivers.

The Los Angeles Clippers went Rivers, while Garnett and Pierce, and Jason Terry, reinforce the ranks of the Brooklyn Nets.

Indiana and Chicago have already proven on the court as a rival champion Miami Heat in the East, and is currently on paper Brooklyn looks like a potentially dangerous team for LeBron James and company.

Pierce, Garnett and Terry have stepped up their already good team led by Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez.

"I was very close to retirement. Otherwise, when it comes to changes in the club, I was much closer to the Clippers than the Nets. But do not I retire save me Paul Pierce. We talked, I think, four hours. He assured me that it was good to go together in Brooklyn. You could really create something great next season, I realized that, "said Garnett, who added:

"Otherwise, a heavy heart I left Boston. It is sad to leave it all behind, Ronda primarily, but also the fans, some of the "little" people in the club. Everything that I've experienced in the Celtics' - finished Garnett.

Kostas Papanikolaou comes to Barca

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:30:00 -0700

Kostas Papanikolaou comes to Barca

Kostas Pap is on the verge of Barcelona after Olympiakos accepted an offer by the Catalans sent the wing players.

Although there is still no official confirmation, it is believed that Barcelona has managed to arrange the arrival of Kostas Papanikolaou to its ranks.

Catalans Olympiakos offered € 1.5 million compensation for 23-year-old basketball player who power forward next season obviously worn jersey of Barcelona.

Specialized site "Sportando" reports the Papanicolaou agreed terms with Barcelona a three-year contract worth 5.5 million euros.

During the day should come to official confirmation, which will be clear whether they will have Papanikolaou

Losers finished appearance, moving quarterfinals

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:13:00 -0700

Losers finished appearance, moving quarterfinals

Las Vegas these days is hosted NBA Summer League, where the ongoing enactment of the final tournament. Last night they played their last game of the defeated teams from the first and second rounds, and from today to play quarter-final duels, in which the losers league ends.

Seven matches played last night, and the most intense was the duel between Washington and New Orleans, where the Wizards celebrated with a minimum advantage, 78:77. Dennis Horner hit a free throw seconds before the end of the 78:74 and securing victory, and the remaining time is Brian Roberts managed to hit a three-pointer with his half to reduce the backlog. Wizards led by Sundiata Gaines with 15 points, while Glen Rice Jr. added 14, and the losers is a very effective game played by Austin Rivers with 23 points, with the shot of the game 9/13.

After yesterday's disappointing party, Ben McLemore played a great game and led the Kings to their first win in this league. Only in the third quarter, he threw 19 of his 27 points to win 93:87. It has added nine rebounds, and the mood was his teammate Ray McCallum, who finished the game with 12 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds. When defeated the Hawks was the best Mike Scott with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers have a large number of talented players, so every game someone else pops up. Last night it was Terrel Harris, who scored 25 points and 6 rebounds, but it was not enough to celebrate with Minnesota, who won with 72:66. They were led to victory Lorenzo Brown scoring 13 points with 8 rebounds and 4 assists.

From the remaining games we can extract some good individual effects. Reggie Bullock is the Clippers scored 22 points, Tony Snell was the Bulls scored 20 points and 7 rebounds and 3 assists, Andrew Goudelock also for the Bulls 22 points, while 20 points each threw Jeremy Tyler (Knicks) and Nate Wolters (Bucks).

Results (eighth day):

Washington Wizards – New Orelans Pelicans 78:77
(Gaines 15p, Rice 14p; Rivers 23p, Miller 15p)

Sacramento Kings – Atlanta Hawks 93:87
(McLemore 27p, 9sk, McCallum 12p, 11as; Scott 25p, 10sk)

Portland Trail Blazers – Minnesote Timberwolves 66:72
(Harris 25p; Jackson 15p; Brown 13p)

Los Angeles Clippers – New York Knicks 80:91
(Bullock 22p, Samuels 16p, 10sk; Tyler 20p, Mitchell 15p)

San Antonio Spurs – Milwaukee Bucks 90:80
(Thompson 21p, Richards 18p; Wolters 20p)

Denver Nuggets – Memphis Grizzlies 84:91
(Harangody 17p, Harris 13p; Greene 16p, Robinsons 16p)

Dallas MAvericks – Chicago Bulls 87:94
(Dentmon 23p, Akognon 18p; Goudelock 22p, Snell 20p)

Ninth day (Saturday):

Cleveland Cavaliers – Miami Heat
Toronto Raptors – Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers – Golden State Warriors

Cleveland presented by Andrew Bynum

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:06:00 -0700

Cleveland presented by Andrew Bynum

NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night and officially unveiled its new reinforcement - 25-year-old center Andrew Bynum, with whom they signed a two-year contract.

This talented basketball player, who missed all last season due to problems with his knees, in the two years has the opportunity to earn $ 24 million. 12 million as it should make the next season, his contract is guaranteed only six. The remaining half has the opportunity to make money in the form of incentives, said.

"I want to get my career back on track. Cavs gave me an opportunity to succeed, and together we made a plan. I really believe the doctors here, as well as the coaching staff. I want to play a full season and I have no doubt that they can succeed. I'll be ready for training camp, "said Bynum, who has not played an NBA game since 21 svibnja 2012th year.

So, Bynum is not playing in Philadelphia left there any match in the previous season (2011/12) in LA Lakers was at an average of 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds.

"We have the talent and we definitely have a chance to go far. I want this team back to the playoffs and make some noise, Cleveland fans deserve it. I'll bring experience and leadership young core team we have. Now you just need to work hard, and that I am willing to do. "

Remember, this summer has led the Cavaliers with the first pick overall pick Anthony Bennett, Golden State guard Jarrett Jack and potent power forward Earl Clark from the Lakers.

With young backbone structure consisting of Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao centers and Tyler Zeller, the Eastern Conference gets very competitive team.

Jason Maxiell signed a two-year contract with Orlando

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:44:00 -0700

Jason Maxiell signed a two-year contract with Orlando

Jason Maxiell career will continue in Orlando after eight years spent in the uniform of the Detroit Pistons. They agreed on the two-year collaboration to which will earn $ 5 million, with the option of another year.

By signing Josh Smith competition in high positions in Detroit has become even more so that it has become clear that there is no room for Jason. It is a solid player who performed in his career more than 20 minutes on the field, and recorded 6.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game on the ground brings energy, good in defense and has a solid shot from a distance.

The lack of height, immaculate technique and dominance in the paint followed him throughout his career, and at thirty years of age signed probably last solid contract. It is difficult to expect its arrival significantly affect the results Magica in the next season, but the locker room can bring the necessary experience and example to young players.

Dallas leads Samuel Dalembert

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:35:00 -0700

Dallas leads Samuel Dalembert

After losing the battle for Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum, the Mavericks have agreed to a two-year collaboration with tridesetdvogodišnjim Samuel Dalembert. Details of the contract are not known, but it seems that only the first season is guaranteed.

Last season, playing for the Bucks recorded 6.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in just over 16 minutes on the pitch. In Dallas should have the role of starting center and is expected to increase the numbers and have more responsibilities in the field.

After signing Monte Ellis and Jose Calderon, Samuel was the third of this year's gain in the Mavericks desire to return to the playoffs and win the title, although with the current roster to achieve difficult.

Mavs were expecting more, will fight to enter the playoffs, this is definitely not the reinforcements that will put them back in the top team west.

Russians changed the coach!

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:01:00 -0700

Russians changed the coach!

The surprising news came from Russia. Coach of this team Fotsis Kacikaris resigned before the start of preparations for the European Championship.

Recall, the Greek expert in December over the Russian team, but it will not run at the European Championships in Slovenia.

On Friday, he decided to resign without giving specific reasons, but it is assumed that the reason for such a decision to change the Basketball Federation of Russia.

Alliance Express after all he had to act, and according to the latest information received Sergei Bazarevic confidence.

Duncan bisexual? He cheated on his wife with another man

noreply@blogger.com (Info-Pc) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:17:00 -0700

Duncan bisexual? He cheated on his wife with another man

Tim Duncan, one of the best power forward in the history of basketball, his wife Amy during divorce proceedings the accused that he was cheating with a friend

Lawyer Amy Duncan argued that his client was long suspected that her husband was bisexual and long-term relationship with a man who knows more than college.

American media are reporting that Duncan met with that man while he studied and played basketball at Wake Forest University and became best friends. They write that the man even lived with Tim and Amy during their first two years of marriage.

For this year's playoffs in the NBA Duncan started divorce proceedings with Amy, but as the San Antonio Spurs basketball player always well guarded private life for himself, he did not know many details. But now I have come to details of the chaotic life of the legendary power forward.

Amy had treated terribly throughout the marriage because she knew that it was ... s best friend. Tim knew that she had been cheated repeatedly, but he was willing to do whatever is asked of him in order not to reveal to the world that is bisexual - said to Yardbreaker source close to the situation.

Amy Duncan has reportedly filed for divorce in March, but the couple agreed to wait for the process at least a month after the end of the NBA Finals, where Duncan and the Spurs lost to Miami. Their marriage has long been dysfunctional, and the team was last year hired a private detective to confirm the suspicion that his wife cheats. Apparently, her relationship with her fitness instructor lasted more than two years.

Otherwise, Duncan is one of the most respected players of today and, according to many, the best power forward in the history of basketball. With San Antonio has won four titles (1999th, 2003rd, 2005th and 2007th), and that this year against Miami took a fifth ring, he became the first basketball player in history to win the title in three different decades.

During a 16-year career, Duncan has averaged 20.2 points and 11.2 rebounds.