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Sebastian — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:30 +0000

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Sebastian — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:10 +0000

Coach Westphal fired and Smart is going to be the next coach. Yes, you heard it right Coach Westphal is being in the news, for wrong reasons. He has been fired as he couldn?t control De Marcus Cousins. The result is he lost his job. According top sources, slow starts and a dispute with the Cousins in the locker room led to Westphal? soustal from the team. It was assistant Keith Smart who signed a deal to become the team?s next coach. Now it is smart responsibility to fix the problem with Cousins which he hopes to do smoothly. Let us hope for the best for Cousins and Smart and Kings Sacramento will have a fruitful season at NBA basketball.

Bogut is again out of games for personal reasons. Milwaukee Bucks Andrew Bogut is going to miss the second season?s game against Sacramento Kings due to undisclosed personal reasons. Bogut is a player with 14.3 averages and 10 rebounds. He had been out of the games due to an elbow surgery last season.

Magic?s Davis is trying to adjust with criticism in a good manner. While Orlando Magic traded for Glen Davis, they were looking for a player with Boston culture. After Orlando? swin over Washington, coach Stan Van Gundy criticized Davis for diving for loose balls and setting screens. Then there was another reason, Davis made 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 29.5 minutes. But after signing a deal with Magic, his points slumped to 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 22.3 minutes in first seven games. According to van Gundy, Davis was never a player who was ?looking for offense .Hearing this Davis says that he has taken Van Gundy? s words into his heart and will work over it.

Warriors have signed Nate Robinson as a point guard. So here is another flashy player along with Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry. The Warriors made this announcement Wednesday night just before the game. The 9 time slam dunk champion is going to be a guard at depth as Curry is suffering from sprained ankle.

Another episode of injury as Kings Chuck Hayes dislocates his shoulders. Sacramento kings are in for another disappointment. Their player Chucks dislocated his shoulders. So he is going to be out indefinitely. It was at the game with Milwaukee, chucks dislocated his arm. According to sources, Chuck Hayes lay on the floor screaming with pain.

Heat stars Lebron James and Wade were out of the game against Atlanta Hawks due to injuries. Wade had a sore left foot, while James had a sprained left ankle. Let us hope that both of them become well soon.

NBA Top 10 Plays of the Week

Sebastian — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:46:44 +0000

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Sebastian — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:46:23 +0000

Broken angles giving Curry problems again. As we all know basketball and other players are always having some health issues like sprained ankles, wrist injuries etc. but when such problems happen again and again, questions start propping up from everywhere about the form of the player. Stephen Curry, 23 is the future of golden state. Warriors and he sprained his ankle in the Dec .20 exhibition game at Sacramento. Again, after six days his ankle sprained again.

Sprained ankles, injured wrists are all common issues in NBA basketball courts. But when such incidents happen again and again, obviously there is a general talk about the player?s health. Curry had to miss about eight games in 2011. He had to take rest due to a sprained ankle, a torn ligament surgery and again the same ankle got sprained. Stephen Curry is popular among his opponents as well as his team players. In fact, he is considered as Warriors future. So let us hope that everything will be all right this New Year.

Further, in this season quick handedness caused problems for Ridnour. Sometimes acting too quickly can cause problems. This is what happened in the case of Luke ridnour when he played against Grizzlies. Last Wednesday, when his team was two pints down with just 1.6 seconds left, ridnour did some quick thinking and acted too fast which indeed proved fatal for his team.

It was Rudy Gay who fouled Ridnour near the mid court line. Here in such a tricky situation a player should try to put the ball back. Alternatively, he should try to put it on the right side of the rim. Ridnour threw the ball hard off the front of the rim and the ball came back to him. Ridnour being too anxious just stepped over the free throw line early. This proved fatal for his team. As a rule, a free thrower is not allowed to step over the line unless the ball touches the basket. Ridnour had violated the rule and as a result, the ball was awarded to Grizzlies. Therefore, wolves lost the opportunity for the game.

It seems that injuries are not just leaving NBA basketball players around. Now, it is the turn of Spurs favorite Manu Ginobili to head for hand surgery due to injury. Ginobili injured his left hand Monday night during the game at Minnesota. It seems that he will be out of action for about 6to 8 weeks. Let us hope he will be able to have a good year ahead.

NBA - On Lockout, Transfers and Omens

Sebastian — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:09:17 +0000

Did you know that some NBA stalwarts do count on omens such as shopping in stores housing lucky jersey and basketball. In fact, there is no harm in believing about omens, as they often encourage one to give his/her best. Who knows one of such things may prove lucky for David Stern, the NBA commissioner, who is about to announce deals on coming Thursday, at the Manhattan hotel to end the second-largest labor crisis in NBA sports. There may not be enough scientific evidences on how omens work. However, they do propel positive thinking, which is much needful during tense moment of game. In fact, you may check out basketball hoops for sale to find one for yourself.

It is much gossip and discussed around that basketballer, Mr. Andrew Bogut has most of his money staked than any other player for the ongoing labor lockout, which apparently wiped off eight weeks straight from NBA calendar. Well, how can one relate that with omens? It has been over two years to the horrific injury to Mr. Bogut’s right-hand elbow. Could lucky omens such as shopping with basketballs solve anyone?s problems? On a happy note, he seems to have recovered well from the tragic injury.

You may further relate tournament transfers with omens. Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler and Time Thomas have replaced Erick Dampier and Eduardo Najera. Indeed, one may disagree from believing in Omens, but then how could one deny their presence, when one finds stalwarts appreciating and recalling them during the winning moments of matches. You can see now why players kissing their jersey and the number over it? To conclude, omens are interesting events, which are and will always continue to stay associated with this game.

NBA commissioner David Stern sets Wednesday deadline for labor deal

Sebastian — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:24:52 +0000

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Stars Loved the Exhibition Game without Cameras

Sebastian — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:24:13 +0000

Playing to an enthusiastic crowd at DeSoto Civic Center, stars like Rudy Gay and LeBron James had a time of the life. With more than 5,000 fans present in the aisles, the NBA legends performed as good as any professional match, if not better. Sports journals have described the match as a major event, in which the spirit of NBA basketball could never have been showcased any better. It was a major treat for the fans, and loud cheers came along on almost every maneuver the players made in the exhibition match. The game might have been a result of the lack of bargaining agreements in NBA today, but the players were more than happy to give their fans a much-awaited pleasure.
The performance of the players was a delightful sight for those present in the Civic Center. The stars said seemed to prove their love for the game by sweating it out as much as they could. While many fans are disappointed about the low frequency of games these days, some have started speculating if the players are unready to show up because their demands have not been met quite often. The event was important for the stars who believe that the fans should not be deprived of sports entertainment, especially when things were not going to well between them and the presenters.
Many fans had recently expressed their concern about NBA games owing to the falling frequency of matches being scheduled. While the word went around that the players are becoming increasingly demanding, the De Soto match proved them wrong. Players told fans on mics that they were committed to providing what their loving fans deserved, and that was the major reason why they came out to play the exhibition match. While their skills and movements on the court proved to be some of the most terrific treats, they proved that real love for the game. James told the fans that it wasn?t anything else, but the fans love for them, and their love the game, that makes them play like champs. If you are thinking of placing a bet but are unsure of where to make this bet or which bet would be best for you, then make sure you come to onebooker.com and use their fantastic betting tips for free today!

NBA lockout: could 2011 season be cancelled?

Sebastian — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:22:34 +0000

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NBA sides trying for new collective bargaining agreement

Sebastian — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:05:28 +0000

The owners and players of NBA are trying to develop a collective bargaining agreement. The talks for the same are expected to be resumed on Monday. It has been a month since the lock out stared and both owners and players want to settle the differences as early as possible. It was on June 30th the old collective bargaining agreement was expired. Since July 1 the representatives from different sides have met and had discussions for several times. It is expected that top officials like Commissioner David Stern, President of Lakers Derek Fisher, and union executive director Billy Hunter will also attend the meeting on Monday.
The lock out started in august and NBA fans fear that due to work ?stoppage, the regular season games will be affected. This is the second lockout in the history of the NBA league. Despite the lock out the NBA released the complete play schedule for 20110-12 on last Tuesday. The schedule will begin on November 1st. usually the schedule were released in late summer but this time as there were no transactions and with the league activities on hold due to lock out there was no reason for NBA to wait for announcing the schedule.
There is a possibility that the NBA will lose games this season also because the economic issues regarding the changes in the division of revenue and changes in the salary cap are to be sorted out. In 1998 summer, due to the first lockout in NBA league, the season was started only in February and the sides got only 50 games to play that season. the NBA says that it is difficult to make profit under the old collective bargaining system with 57 % of the basket ball related income went to the players. In last season NBA claims that it lost about $300 million.
Players agrees to reduce the share to 54.3 % but according the last proposal of the owner?s in the new collective bargaining agreement the share is only 40% and the players are not happy with that. If the sides cannot decide on their differences the schedule will be at risk. The deal is expected to be completed soon so that the season will be saved. In that case the NBA champion Dallas Maverick will open the season with the Chicago Bulls and will have their final rematch on Christmas day.

Time Running Out for NBA Season

Sebastian — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:54:12 +0000

If there is to be an NBA season then this week is critical as the NBA owners have given the players until Wednesday to accept the deal that is on the table. NBA commissioner
David Stern didn?t officially call it an ultimatum but that is pretty much what NBA player?s union attorney Jeffrey Kessler called it.
Wednesday Deadline
NBA owners are giving the players a few days to decide on the deal that is on the table. They have said the current deal that is being offered will only be on the table until Wednesday and then it comes off. The current deal is basically one that is a 50-50 split in basketball related income. Once that deal comes off the table the owners have said they will drop their next offer to 47%. There is a group of about 10-14 owners that didn?t even want to offer the players the 50-50 split so this current offer by the owners is as good as the players are going to get.
Players Holding Together for Now
The NBA players are sticking with NBA player?s executive director Billy Hunter and union president Derek Fisher but that solidarity may not last. They are taking the hard line for now. “The players will not be intimidated,” attorney Jeffrey Kessler said.
What Happens Now?
If there is going to be any NBA live betting action this season then the players will have to relent and accept the current offer that is on the table by the owners. The players have talked about decertifying as a union but that option is not going to get them anything. Decertification would almost guarantee that the 2011-2012 NBA season would be lost. The process takes time and it could be over a month before the process is completed. Many NBA owners don?t believe the players have the fortitude to decertify and risk losing an entire season.
If the players don?t realize that the 50-50 split in revenue is the best deal they are ever going to get then we probably won?t be seeing NBA basketball this year. Wednesday?s deadline may truly be a real one in terms of saving the 2011-2012 NBA season. The problem for the players is that their leadership has no intention of bringing the owner?s offer to a vote. “There is not a deal we can present,” Fisher said, and “that’s a call we’ve been elected to make.”