Aug 2009 Archive

• Sources: NBA, Refs Far From Deal

  ESPN | Aug 26, 2009

  The NBA's current contract with their referees expires next week and the sides appear far apart on a new deal.

• Donaghy Back In Jail

  AP | Aug 25, 2009

  Tim Donaghy was being held in jail without bond Tuesday for a federal rule violation.

• Kenny Smith Hints Towards Leaving TNT

  Twitter (Kenny Smith) | Aug 24, 2009

  Kenny Smith has made his name as an NBA analyst as Charles Barkley's sidekick on TNT.

• Will Good Economic News Impact 2010 Cap Projections?

  Christopher Reina/RealGM | Aug 21, 2009

  In July, David Stern's NBA league office projected a 2.5% to 5% drop in BRI.

• GM: Marbury Has Gone Off Deep End

  Yahoo! Sports | Aug 21, 2009

  Stephon Marbury's recent web casts may have seriously hurt his chances at getting another contract in the NBA.

• August 20th Edition Of RealGM Radio

  RealGM Staff Report | Aug 20, 2009

  Tonight at 9:00PM EST/6:00 PST on RealGM Radio, hosts Andrew Perna and Jeff Duncan will discuss the latest in the world of sports.

• Gondrezick Guilty In Mortgage Fraud Case

  Yahoo! Sports | Aug 16, 2009

  Former NBA player Grant Gondrezick has pleaded guilty in mortgage fraud case in Houston.

• Marbury Admits To Smoking Marijuana On Camera

  Star Tribune | Aug 14, 2009

  Stephon Marbury has admitted that he was smoking marijuana in a video posted Wednesday on the celebrity gossip web site TMZ.com.

• Dream Team Inducted Into USOC Hall Of Fame

  NBA.com | Aug 14, 2009

  The 1992 Dream Team was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Committee's Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

• August 13th Edition Of RealGM Radio

  RealGM Staff Report | Aug 13, 2009

  Tonight at 9:00PM EST/6:00 PST on RealGM Radio, hosts Andrew Perna and Jeff Duncan will discuss the latest in the world of sports.

• Former Louisiana Tech Guard Shot In Head

  ESPN | Aug 13, 2009

  Lavelle Felton, was shot in the head at a gas station in his hometown of Milwaukee.

• GMs Don't Think Iverson Is Worth The Trouble

  NBA.com | Aug 12, 2009

  The overwhelming belief among NBA general managers is that Allen Iverson isn't worth all the trouble that could come along with him.

• NBA Unlikely To Alter Buyout Restrictions

  Boston Globe | Aug 10, 2009

  The Timberwolves have had difficulty getting Ricky Rubio to the NBA because teams are limited to spending $500,000 on foreign buyouts.

• August 6th Edition Of RealGM Radio

  RealGM Staff Report | Aug 6, 2009

  Tonight at 9:00PM EST/6:00 PST on RealGM Radio, hosts Andrew Perna and Jeff Duncan will discuss the latest in the world of sports.

• Knight In Contact With As Many As Eight Teams

  Alex Kennedy/RealGM | Aug 5, 2009

  With so many capable point guards on the market this summer, veteran Brevin Knight has become a forgotten man.

• Owners, Players Meet To Conduct CBA Talks

  ESPN | Aug 4, 2009

  The NBA owners met with players' union representatives for nearly three and a half hours on Tuesday.

• Troy Hudson Still Hoping For NBA Comeback

  Star Tribune | Aug 3, 2009

  Troy Hudson is still hoping to make a comeback to the NBA.

• NBA Will Allow Ads On Practice Jerseys

  News Herald | Aug 3, 2009

  The NBA will allow advertising on practice jerseys this season.

• Many Are Predicting Lockout In 2011

  Cleveland Plain Dealer | Aug 2, 2009

  Many believe that the NBA's current revenue system is broken and that the league is headed for a lockout in 2011.

• Adrien Still Trying To Find NBA Home

  Boston Globe | Aug 2, 2009

  Jeff Adrien had a tryout with the Celtics last month, and is still trying to find a home in the NBA.

• NBA To Release 09-10 Schedule On Tuesday

  Yahoo! | Aug 1, 2009

  The NBA will release the 2009-10 schedule on Tuesday.