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NBA International Invasion Has Reached New Peak

NBA International Invasion Has Reached New Peak

One of the observations fans might have as they devour a full slate of NBA action (and hopefully are able to take advantage of free league pass) is the fact that there are a great deal of international players littered across NBA rosters. There are 113 internationally born players on NBA rosters at the moment, [...]

October 27, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Mark Cuban Pushing for Player Ban on Playing in the Olympics

Mark Cuban Pushing for Player Ban on Playing in the Olympics

January 25, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Mark Cuban for years has been voicing his opinion that NBA players shouldn’t be allowed to play in the Olympics or any other international competition while they are under contract in the pro’s. Obviously that opinion is highly prejudicial from the fact that he’s an owner who looks [...]

January 25, 2012 admin Blogs 12

Allen Iverson May Sign to Play in China

Allen Iverson May Sign to Play in China

September 13, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Are you trying to tell me not one team in the NBA feels that Allen Iverson could help their squad next season? Weak move GM’s, weak move… Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China. Gary Moore, Iverson’s personal manager, says Iverson has not been [...]

September 13, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Greece and Serbia Get Into Bench Brawl; Krstic Gets Arrested

Greece and Serbia Get Into Bench Brawl; Krstic Gets Arrested

August 20, 2010 – Dr. Dime International basketball has long been known to be a bit more physical than the NBA. Well that physicality turned into an out and out melee in an exhibition game this week between Greece and Serbia in preparation for the upcoming World Championships in Turkey (August 28). NBA big man [...]

August 20, 2010 admin Blogs 2

How Necessary is it to Play NBA Games in London?

How Necessary is it to Play NBA Games in London?

August 18, 2010 – Kevin Burke David Stern is the consummate business man. He is constantly trying to improve his product and make the NBA more appealing. He is to be commended for that. But are all of the ideas for improvement necessary? Last week, Stern and the NBA announced that the Toronto Raptors and [...]

August 18, 2010 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 5

Grizzlies further muddy the water in Memphis | Grizz sign Iranian Center Hamed Haddadi

Grizzlies further muddy the water in Memphis | Grizz sign Iranian Center Hamed Haddadi

August 29, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap He was the only player to average a double double in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He was the 2008 Olympic leader in blocks. He was the 2008 Olympic leader in rebounds. No, we are not talking about USA’s Dwight Howard here, it’s the Iranian national team Center [...]

August 29, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 1

Is the hype of the NBA wearing off for International players?

Is the hype of the NBA wearing off for International players?

June 28th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water I wasn’t overly surprised to hear the rumor that Jorge Garbajosa was on the outs with the Toronto Raptors and may return to play basketball professionally in Europe, following the debacle over rehabbing his leg injury. Then news of Juan Carlos Navarro heading back to Spain to once again [...]

June 29, 2008 admin Blogs 7