Five-time NBA All-Star and free agent, Chauncey Billups, has agreed to a two-year $5 Million plus contract, according to Yahoo Sports. Billups, 36, who hopes to finish out his career with the Pistons, will be a mentor for Detroit guard Brandon Knight, and be a rotating guard. Free agent, Chauncey Billups, will return to the Detroit Pistons under new coach Mo Cheeks. ... Read More
Free Agent Chauncey Billups Will Return to Detroit Pistons Under New Coach Mo Cheeks
Miami Heat Repeat with Back to Back NBA Titles (VIDEO)
Congratulations to coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat who beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 to win their second consecutive NBA championship. LeBron James was unstoppable last night in a must win Game 7 showdown that took place in Miami against the Spurs. James, named MVP, scored 37 points in addition to his 12 rebounds & teammate Dwayne Wade added 23 points and 10 rebounds to the total, and led the Miami Heat to a Heat repeat in one of the most exciting series that could have gone either way.
Danny Green’s First 23 3-pointers Set an NBA Record (VIDEO)
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard, Danny Green, has just added his name to the record books. In Game 5 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Green broke the record for 3 pointers made in an NBA Finals series, previously held by Heat guard Ray Allen, by making 25 through the first five games.
Jason Kidd Signs Three Year Contract as Head Coach of the Brooklyn Nets (VIDEO)
It’s official. Jason Kidd has made the transition from NBA superstar to head coach. The Brooklyn Nets franchise made the announcement on Wednesday night that they have named Jason Kidd their new head coach. Kidd’s hiring was first reported by ESPN’s Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne. A source told the media that Kidd signed a three-year contract.
David Thompson Named Keynote Speaker at Fathers for Hope Breakfast to Benefit Domestic Violence Shelter and Services
Former N.C. State basketball great and Hall of Famer David Thompson was the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Fathers for Hope campaign breakfast to benefit Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. The breakfast, sponsored by Verizon Wireless, was held at 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Madeline Suite on the campus of North Carolina Wilmington. ... Read More
Tony Parker Stuns Miami Heat With Game Winning Shot at the Buzzer in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (VIDEO)
The San Antonio Spurs now lead 1-0 after the first game of the 2013 NBA Finals series against the Miami Heat. With 5 seconds left, Tony Parker in true form, evaded the defense, fell to one knee and got up to hit a jumper at the buzzer in Game 1, giving the Spurs a 4-point lead beating the Miami Heat 92-88 Thursday night. ... Read More
NBA All-Star Grant Hill Retires After 19 Seasons in the League
After 19 seasons in the NBA, All-Star Grant Hill announced his retirement on Saturday, June 1, on Inside The NBA during TNT’s pregame show before Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Grant Hill, 40. announced his retirement on June 1, 2013, after 19 years in the NBA.
Rick Pitino to Appear as Keynote Speaker at the MUFSO SuperShow in Dallas
DALLAS, TX. — NCCA coach and recent Hall of Famer, Rick Pitino, will appear as the keynote speaker at the MUFSO SuperShow, scheduled to take place on Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 in Dallas, TX. Rick Patino is a dynamic motivational speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read More
Former NBA Guard Jeff Hornacek Named Phoenix Suns New Head Coach
Former NBA guard Jeff Hornacek was recently hired on May 28 as the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Hornacek, 50, who had been an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz since 2011, has agreed to a a three-year contract to join the Suns, according to media sources. Hornacek joins the Suns in his first head-coaching job at a time when the Suns are coming off a last place finish in the Western Conference at 25-57, the fourth worst record in the NBA. Jeff Hornacek is named new head coach of the Phoenix Suns on May 28, 2013. Jeff Hornacek is also a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read More
Tony Parker Speaks to Press After Spurs Beat Grizzlies, 105-83, in Game 1 of NBA Western Conference Finals (VIDEO)
One game down for the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals as Tony Parker went on to score 20 points & 9 assists against the Memphis Grizzlies in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Kawhi Leonard & Danny Green also had a combined 34 points to help the Spurs beat the Grizzlies, 105-83 in Game 1.