Lakers Trade Derek Fisher to Houston Rockets

Veteran NBA guard, Derek Fisher, has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Houston Rockets in exchange for forward Jordan Hill, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Derek Fisher traded by Los Angeles Lakers to Houston Rockets on March 15, 2012.

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Magic Johnson to Launch His Own Cable Network Called Aspire

NBA legend, Magic Johnson, is about to embark on a new venture, that of  TV mogul. The former Laker star will have his own cable channel called Aspire and run his own network via Comcast.

Magic Johnson is a successful entrepreneur and speaker who gives back to the community

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Magic Johnson Hopes to Buy LA Dodgers

Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is reportedly part of a group looking to buy the LA Dodgers, according to the Los Angeles Times. Johnson would reportedly join with former Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves executive Stan Kasten and financier Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners.

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NBA Lockout: Players and Owners Reach Tentative Agreement

The NBA season is scheduled to start on Christmas day of 2011 if a tentative agreement between NBA players and owners that was reached early Saturday morning, Nov 26, is ratified which would end the lockout.

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NBA Cancels Games Through December 15 Due to Lockout

News that the NBA canceled games through Dec 15 was received by teams on Tuesday, Nov 15, hours before the locked-out players filed 2 antitrust lawsuits against the league in two states.

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NBA Lockout: Union Rejects Current Proposal, Will Disband

NBA players rejected the owners current labor proposal on Monday, Nov. 14, and are preparing to file an anti trust action against the owners and disband the union, putting the 2011-2011 basketball season in jeopardy.

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John Saunders Discusses How the NBA Lockout Will Affect the Game

In an ESPN video, John Saunders talks about the impact the NBA lockout will have on the game. Sanders says that this week NBA negoiations saw a near split in players ranks as leader Derek Fisher was accused of trying to cut a side deal with owners. Some threatened to leave the union and decertify.

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Meadowlark Lemon to Kick Off 2nd Annual ‘Drive for Hope’ Golf Classic

SALEM, OR. – Legendary basketball player, Meadowlark Lemon, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball, is a hero to young and old alike in the sports world. He  was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history – the Harlem Globetrotters.

Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon are just a few of our more popular motivational sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agent

Along with his teammate, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon and The Harlem Globetrotters have performed to audiences all over the world. ... Read More

Dennis Rodman Fights Back Tears in Emotional NBA Hall of Fame Speech (VIDEO)

After being introduce by his former Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson, basketball great Dennis Rodman took to the podium to deliver a heartfelt emotional Hall of Fame speech on Friday. Aug 12.

Dennis Rodman shares an emotional moment with Phil Jackson at Hall of Fame speech event.

Rodman, known for his colorful and flamboyant lifestyle, was so choked up that he was barely able to begin his speech as he fought back tears and pent up emotions, allowing the audience to see a window into his soul. ... Read More

NBA Owners Lockout Players After Failing To Reach Agreement

NBA NEWS: After failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, NBA owners have locked out the players today.

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No one wanted the lockout, but after three hours of negotiations, a deal could not be reached, according to San Antonio’s Matt Bonner, vice president of the NBA Players Association. ... Read More