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Kings May File for Relocation to Anaheim Before March Deadline

LOS ANGELES -- One day after the NBA labor negotiations had finally taken a more positive tone, league commissioner David Stern wasn't looking to restart the rhetoric. So when he was asked on Saturday to discuss the Players Association's contentions that the owners weren't willing to truly engage them in discussions, he...

LeBron Admits Concern Over Current State of NBA Collective Bargaining

LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James, the two-time defending MVP and the NBA's most recognizable player, is taking a more active role than he previously has during collective bargaining agreement negotiations. And he's somewhat worried. "It does. It does,'' the Miami Heat star said Saturday when asked if it concerns him that NBA...

Dwight Howard Eligible Now to Sign Contract Extension With Orlando

LOS ANGELES -- Orlando center Dwight Howard has been telling anybody who will listen lately there's nothing he can do now about his contract situation. That's wrong. Howard is eligible now to sign a two-year, $42.56 million extension with the Magic that would take him through the 2014-15 season. Howard, who was drafted...

NBA Players, Owners Set Tone for Negotiations in All-Star Weekend Meeting

LOS ANGELES -- The Friday meeting between NBA owners and players to discuss the dire labor situation will never be remembered as a memorable turning point that led to a new collective bargaining agreement. It was as basic as gatherings go, with both sides speaking in generalities and basic philosophies about how and why...

Dwight Howard Thanks David Stern for Trying to Cool Speculation About Future

LOS ANGELES -- Orlando center Dwight Howard isn't always pleased with NBA commissioner David Stern. In fact, he said Friday, "The new rules. If you sneeze, you might get a tech.'' But Howard, who is tied for the NBA lead with 14 technical fouls in this crackdown season, really liked hearing something Stern said...

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06/02/12 Lottery conspiracies Source: Spencer Daily Reporter - Spencer IA Wednesday's NBA draft lottery once again provided some grade-A conspiracy theories.
06/01/12 : NBA Draft Lottery 2012: Commissioner David Stern... Source: SceneDaily NBA commissioner David Stern can understand how the pervasive roars the NBA Draft Lottery was rigged to benefit the New Orleans Hornets â a team owned and operated by the NBA â could grow as loudly as they have.
06/01/12 Felger & Mazz: Former NBA Referee Jake O'Donnell... Source: CBS - WBZ-TV - Boston MA Felger and Massarotti were joined by Jake O'Donnell, former NBA referee for 28 seasons, to talk about NBA officiating.
06/01/12 Is Dream Team era over after London Games? Source: USA Today The Dream Team era of Olympic basketball may be coming to an end.
06/01/12 Mailbag: Don't blame refs for Celtics' failure vs.... Source: NBC - WKTV News Channel 2 - Utica NY Does Miami have any punch without the assistance of the three blind referees?