Delonte West to Russia?… NBA Players Beware of the Euroleague Move

Now it's Delonte West. The Cleveland Cavaliers point guard, a restricted free agent, is mulling a two-year, $10 million offer to play for Dynamo Moscow. Last week Cavs shooting guard Daniel Gibson signed a five-year, $20.8 million deal, which is the most Cleveland is expected to offer West. Because of his free agent status Cleveland can match any offer another NBA [read more...]

Flattops, Afros, Euros and Oligarchs: How the NBA’s End Begins

A confession about my newspaper-reading habits. Even in tough times--actually, especially in tough times--I immediately open to the sports section, trying to avoid the headlines screaming about the world's problems. But lately, basketball news hasn't provided a refuge from stories about stagflation and the dollar's drop. And as a result, it's got me wondering: After surviving accusations of fixed drafts, [read more...]