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...]

FSR Daily

-Less than a week after owner Mark Cuban said Jason Kidd would not be coming to Dallas, it looks like Jason Kidd is coming to Dallas. This trade should mean more playing time for Devin Harris, Jason Terry and Erik Dampier among others. We'll have more analysis of the trade once it's official. -Shaq hopes to be ready for the Suns [read more...]

Is That A Mask? Or Is He Really A Superstar?

Friday night against the Knicks, 22-year-old Bulls resident hopeful superstar Luol Deng shined, torching NY for 29 points and outrebounding Eddy Curry by 7 for a double-double. Heading into the 2004 NBA Draft, critics told us that Deng lacked athleticism and would never be a top-level talent, allowing him to slip to the Bulls at #7. Deng has since embarrassed [read more...]