This is more than two weeks old, but I just ran across it and thought it was worth publishing now... not only is it a good example of the league at least giving lip service to supporting one of the...... Link
Adam Silver, who grew up in New York and is a Knicks season-ticket holder, is now next in line for the commissioner's job once David Stern decides to step down. Stern, 63, has said that he plans to serve as...... Link
Well I’m glad the NBA (David Stern) came to its senses and invited Gilbert Arenas to play in Houston this weekend after all. Too bad Gil had to go and finish the first half of the season with a 4-for-22 effort and 6 turnovers at Dallas. Ouch.So we have... Link
David Stern is happy to be talking basketball as the NBA gathers for its All-Star weekend. After what he had to deal with last year at this time, the commissioner knows the alternative can be a real drag. "It beats getting poked in the eye with a sharp stick,"... Link
Brothers and sisters, thank you for joining us here at the Fundamentalist Church. Following the service we’ll have a luncheon in the courtyard featuring Ms. Pittman’s delicious string bean casserole, but before our final hymn, I have some very important words for you.I’ve long hoped never to deliver this... Link
Chris McCosky of the DETROIT NEWS writes, There must be days when Pistons president Joe Dumars looks out from his suite at The Palace, in the din of yet another sellout crowd, his basketball team the absolute scourge of the NBA on the court and the toast of it... Link
"Doug Christie is almost an ex-Maverick," reports Art Garcia of the Fort Worth STAR-TELEGRAM. "The final hurdle in Christie's retirement could be cleared today. The NBA commissioner's office just has to approve the paperwork, but that's considered a formality."... Link
David Stern on Allen Iverson, as told to Ian O'Connor: "Because of his cornrows and tattoos, people who didn't understand Allen were put off by him. But those who watched his game had an enormous amount of respect for...... Link
With Commissioner Stern and Mayor Goodman in their corner, the Maloofs couldnt have two stronger allies for their cause. They may not come right out and say it now, but I think its only a matter of time before Joe and Gavin Maloof truly are the Kings of Las... Link
Oscar Dixon of USA TODAY writes, Over the past 12 months, NBA Commissioner David Stern has been hammering home his point that the league needed to improve its image. A fan code of conduct, a player dress code and a community outreach program have all been created in the... Link
Mitch Lawrence of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS writes, Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the riot at the Palace of Auburn Hills. To say it is a day that will live in infamy is probably an understatement. The melee led David Stern to make sweeping changes in a... Link
Mary Schmitt Boyer of THE PLAIN DEALER writes "Dan Gilbert is just entering his first full season as the Cavaliers owner, but he already has impressed NBA Commissioner David Stern with his thoroughness and ...... Link
Granik ending 30-year tenure with league office by Chris SheridanNEW YORK -- Russ Granik announced Tuesday that he'll be stepping down as deputy commissioner of the NBA at the end of the upcoming season, bringing an end to his 30-year tenure at the league office. The news came as... Link
It's a bit of a weird idea, but why not? The New York Daily News sent staff writer Austin Fenner to the famous "cage" at West Fourth Street to get basketball player on the street reaction to David Stern's stern...... Link
David Stern, LeBron James Support New NBA Dress Code That Takes Effect at Beginning of Season Injured San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, and Tony Parker of France watch their teammates play the Miami Heat ...... Link
The NBA, its players and teams unveiled a new initiative called NBA CARES, Commissioner David Stern announced. Through NBA CARES, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-o... Link
Camby wants stipend for dress code by ESPN.com news services With NBA commissioner David Stern set to implement of a dress code, some players are finding fault with the possible change.Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby, who is in the midst of a $45 million contract, thinks the players should... Link
We love the ABA. In case you weren't sure they were still around, the ABA is a fledgling pro hoops league, with 50 scattered teams with names like the Bellingham Slam, the Northeast Pennsylvania Breakers and, our favorite, the Reigning Knights of Georgia. The league is scrappy, goofy and... Link
Even NBA commissioners don't live forever. One day, someone other than David Stern will run the NBA. Deadspin links to BlackAthlete.com, which speculates that league Vice President Stu Jackson might have a line on the job. Most people assume it...... Link
NBA commissioner David Stern submitted an affidavit yesterday that approved the removal of Boston-based businessman Steven Belkin as NBA governor of the Atlanta Hawks. The affidavit was filed in response to a request by the ownership group Atlanta Spirit after...... Link
The battle for the Hawks may be coming to an end after David Stern offered his support for ousting co-owner Steve Belkin, a move Stern had to make, writes SI.com's Marty Burns.... Link
NBA commissioner David Stern submitted an affidavit Thursday supporting the efforts by the majority of the Atlanta Hawks owners to remove Steve Belkin as the team's NBA governor. The majority of the Atlanta Spirit LLC group has requested that Belkin be replaced with Michael Gearon Jr., as NBA governor,... Link
Rebuffed by a judge in Boston, co-owners of the Atlanta Hawks have turned to NBA Commissioner David Stern for permission to remove Boston businessman Steve Belkin as managing partner.... Link
According to this guy, Las Vegas is full of well-meaning soccer moms and David Stern is evil for thinking NBA basketball might not belong there. Remember "The List David Stern Never Wants You to See?" Here it is in...... Link