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May
3
2006

David Stern on Ron Artest

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

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


Read More: David Stern , Indiana Pacers , Ron Artest


Posted at 11:29 AM

Apr
20
2006

Silver next NBA Commish?

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

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


Read More: David Stern , New York Knicks


Posted at 09:46 AM

Feb
17
2006
Feb
16
2006

Stern happy 'brawl talk' is over

FOXSports.com News for NBA

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


Read More: David Stern


Posted at 11:17 PM

Feb
8
2006

If Lovin' Jeff Hornacek is Wrong, Then I Don't Want to Be Right

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

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


Read More: David Stern , New Jersey Nets , Quentin Richardson


Posted at 08:53 AM

Feb
3
2006

Dumars' Rules Built an Elite Franchise

NBA.com: News and Scores

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


Read More: David Stern , Detroit Pistons


Posted at 09:11 AM

Dec
30
2005

Christie, Mavs File Exit Strategy

NBA.com: News and Scores

"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


Read More: Dallas Mavericks , David Stern , Doug Christie


Posted at 08:50 AM

Dec
20
2005

Tuesday Bullets

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

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


Read More: Allen Iverson , David Stern , Philadelphia 76ers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:02 AM

Dec
2
2005

The Kings of Las Vegas

HOOPSWORLD.com

With Commissioner Stern and Mayor Goodman in their corner, the Maloofs couldn’t have two stronger allies for their cause. They may not come right out and say it now, but I think it’s only a matter of time before Joe and Gavin Maloof truly are the Kings of Las... Link


Read More: David Stern , Las Vegas , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 12:20 AM

Nov
18
2005

Knicks' Marbury sued by security firm

USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories

Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was sued for $34,000 by a security firm led by a former New York City police commissioner. The firm ...... Link


Read More: David Stern , New York Knicks , Stephon Marbury


Posted at 05:38 PM

Nov
17
2005

Year After Brawl, NBA Turning the Corner With Image

NBA.com: News and Scores

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


Read More: David Stern , Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers


Posted at 08:25 AM

Nov
13
2005

A Year After Brawl, NBA on Track

NBA.com: News and Scores

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


Read More: David Stern , Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , New York Knicks


Posted at 11:51 AM

Nov
3
2005

Stern Impressed by Cavaliers' Owner Gilbert

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

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


Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , David Stern


Posted at 09:39 AM

Oct
26
2005

Granik to step down from NBA office

By Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com - NBA

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


Read More: David Stern , New York Knicks


Posted at 05:56 PM

Oct
20
2005

NYC Ballers React to Dress Code

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

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


Read More: David Stern , New York Knicks


Posted at 10:37 AM

Oct
19
2005

Stern, James Support New NBA Dress Code

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

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


Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , David Stern , LeBron James , Miami Heat , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker


Posted at 09:32 AM

Oct
18
2005

League Launches "NBA CARES" Global Outreach Initiative

NBA.com: News and Scores

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


Read More: David Stern


Posted at 09:58 AM

Oct
12
2005

Wed. roundup: Camby wants stipend for dress code

By ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com - NBA

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


Read More: David Stern , Denver Nuggets , Marcus Camby


Posted at 02:56 PM

Sep
21
2005

The ABA Will Play You Anywhere, Anytime

Deadspin

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


Read More: David Stern


Posted at 02:17 PM

Who'll Replace David Stern?

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

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


Read More: David Stern


Posted at 09:06 AM

Aug
12
2005

NBA to remove Hawks owner?

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

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


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , David Stern


Posted at 12:12 PM

Aug
11
2005

Marty Burns: Hawks need Stern to sort ownership dispute

SI.com - NBA

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


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , David Stern


Posted at 08:01 PM

Stern supports Hawks' removal of Belkin (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NBA News

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


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , David Stern


Posted at 07:48 PM

Aug
10
2005

Co-owners Ask Stern for Permission

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

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


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , David Stern


Posted at 09:12 AM

Aug
7
2005

Sunday Notes

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

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


Read More: David Stern , Las Vegas


Posted at 11:53 AM