Will the Players’ Union Fight for Artest and Jackson?
Plus: Durant chooses the Swoosh.
-Billy Hunter and the Players’ Union say that they’re “considering” an appeal of the Artest and Jackson suspensions. From the Associated Press:
“Based on prior precedent, we think the suspensions are excessive,” union director Billy Hunter said Sunday in a statement. “We plan to confer with the players and their representatives to consider all of our options for appeal.”
(This, of course, means that they’re not gonna do a damn thing about the situation.)
-Ron Ron, according to his agent, isn’t even gonna wait for the Players’ Association to step up: He’s appealing the suspension regardless. And naturally, in true Artest fashion, he also apologized to just about everyone on planet Earth for “putting himself in a position to be suspended.” Sigh.
-Charles Barkley took 100 firefighters out to dinner. Pure class.
-Now that Z-Bo is a Knick, would Kobe want to play in the Garden?
-According to SBR’s Brian Berger, Kevin Durant is very close to becoming a Nike man.
Reliable sources have informed me that Seattle Supersonics star Kevin Durant, the 2nd overall selection in the June NBA Draft, is finalizing an endorsement deal with Nike. I have not been able to secure the terms of the deal but am told it is a multi-year deal.
30 Responses to “Will the Players’ Union Fight for Artest and Jackson?”
Jul.16 at 3:13 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Dude. That Kobe “rumor” is from over two weeks ago. IT’S NOT HAPPENING.
Jul.16 at 3:13 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Mutoni, did I miss something or is that Kobe to the Knicks post two weeks old?
Jul.16 at 3:13 pm
Gerard Himself says:
First? Why do people always post that?
Jul.16 at 3:13 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Russ, did I miss something or did we post at the EXACT SAME TIME?
Jul.16 at 3:14 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Mitch Kupchak would be drawn and quartered if he did anything resembling that deal. “So, uh, hey Laker fans. I traded Kobe to the Knicks, but at least I got back Stephon Marbury. We’re all good with that, right?”
Jul.16 at 3:14 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Ryan, it’s like magic.
Jul.16 at 3:15 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
And I don’t mean that Magic. The other magic.
Jul.16 at 3:16 pm
Ryan Jones says:
That song by The Cars?
Jul.16 at 3:16 pm
Gerard Himself says:
At least I wasn’t first after all. SLAM people: can anybody PLEASE write a column about Randolph and Curry? Because I think I’m the only one who thinks this might not work…. or did I miss something?
Jul.16 at 3:17 pm
mutoni says:
awesome. i’m an idiot. thanks, russ!
Jul.16 at 3:20 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
The one that doesn’t have HIV, whichever that one is. And mutoni, that’s what us old bloggers are here for. *shakes cane*
Jul.16 at 3:21 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Gerard Himself: No, you’re not the only one, and yes, you probably missed something.
Jul.16 at 3:21 pm
Gerard Himself says:
Classy, Russ. Russ: 1, HIV: 0
Jul.16 at 3:38 pm
Dizzle says:
I have a feeing that Z-Bo and Curry will get in at least one “altercation” during this year. any bets?
Jul.16 at 4:07 pm
nothin _personal says:
Marcel, are you copy-pasting the news from your former employer? I just thought I might ask…
Jul.16 at 4:14 pm
Gerard Himself says:
I do know one thing: the Knicks got two bigs who like to score, but don’t really like to play defense. Luckily, they also have two guards like that. From what I’ve heard, they all “shoot to win”.
Jul.16 at 4:16 pm
Mr. 416 says:
Im betting on Zeke having a melt down on the side lines……45 million in luxury taxes OMG !!
Jul.16 at 4:20 pm
mutoni says:
which former employer would that be, nothin_personal?
Jul.16 at 4:50 pm
nothin _personal says:
AOL Fanhouse? You are running the same stories! I guess there are only so many stories, and you are doing a good job covering them, though.
Jul.16 at 4:52 pm
Nadav says:
wow. great Durant shoe report. How did he ever guess it would be a multi-year contract??!
Jul.16 at 5:01 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
i still write for them, nothin_personal. unless i was fired. did you hear something? (as for running the same stuff, that could be said of any number of blogs. plus, i link to waaay more stuff. we just tell different jokes. mine are hotter!)
Jul.16 at 5:02 pm
Co Co says:
Kobe for T-Mac straight up. Why has no one even visited this possibility? The Laker’s get their Star and Kobe gets the big man he so desperately wants.
Jul.16 at 5:39 pm
nothin _personal says:
You do? I would have never guessed, with the rate you are posting in here! You are cool, your kokes are hot, your the complete air conditioning system! Keep it up, Marcel. Nice work.
Jul.16 at 6:15 pm
galo says:
i want kobe in NY so bad…and i’m not a Knicks fan. i wanna see the arguably most talented team in the past 10 years (if they get kobe, it is.) self-destruct into oblivion.
Jul.16 at 8:51 pm
Douce says:
that is sooo true galo
Jul.17 at 12:31 am
Chukaz says:
For some strange reason I want Kobe to be inactive the hole season and the next one. That way nobody will want him ’cause he will be like 32 and will have to stay with the Lakers. Unfortunatly, by the time that happens, the Lakers won’t want him and he will be waived. He will then sign a contract worth the league minimum to go to the Heat or Spur and try to win a championship.
Jul.17 at 4:49 am
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Jul.17 at 4:51 am
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
anybody else remember when stephen whoooo jackson won a ring with the spurs? that boy was clutch
Jul.17 at 8:40 am
Colie says:
wwwwwwwwooooooooowwwwwwwww……….KD should sign w/adidas
Jul.17 at 2:44 pm
The Spin says:
Artest is probably one of the most hated players of all time, by the league. He does give them reason to, too. I personally am a huge fan of his game. I couldn’t even imagine what it would have been like if he landed in NY with Zach Randolph. Those are two guys you would want to stay away from on the streets of NYC. Check me at www.clutch3.com