On the heels of Roger Mason’s now-infamous tweet in which the NBPA vice president wrote, “Looking like a season. How u,” but later claimed his account was hacked, one league source claims that union president Derek Fisher text-messaged numerous players last week indicating that some progress had been made and imploring them to be physically prepared just in case the season started on time. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: Ron Artest Comments On Name Change Hold Up, DWTS & NBA Lockout
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest says he was inspired to change his name to Metta World Peace by Chad Ochocinco, assisted in selecting his new name by a mystery woman, and foiled in formally doing so — until at least his next court date on Sept. 16 — by a complete lack of knowledge about how to pay parking tickets.
NBA: Bobcats’ Kemba Walker & Kings’ Jimmer Fredette To Play in Sept. 21-22 Exhibition Games
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Former UConn star Kemba Walker has agreed to participate in a two-game exhibition with former BYU standout Jimmer Fredette as players look to stay in shape during the NBA lockout. Fredette’s team of all-stars will be coached by BYU’s Dave Rose. They will take on another group of NBA rookies coached by San Diego State coach Steve Fisher.
NBA: Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony Has A Solution To NBA Lockout
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has a solution — albeit an unrealistic one — to settle the NBA’s labor dispute.
NBA: Lakers’ Luke Walton Getting Job as Assistant Coach For Major College Team
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Instead of not filling the vacant third assistant position on his staff as he hinted last week, University of Memphis coach Josh Pastner has made an intriguing choice for the job. Pastner is on the verge of hiring fellow Arizona alum and current Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton as an assistant coach until the NBA lockout ends and play resumes.
NBA: Nuggets’ Ty Lawson Signs With Lithuanian Team
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Ty Lawson will join Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania, signing a deal that will allow the Denver Nuggets point guard to return to the NBA if the lockout ends.
