Archive for July, 2011

Second round pick Justin Haprer is unlikely to go overseas during the lockout according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: Harper’s agent told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday that although he and Harper have discussed potential opportunities in Europe, it’s probably in Harper’s “best interests” to remain in the United States and wait for the lockout to end. “We’re exploring all opportunities for Justin,” said Lance Young, Harper’s agent. “I think that’s the bottom line. We have talked about Europe. As a second-round pick, he’s not guaranteed anything. But right now the European market, just like with our economy [...]

HtD’s Brian Serra reported Jameer Nelson will likely cancel his “Building Magic” campaign, a trip back home he makes annually with his teammates: In what has become the annual offseason bro-building event, Jameer Nelson’s “Building Magic” is likely to be cancelled this year. In a conversation with Jameer’s agent, Steve Mountain, Magic Basketball Online has learned that there are currently no plans to hold this event. The lockout was cited as the primary reason. Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari is inviting former players back to Kentucky to train during the lockout: And on the surface, it’s a nice move [...]

Unfortunately, the Orlando Pro Summer League has officially been cancelled per Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: The NBA lockout forced the cancelation of the AirTran Airways Pro Summer League, one of Central Florida’s signature annual sporting events. Though closed to the public, the week of exhibition games has helped rookies transition to pro ball, has given others a chance to earn training-camp invitations and has provided a relatively small, but welcome, economic boost to local businesses. Ralph Oliver, the chef and managing partner of Kres Chophouse in downtown Orlando, learned Tuesday that the summer league was slated to be [...]

Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel brought up an interesting question Tuesday – does Jason Richardson chase the most possible money or possibly take a discount in an attempt to win a title? As a free agent, J-Rich has reached a critical point in his career: Does he sign with a team that can pay him the most money or take less to play with a contender? Obviously, he would love to have the best of both worlds. Schmitz brings up an interesting point and names several teams, including Chicago, Dallas, New York and Denver as potential landing spots for [...]

Gilbert Arenas made some very telling remarks via twitter: yes as of now i am but i work hard everyday to try to prove it i just didnt get a fair shot this year but hoping for one next year Evan Dunlap of Orlando Pinstriped Post discussed his tweet: I believe Arenas recognizes he had a bad year, and blames at least part of it on the way Van Gundy used him. But I also believe he understands the key to more playing time, and more freedom, is to get in shape, and I believe he takes that task seriously. [...]