Kobe Bryant has been offered a $6.7 million, one-season contract to play for the Italian team Virtus Bologna, appealing to his childhood memories of growing up in the country. Share on Facebook
The NBA postponed training camps indefinitely and canceled 43 preseason games Friday because it has not reached a new labor deal with players. Share on Facebook
Tate George, who hit one of the most memorable shots in UConn basketball history and then went on to a brief NBA career, surrendered to federal authorities in New Jersey on Friday to face charges stemming from what prosecutors say was a Ponzi scheme. Share on Facebook
Don Vaden, a former NBA referee and the league’s current coordinator of officials, has replaced Bernie Fryer as director of officials, league sources said Friday. Share on Facebook
San Diego prosecutors are reviewing allegations by a man claiming that Kobe Bryant injured him in a scuffle at a Carmel Valley church to determine whether any charges will be filed. Share on Facebook
New York natives and NBA players Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest), Joakim Noah and Kemba Walker will headline the Entertainers Basketball Classic (EBC) squad when they face the Goodman League in a streetball game Sept. 30 at Long Island University. Share on Facebook
NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police in suburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession. Share on Facebook
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen says he’s ready to give up the season if necessary to the NBA lockout. Share on Facebook
It wasn’t an NBA arena and they weren’t playing for big paychecks. Share on Facebook
The Denver Nuggets’ options could be limited if there’s an NBA season. Share on Facebook
