To keep Dwight Howard, the Lakers will have to sell him on a vision for 2014 and beyond. As a result, if championships are his goal, the Rockets are the safer bet for a whole host of reasons. Read More. Written by Jonathan Tjarks on May 23, 2013
The event gives front offices the opportunity to evaluate D-League players with the possibility of offering Summer League or training camp invites. Read More.
Tyus Jones, the No. 2 overall recruit for 2014 and an excellent point guard, was selected by Paul Biancardi, Adam Finkelstein and John Stovall. Read More.
Dimitris Diamantidis has been named Euroleague MVP for Game 1 of the Playoffs.
Diamantidis, who was named MVP of Euroleague last season, scored 15 points to go with eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks to lead Panathinaikos to a 93-73 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Dimitris Diamantidis scored 15 points, handed out 8 assists and added two steals and blocks apiece in 21 minutes of play to lead Panathinaikos to a 93-73 win in Game 1 of the Euroleague Quarterfinals.
Nick Calathes added 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the reigning Euroleague champions.
Keith Langford recorded 21 points for Maccabi.
Game 2 of the best-of-five series is set for Thursday.
CSKA Moscow will play Bilbao, Montepaschi Siena will take on Olympiacos, Panathinaikos will battle Maccabi Tel Aviv and Barcelona is matched with Unics Kazan.