The NBA received the first overall 'A' among men's sports teams in a diversity study, according to a report issued by Richard Lapchick on Thursday.
The league has seven black executives among its 30 teams, a 23 percent rate. That's the highest percentage of minority presidents and CEO's in men's professional sports history.
"It doesn't surprise me. It was a kind of gradual move toward that," Lapchick said.
Lapchick is the head of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport.
There were 12 black head coaches in the NBA last season. At 40 percent, it's the highest in all pro sports. A league-record 42 percent of assistant coaches were minorities.
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The NBA will punish players financially from next season for flopping, Marc Stein from ESPN.com is reporting.
The teams were notified by the league during the pre-draft camp.
The exact details such as the amount and escalation process has not yet been determined.
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The FIBA announced the game times for the preliminary men's and women's tournaments on Tuesday, and the Americans will play all their games at night, according to The Associated Press.
The United States will face China on Aug. 10 in the final game of the opening day. The U.S. women begin their quest for a gold medal on Aug. 9.
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May 2008 Archive
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The Toronto Star | May 24, 2008
A Clark County prosecutor says that Charles Barkley has paid his $400,000 in gambling debt and is off the hook in the case.
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Arizona Republic | May 21, 2008
After earlier saying that they have not received any money from Charles Barkley, the casino and DA who were suing Barkley over a $400,000 debt have revealed that the money has now been received.
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East Valley Tribune | May 21, 2008
A Nevada prosecutor and a Las Vegas Strip casino claim that Charles Barkley has not paid his $400,000 gambling debt as he had announced.
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RealGM | May 20, 2008
The Chicago Bulls have won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery and will likely choose between Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | May 20, 2008
When asked what he thought of the overwhelming home-court advantage that teams have enjoyed in the postseason this spring, commissioner David Stern chalked it up to better competition.
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ESPN | May 20, 2008
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy told investigators in the NBA betting probe that relationships among officials, coaches and players "affected the outcome of games."
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RealGM | May 20, 2008
Players like Derrick Rose from Memphis and Michael Beasley from Kansas State will have a better idea where their futures lie after tonight's NBA lottery.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 19, 2008
Charles Barkley said on TNT's pre-game show that he has paid his $400,000 debt and that he will stop gambling.
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Boston Globe | May 18, 2008
BDA's NBA clients, including Steve Nash, Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony, and Greg Oden, appear to be standing by the agency.
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AP | May 18, 2008
Candace Parker led the Los Angeles Sparks to a 99-94 opening day victory over the defending WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
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ESPN | May 17, 2008
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy bet on more than 100 games that he worked, according to statements federal prosecutors made in court on Friday.
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AP | May 17, 2008
The Los Angeles Sparks are the favorites to win their third championship as the WNBA opens their season this weekend.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | May 16, 2008
Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant have been the top two performers of the postseason.
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ESPN | May 16, 2008
Former NBA rebounding king Dennis Rodman has been charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend back in April.
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The Philadelphia Daily News | May 16, 2008
Charles Barkley says that he will pay back the $400,000 he owes the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas.
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AP | May 15, 2008
Former NBA player and current TV analyst Charles Barkley will face criminal charges if he doesn't repay a $400,000 gambling debt to the Wynn Las Vegas casino.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 13, 2008
Luis Scola, Al Thornton, and Jeff Green joined Al Horford and Kevin Durant on the All-Rookie team.
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ESPN | May 13, 2008
NBA Commissioner David Stern is not a fan of the pre-game noise and fireworks which have become increasingly common in the NBA.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 12, 2008
Bruce Bowen, Tim Duncan and Marcus Camby joined Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant on the NBA All-Defensive Team.
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The New York Post | May 12, 2008
Mike D'Antoni still must fulfill a six-week obligation to Team USA this summer as the top assistant to Coach Mike Krzyzewski at the Beijing Olympics.
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ESPN | May 9, 2008
Luis Scola and Manu Ginobili will be among the NBA stars headlining the Argentine Olympic team in Beijing.
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ESPN | May 9, 2008
The NBA players' union plans to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board because one of its officials was denied access to Boston's locker room prior to Game Two on Thursday night.
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ESPN | May 8, 2008
NBA Commissioner David Stern said on Wednesday that the league plans to consider changing its rules on fouls away from the ball and the use of replays for game clock malfunctions.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 8, 2008
Who made the second and third All-NBA teams? Who was snubbed?
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ESPN | May 6, 2008
The NBA admitted on Tuesday that Chauncey Billups' three-pointer at the end of the third quarter against the Magic on Monday night should not have counted.
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TMZ | May 6, 2008
Dennis Rodman has reportedly entered a rehab facility in Fort Lauderdale.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | May 3, 2008
Continuing their dominant regular seasons, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and LeBron James are having terrific individual playoff performances.
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ESPN | May 2, 2008
Former NBA player Derrick Coleman has refuted reports that he is in need of a heart transplant.
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ESPN | May 1, 2008
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was arrested for reportedly hitting a woman at a hotel on Wednesday night.
