NBA Suspends Arenas & Crittenton for Season

Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton won’t be playing in the NBA any time soon — they’ve officially been suspended for the season for bringing guns to the locker room. NBA Commissioner Daniel Stern announced today that the two Washington Wizards players have been suspended for the remainder of the season without pay. Stern released a statement on his decision, claiming “The issue here is not about the legal ownership and possession of guns, either in one’s home or elsewhere. It is about possession of guns in the NBA workplace, which will not be tolerated.” Stern noted, “It is not disputed … Continue reading NBA Suspends Arenas & Crittenton for Season

Gilbert Arenas Charged With Felony & Javaris Crittenton Searched

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas is facing one count of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The charge carries a sentence of up to five years if convicted, News4’s Pat Collins reported. Arenas’s attorney has no comment at this time. ALSO… D.C. and Arlington police searched the home of Washington Wizard Javaris Crittenton Thursday morning looking for a gun he reportedly used in a locker room confrontation with teammate Gilbert Arenas, according to court papers and sources familiar with the investigation. Police did not find the gun at his Arlington home in the 7:15 a.m. … Continue reading Gilbert Arenas Charged With Felony & Javaris Crittenton Searched

Gilbert Arenas Negotiating a Plea Deal

Lawyers for suspended Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas are reportedly talking with prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in which the NBA star would cop to misdemeanor gun charges. Quoting law enforcement sources, TMZ.com says the filing of charges would coincide with the plea. Arenas is under investigation for felony gun charges after he brought four firearms into the locker room at the Verizon Center. As for what a plea would do to Arenas’ status as a member of the Wizards, TMZ says G.M. Ernie Grunfeld and Arenas were text messaging each other shortly after the incident. In one of … Continue reading Gilbert Arenas Negotiating a Plea Deal

Gilbert Arenas Has Been Suspended Indefinitely By The NBA

VIDEO CLIP: NBA commissioner David Stern has indefinitely suspended Gilbert Arenas, saying the Washington Wizards guard is “not currently fit to take the court” for a game. A day after the former All-Star was photographed before a game in Philadelphia pointing his index fingers, as if they were guns, at his teammates, Stern warned in a statement on Wednesday that Arenas’ conduct will “ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse.” Because Arenas violated NBA rules by bringing guns into Washington’s locker room, Stern decided to punish Arenas now. He said the suspension begins immediately. “Although it is clear … Continue reading Gilbert Arenas Has Been Suspended Indefinitely By The NBA

‘Without Bias’ To Air on ESPN ’30 For 30′ Tuesday November 3

By Neil Best Up next in ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series: Kirk Fraser’s “Without Bias“ at 8 p.m. Tuesday – a World Series off day! – in which he looks back at the death of Len Bias in June of 1986. As Michael Wilbon correctly points out in the film, it is difficult for anyone over 70 or under 25 to understand the magnitude of the story at the time. But for those of us in and around Bias’ generation, few sports deaths have been as shocking and sobering. The publicity for the film suggests important new ground in … Continue reading ‘Without Bias’ To Air on ESPN ’30 For 30′ Tuesday November 3

President Obama & Miles Rawls (of The Goodman League) @ the Wizards/Bulls Game

One day after the Chicago Bulls visited the White House, The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama receives a standing ovation as he enters the arena to watch one of his favorite hometown teams, the Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards courtside at the Verizon Cente. Take notice as Barry Farm’s Goodman League Commissioner, Miles Rawls (wearing black shirt) throws up peace signs to the camera and gives dap to the Prez. Continue reading President Obama & Miles Rawls (of The Goodman League) @ the Wizards/Bulls Game