The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Basketball

The Politics of Basketball

The New Orleans Hornets are still smarting because their second best player, forward David West, has opted  out of his contract and is moving teams.  Where will he wind up?  The Big Lead  says that if it is New Jersey, big things could  happen. [The Big Lead]

The NFL isn't the only league facing  a lockout soon. The NBA is in severe danger of work stoppage.  This piece lays blame squarely on the shoulders of the owners–and I agree with him more  than just a little. [