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Japan Times
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
May 27, 2014
Mao makes right choice in deciding to take year off
"The feeling here is that she would be better served by taking a year off — like Vancouver Olympic champion Kim Yu Na did — to recharge her batteries before making such a huge choice. Perhaps some time away will let her gain some perspective."
BASKETBALL / NBA / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
May 27, 2014
Playoffs filled with great action, interesting story lines
Cue DJ-style NBA public address announcer: In for-r-r Sa-a-a-a-m Smith this-s-s week, M-A-A-A-A-S!
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Apr 26, 2014
Palmer helping NBL players push for progress
Returning to the city where his pro basketball career was launched in 1990, Walter Palmer maintains deep convictions that a players union is a vital element for any league craving for legitimacy.
BASKETBALL
Jan 24, 2014
Former NBA forward Andre Brown joins Sendai 89ers
Andre Brown's professional basketball career can be best described as a global odyssey.
BASKETBALL
Nov 3, 2013
D-League teams draft five bj-league alumni
Five former bj-league players were selected in Friday's NBA Development League Draft.
BASKETBALL
Sep 10, 2013
Kyoto signs swingman Ubiles
The Kyoto Hannaryz have bolstered their roster with the addition of guard/forward Edwin Ubiles, who has spent the majority of the past two seasons in the NBA Development League.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 27, 2013
Casey Hill named Santa Cruz head coach
Casey Hill, a former Tokyo Apache assistant coach, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA Development League team announced over the weekend.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jun 30, 2013
Brown imparting wisdom to Japan squad
Larry Brown, the Basketball Hall of Fame coach, has never been accused of embracing job stability. So maybe it's not surprising that his older brother, Herb, also a basketball lifer, has had a nomadic existence in the coaching business, too.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 12, 2013
Erving as responsible for NBA's success as anybody
The legendary Dr. J left a lasting impression on the NBA.
BASKETBALL
Apr 24, 2013
Ex-Apache post player Tyler making big strides in D-League playoffs
Jeremy Tyler has played a significant role in helping the Santa Cruz Warriors advance to the NBA Development League Finals, a best-of-three series that begins on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Mar 10, 2013
Rickert says Cartwright emphasizing defense for Osaka
With 12 games in the books since Bill Cartwright took over as the Osaka Evessa’s new head coach, his message at the gym, wherever practices and games are held, has been simple and constant.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 6, 2013
Mixed reactions to Rodman visit to North Korea
Everyone always seems to have an opinion about Dennis Rodman, the one-of-a-kind former NBA rebounding and defensive ace. Of course, his visit to North Korea last week, one of the more bizarre stories in recent memory, did nothing to stop the chatter.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 13, 2013
Davis sets sights on playing in NBA
Can shot-blocking maestro Jeral Davis reach the NBA in his late 20s?
BASKETBALL
Feb 3, 2013
Osaka coach Cartwright puts focus on fundamentals
Osaka Evessa bench boss Bill Cartwright reveals what he thinks are important traits for the team leader after landing his first head coaching job since guiding the Chicago Bulls from 2001-03.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 25, 2013
Cartwright confident he can turn lowly Osaka around
Former NBA center Bill Cartwright looks forward to his first weekend as the Osaka Evessa head coach, leading the team in action against the visiting Miyazaki Shining Suns.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 23, 2013
New Osaka coach Cartwright brings major credibility
"I remember when I was in college, people told me I couldn't play in the NBA. There's always somebody saying you can't do it, and those people have to be ignored."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 19, 2012
Asian coaching veteran Humphries seeking shot on sidelines in Japan
A ringing endorsement from someone who has worked at the elite level in his chosen profession probably couldn't hurt, eh?

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