Antoine Walker and Jason Richardson drunk driving

First Charles Barkley, and now these two?

In two totally seperate cases, Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns, and Antoine Walker, formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies, were both charged with suspicion of DUI in Phoenix and Miami.

2009 is not starting off well for Antoine Walker. The Associated Press is reporting that Walker was charged with suspicion of drunk driving early this morning in Miami. Walker was driving a black Mercedes with no lights on at 5am when the officers stopped him. Walker refused a breathalyzer test, though the officers detected a strong odor of alcohol on Walker.

Richardson was accused of DUI after being stopped at 2am in Phoenix, just 30 miles from where Charles Barkley was stopped last month. The officer who stopped Richardson stated in the police report that Richardson’s blood level was above the legal .08 limit.

Mark Cuban acquires Carmike Cinemas

Hate him or love him, Mark Cuban is quite a businessman. The AP reports today that Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has acquired a 9 percent stake in Carmike Cinemas. The Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows that Cuban bought 1.2 million shares of Carmike on the open market for roughly $2.8 million dollars of his own personal money. Cuban was accused of using insider information to unload shares of
his investment in search engine Mamma.com. Cuban, if found guilty, will not see any time in prison, but could be levied penalties in the millions. Cuban also co-owns the Landmark Theatres movie chain.

Lebron James and Ice Cube to work on TV show

Lebron and Ice Cube team up

No, Lebron James isn’t making a rap album, but he is teaming up with a Hip Hop legend for his next project away from the basketball court. Ice Cube and Lebron have approached ABC to pitch a one hour television drama about Lebron’s life growing up as a rising high school star, and the ups and downs that came with it. James, 23, has been in the media spotlight it seems this entire decade, and has literally grown up in front of many of our very own eyes. James has aspired to get into various projects in entertainment, which sparked many to believe he would want to play in the media capital, New York City. No word if his dealings off the court will influence where he decides to play on the court.

Should NBA Players carry guns

Words by Diane Tutell
A LayupDrill.com Exclusive

With recent incidents involving Plaxico Burress, Richard Collier, Javon Walker and the death of Sean Taylor, protection has been in the mind of many professional athletes these days. Which begs the question, should NBA players start carrying concealed weapons when out on the town? Thereʼs been many debates about this issue of player safety and how far should players go to protect themselves. I asked some of my friends
and here are their responses:
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Basketball Fan Holiday Gift Guide

Trying to find that perfect gift for that basketball fan in your life can be stressful. You don’t want to buy anything corny for him like bobble head of his favorite player. Or those oversized team slippers. If you buy those, they will probably stay hidden underneath his bed or in his closet. If you really want to impress him on Christmas morning and put a smile on his face, here is a list of gifts to buy for that basketball fan in your life. Read more

Best Sports Bars to watch the game

The Best Sports Bars to Watch the Game
Words by Diane Tutell
A LayupDrill.com Exclusive

LayupDrill.com contributor Diane Tutell has compiled a list of some of the best sports bars to watch NBA games all around the country. We will start with the best in the Eastern Conference cities today.

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

Boston-McGreevy’s-Dubbed “America’s First Sports Bar”, est 1894

Stadium Sports Bar & Grill

New Jersey – Blarney Station Pub

Jersey Sport Café
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