Charity Hoops Game Canceled Due To Possible Deal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A charity game involving NBA players scheduled for Sunday in New Castle, Ind., was canceled at the last minute because of the possibility that the lockout could end.
A release from the event's organizers says many of the players scheduled to participate were advised to prepare for the NBA and the players' association reaching an agreement.
The "King of the Castle" event was to pit the Knox Indy Pro-Am League stars against Mario Chalmers' Rio All-Stars. Washington's John Wall, Memphis' Zach Randolph and Los Angeles' Eric Gordon were on the list of expected participants.
NBA owners and players negotiated with federal mediator George Cohen on Saturday.
