NBA Franchise Notes: Postolos Makes New Offer To Buy Bobcats

Jordan (l) Has Until End Of February To Match Posotolos' Offer To Buy Bobcats

COLOR GUARD: In Cleveland, Bill Livingston notes the Cavaliers "have unleashed a geyser of new jerseys in the last two seasons ... in search of new revenue streams." The franchise's rebirth with F LeBron James begat a new expression of the "wine and gold" jersey, which was "actually the third expression of the colors." The "second expression of wine and gold featured wine-colored horizontal bars on a screaming yellow zonkers background," and debuted in the '80s. They "briefly returned in the 1990s and again last season." But the "worst design in franchise history, other than the 'where's the Visine?' 1990s get-ups, was the bright blue and yellow combination that the team hawked last season." Livingston: "Instead of being on the cutting edge, the Cavs sometimes are cutting the, uh, cheesiness" (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 2/2).

BASKETBALL IN THE 'BURGH? In Pittsburgh, John Harris wrote Consol Energy Center, which is set to open this fall, "would appear to make Pittsburgh a potential destination for an NBA franchise looking to relocate." There are "no fewer than six NBA franchises that could be available for sale," but while cities like K.C. and Las Vegas "may be attractive destinations for NBA relocation, Pittsburgh apparently isn't." Harris: "Ironically, the very thing that would seem to make Pittsburgh attractive to the NBA -- a new arena -- could just as likely prevent a pro basketball team from coming here." Consol Energy Center was "built for a hockey team as its main tenant," and consequently, SportsCorp President Marc Ganis said that it "wouldn't be as attractive financially to a second tenant from another sports league" (Pittsburgh TRIBUNE-REVIEW, 1/30).

TAKING HIS MEDICINE: In DC, Alexa Steele noted Wizards G Javaris Crittenton "has decided not to appeal his suspension without pay for the remainder of the NBA season." NBPA Exec Dir Billy Hunter said in a statement, "Javaris has said that he believes far more good will be done by moving forward and focusing on the future. We respect his decision and accordingly no grievance will be filed on his behalf" (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 2/2).

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