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Steve is saying he's paying plenty -- 90% of medical, school and extracurricular activities, and 82% of the nanny's $2k a month salary. He says he's worried if he pays more, she's an excessive spender who will spoil and damage the kids with crazy luxuries. But there's more going on here. As we previously reported ... Alejandra wants to move to L.A. but Steve is objecting. It's really weird, because the b-baller has said he chose to go to the Lakers rather than the Knicks so he could be closer to his kids. TMZ.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Law 

The founder of an investment firm that handled the National Basketball Players Association's investments and finances has been charged with fraud. Federal prosecutors in New York unveiled a three-count complaint Thursday against Ohio-based Prim Capital Corporation founder Joseph Lombardo. The 72-year-old was charged with attempted wire fraud, attempted mail fraud and obstruction of justice. Prim principle Carolyn Kaufman was charged with obstructing justice. Authorities say Lombardo used a signature stamp to forge the signature of a deceased general counsel for the NBPA and another employee that awarded Prim a $3 million fee over five years. NBA.com

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The U.S. Attorney's office has indicted Prim Capital employees for falsifying document to defraud NBPA of $3 million. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Special agent in gov't probe: "We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ... root out corruption involving the NBPA..." Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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Spurs center DeJuan Blair has agreed to pay back more than $53,000 he owes a local jeweler who let him take merchandise on credit three years ago, lawyers for both sides said. “Mr. Blair thought this was being handled,” his attorney Alex Nava said. “It kind of fell threw the cracks and when he got wind of it he took appropriate actions to take care of the matter as quickly as possible.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, DeJuan Blair, Law 

Lisa Miceli, the Meadville woman who once claimed former NBA great Michael Jordan fathered her child is back in the news. Meadville police allege Miceli harassed a Meadville woman for a month, calling her repeatedly on the phone and showing up at her home. She was arraigned in front of District Judge Michael Rossi on Monday on charges of stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct. Miceli is barred for life from contacting former basketball superstar Michael Jordan. yourerie.com

Michael Jordan, Law, Lisa Miceli 

An apparent disagreement after the Chicago Bulls' playoff win over the Brooklyn Nets ended in a fight Monday night that sent a Rapid City man to the hospital. Rapid City police were called to a fight at the Price Motel at 401 E. North St. around 10:15 p.m., according to police spokeswoman Tarah Heupel. The men were apparently arguing over the NBA playoff game, she said. Rapid City Journal

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It’s kind of an oldie, but it’s still a goodie… Remember when Michael Jordan sued Qiaodan Sports for ripping off his name? Well, now Qiaodan is coming back with a lawsuit of their own against Jordan to the tune of $8 million bucks. The Fujian-based company’s suit was accepted by a Quanzhou court on April 2nd after they claimed Jordan tarnished their reputation and delayed their plans for an initial public offering on the Chinese stock market. Qiaodan Sports, founded in June 2000, was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in November 2011 for listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The news was originally reported by the Wall Street Journal. NiuBBall.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Law, Qiaodan Sports 

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson made it clear to a judge in Georgia -- postpone his baby mama trial until AFTER the NBA playoffs ... or risk angering the entire team's passionate fan base. As TMZ first reported, Joe filed a suit against baby mama Shannon Beckton to be legally recognized as the father of their kid and share custody. The case was set to be heard between April 15 and May 5. Like teammate Kris Humphries, that trial window was a BIG problem for Joe ... since the Nets made the playoffs and it could easily conflict with court times. To get the date moved, Joe explained to the judge he's a key member of the Nets and "a vital part of that team's success." TMZ.com

Brooklyn Nets, Joe Johnson, Law, Kris Humphries 

A person close to Iverson, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that half of the Reebok trust, established as Iverson’s rainy-day fund, was transferred to Tawanna as part of their divorce settlement. Tawanna’s attorney, John Mayoue, would not comment, and attempts to reach Tawanna for additional comment were unsuccessful. Washington Post

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Rod Boone: Kris Humphries, whose divorce to Kim Kardashian is now official, was asked if he's happy it's behind him: "Yeah, I'm focused on basketball." Twitter @rodboone

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A 25 year old Peoria Illinois man filed a lawsuit Thursday against Chicago Bulls Superstar Derrick Rose. Matthew Thompson, a self-described long-time Bulls fan, and electrician claims Rose missing the entire 2012-2013 NBA regular season has caused him to have mental breakdowns and emotional distress, which ultimately led to obesity issues. hiphop365.com

Chicago Bulls, Law, Derrick Rose 

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian reached an agreement on a divorce settlement that will be finalized this morning, the Daily News as learned, ensuring the Nets forward will neither miss a practice or playoff game as the team prepares its series against the Bulls. Humphries didn’t have to fly to L.A. for the settlement meeting – which Kardashian attended –and instead was at the Nets’ practice in New Jersey. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Law, Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian 

He was hoping to take the divorce to court, which was scheduled for May 6, but realized he would’ve had to miss games in order to get his marriage annulled on the premise that it was a sham created for reality TV. The Nets weren’t happy about the prospect of Humphries missing games or practices following a meeting on the subject, making his decision easier. He had skipped a previous divorce settlement meeting to be with the Nets in Indianapolis. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Law, Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian 

On the heels of regulators red-flagging a potential $18 million scam last week, multiple federal agencies are probing investments sold to NFL and NBA players, Yahoo! Sports has learned. According to multiple sources that spoke to Yahoo! Sports on the condition of anonymity, several professional athletes have either been contacted or been urged to contact investigators from the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Yahoo! Sports

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During an 18-month investigation, Yahoo! Sports identified multiple athletes that purchased promissory notes from Success Trade. Among them were Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight, Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis and former Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Yahoo! Sports

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Lakers forward Jordan Hill's ex-girlfriend is suing him over an alleged domestic violence incident -- the same incident he pled no contest to in criminal court last year ... TMZ has learned. TMZ.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Law, Jordan Hill 

According to the suit filed by Darlene Luna today in L.A. County ... she and Hill got in a knock-down, drag-out fight at his Houston apartment back in February, 2012. Luna alleges Hill punched her in the legs multiple times ... "as if they were punching bags" -- and also threw her down and put her in "a choke-hold, constricting her throat for a terrifying duration." TMZ.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Law, Jordan Hill 

If Kris Humphries were listening closely from New York, he could have heard a California judge screaming at his lawyer in court -- because Kris blew off a mandatory court appearance -- and it's worse than we first thought. As we reported ... the settlement conference was scheduled for 8:30 AM today, but sources connected with Kris told TMZ ... he was stuck in New York. We're told in court today ... Judge Goldberg went nuclear, saying Kris could have caught a flight and that he mocked and disrespected the court. Judge Goldberg was so pissed ... he set a sanction hearing -- meaning Kris may be hit with fines for being a no-show. TMZ.com

Brooklyn Nets, Law, Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian 

Unless the Concord was taken out of mothballs last night, there's no way Kris Humphries is going to appear for a MANDATORY settlement conference with Kim Kardashian today ... TMZ has learned. Sources connected with Kris tell us ... he was at a hotel in NYC at 1 AM today, "extremely upset." As we reported, he's supposed to be in an L.A. court today for a settlement conference and his attendance is required. TMZ.com

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