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Spooner sued Krawczynski for libel, and the NBA didn't join as a party. Today, NBA spokesman Tim Frank made a statement on the issue. "We investigated the content of the tweet when it appeared, found it to be without substance, and informed Mr. Spooner that we considered the matter closed. We subsequently advised Mr. Spooner's lawyer that we did not think suing a journalist over an incorrect tweet would be productive. Nevertheless, Mr. Spooner and his lawyer decided to commence this litigation and any future inquiries should be directed to Mr. Spooner's lawyer." SB Nation

Minnesota Timberwolves, Tim Frank, Referees, Kurt Rambis 

The NBA is consulting with an independent neurologist and may establish a league-wide policy for handling concussions by next season, The Associated Press has learned. NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed the discussions Tuesday. "The NBA Team Physicians Society has been studying the issue of concussion management for several years and each team follows its own treatment and return-to-play protocols," he said. "In addition, the league is working with a consulting neurologist concerning the possible adoption of a league-wide protocol." NBA.com

David Stern, Tim Frank 

The move would bring the NBA more in line with both the NHL and the NFL. In just the last four weeks, six NBA players have missed games because of concussions or concussion-like symptoms. Most recently, New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken off the floor on a stretcher on Sunday night after diving and hitting his forehead on Cleveland guard Ramon Sessions' right shoulder. He was diagnosed with a concussion. "Concussions are something that I don't think we really realize how serious they are because they're kind of rare in our game. They happen more often in football, hockey, other sports like that," said Bucks guard Keyon Dooling, a vice president of the NBA players' union executive committee along with Paul. "Our brain is our most powerful muscle, and if you've got anything off-kilter with that, it can be problematic," Dooling said recently. NBA.com

David Stern, Tim Frank 

Sam Amick: NBA statement regarding Kings request for relocation deadline extension, via Tim Frank: "The Sacramento Kings have requested an extension of the March 1 deadline to give Kings ownership the opportunity to discuss their options with the Board of Governors at its April 14 - 15 meeting. The Board is currently considering the Kings' request." Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Tim Frank 

NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Tuesday the league is aware of the proposed project but said it would not comment. When the NBA held its 2007 All-Star Game at the Thomas & Mack Center, commissioner David Stern said that unless a modern facility was developed, the league would not consider returning to Las Vegas. Roski, who helped build Staples Center in Los Angeles and is part-owner of the NBA's Lakers and the NHL's Kings, said the pro sports discussion will have its time and place. "At some point, we'll sit down with the pro leagues," Roski said. "Right now, it's too early." Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas, Tim Frank, Owners 

Royce Young: I asked NBA PR man Tim Frank about flopping and he said it has been discussed many times but there aren't plans to make any changes. Twitter

Tim Frank, Referees 

NBA spokesman Tim Frank said the league was investigating Miller's and Fernandez's comments and whether they violated league rules that prohibit players from publicly requesting a trade. Stephen Jackson and Nate Robinson were fined last season for violating that rule, although both eventually got their wish -- Jackson was traded from Golden State to Charlotte, and Robinson moved from the Knicks to the Celtics. ESPN.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Rudy Fernandez, Nate McMillan, Tim Frank 

Ken Berger: Congrats to Brian McIntyre, one of the best and most dedicated media relations people ever in sports, and to the deserving Tim Frank. Twitter

Brian McIntyre, Tim Frank 

Chris Mannix: Congratulations to NBA PR bosses Brian McIntyre and Tim Frank, who were promoted to Sr. Comm adviser and Sr. VP of Basketball Comm. today. Twitter

Brian McIntyre, Tim Frank