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The Hoop Doctors

Ryan Bawek

Don’t Expect Many Series to Get to Game 7

Don’t Expect Many Series to Get to Game 7

We are nearing the end of an eventful and injury riddled first round of the postseason as the four elite teams in the NBA have already advanced while the other four series are up for grabs. We are treated to four Game 6’s over the next two days including Game 6 of the Hawks and [...]

April 28, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Chris Bosh is Pleading to Play in the Postseason

Chris Bosh is Pleading to Play in the Postseason

The past few years have been very frustrating for Chris Bosh. His season has been cut short two years in a row because of blood clotting issues. He hasn’t played in a game since February 9, and has been steadfast in his desire and confidence in his ability to return to the court since the [...]

April 28, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Dirk Nowitzki Will Be Back in 2016-17

Dirk Nowitzki Will Be Back in 2016-17

The inevitable “Is this the end of the road?” questions were lobbied at Dirk Nowitzki after the Mavericks were eliminated from the postseason in Oklahoma City last night, and Dirk took no time to dispel any notion that may have seen the last of his beautiful blonde locks and one-legged fadeaways on the NBA hardwood. [...]

April 27, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Griffin Out for Postseason with Quad Injury

Griffin Out for Postseason with Quad Injury

According a report from ESPN.com Tuesday afternoon, Blake Griffin will miss the rest of the postseason after suffering a quad injury in the 4th quarter of the Clippers 98-84 Game 4 loss to the Blazers. This news also came with the final confirmation that floor general and spiritual leader Chris Paul’s postseason is also done [...]

April 27, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Injuries Taking its Toll on NBA Playoffs Once Again

Injuries Taking its Toll on NBA Playoffs Once Again

It’s been a rough couple days for elite point guards in the NBA’s postseason, Steph Curry sprained his right MCL and Chris Paul broke his right hand (beware Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard). It appears the NBA postseason and the chase for the Larry O’Brien trophy will be greatly affected once again by not only [...]

April 26, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Sacramento Kings Unveil New Logo, Branding

Sacramento Kings Unveil New Logo, Branding

The Sacramento Kings are moving into a new building for the 2016-17 season and are using that as an opportunity to distance themselves from all of the embarrassment and loss they suffered throughout the past decade, a new start and a slightly re-branded image and look. Behold the new logos and look for the Sacramento [...]

April 26, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Steve Kerr Named NBA Coach of the Year

Steve Kerr Named NBA Coach of the Year

News broke Tuesday morning that Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr has been voted as the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2015-16 season. Upon initial review it seems obvious that the head coach of a record-breaking 73 win would have to win the ward, but when you consider Kerr didn’t coach the [...]

April 26, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Steph Curry with Grade 1 MCL Sprain: To Be Re-Evaluated in 2 Weeks

Steph Curry with Grade 1 MCL Sprain: To Be Re-Evaluated in 2 Weeks

News came down Monday afternoon about the results of Steph Curry’s MRI on the right MCL sprain he suffered in Sunday’s game 4 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Golden State Warriors franchise and fans, sports books, the basketball world and the sports world in general waited with bated breath and fear that the best [...]

April 26, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

The Big Fundamental Turns 40 Today

The Big Fundamental Turns 40 Today

On April 25, 1976 a future legend of the game of basketball was born in the small island of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands and his name was Tim Duncan. Many say that this is a rare photo of Duncan’s birth: All joking aside, the five-time NBA Champion, three-time NBA Finals MVP and two-time [...]

April 25, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Charles Barkley, Rockets CEO Trade Jabs

Charles Barkley, Rockets CEO Trade Jabs

Charles Barkley, the ever entertaining and unabashedly outspoken person that he is, is not a fan of the Houston Rockets. Barkley reacted to the news that Curry would miss Game 3 on TNT, by saying “it’s the Rockets, the Warriors don’t need Curry.” Even when the Rockets had a seven point halftime lead over the [...]

April 22, 2016 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0