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Byron Scott May Play Kobe at the Point

Byron Scott May Play Kobe at the Point

Byron Scott is trying everything possible to get the Lakers to click on all cylinders. That included benching Jeremy Lin and Carlos Boozer. And now, he’s considering having Kobe run the point. But is putting the ball in Kobe’s hands more often the solution? “I even talked to him about it,” Scott said. “I said, [...]

December 11, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Tracy McGrady Has No Plans On Making A Comeback

Tracy McGrady Has No Plans On Making A Comeback

A lot of rumors have been swirling around regarding seven-time all-star Tracy McGrady that he’s planning on making an NBA comeback after officially announcing his retirement from basketball just last year (2013). I’m sure many would have loved—especially his millions of fans around the world—to see him back on the floor. However, it looks like [...]

December 11, 2014 admin Rumors 0

Carmelo Anthony May Need Surgery on Knee

Carmelo Anthony May Need Surgery on Knee

As if this nightmarish season for the Knicks couldn’t get any worse, we find out that Carmelo Anthony may need surgery for his sore knee. As if the worst start in franchise history wasn’t bad enough. If Melo’s knee is truly that bad, then yes, he should opt for surgery and just sit out for [...]

December 10, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Magic Johnson: “I Hope the Lakers Lose Every Game”

Magic Johnson: “I Hope the Lakers Lose Every Game”

At 5-16, the Lakers are towards the bottom of the pack and look like they will be there for the entire season. But Magic Johnson would prefer if they were the worst team in the league. Magic wants the Lakers to lose every game for the rest of the season in order to get a [...]

December 10, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Nets Exploring Trades For Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez

Nets Exploring Trades For Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez

During the offseason of 2013, the Brooklyn Nets were the talk of the league. They’d just brought in a bunch of new faces, including a brand new head coach. But after spending more than $100 million in luxury tax and not having much to show for it, the luster is gone. So is the new [...]

December 10, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Kevin Duran’t Doesn’t Want Sympathy for OKC’s Slow Start

Kevin Duran’t Doesn’t Want Sympathy for OKC’s Slow Start

Kevin Durant has been the NBA’s darling for quite a while not, but there’s a growing feeling that if the Thunder miss the playoffs, it’s his fault. I’m not sure how you can blame a guy for breaking his foot. But KD isn’t looking for sympathy from anyone in this regard. He’s just trying to [...]

December 9, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Pacers C Ian Mahinmi Out 6-8 Weeks With Foot Injury

Pacers C Ian Mahinmi Out 6-8 Weeks With Foot Injury

Here we go again with the injuries for the Indiana Pacers. Their backup center Ian Mahinmi is the latest player in their roster to join the injury list. Last Saturday night, he injured his left foot during the first half of their game versus the Sacramento Kings. But On Sunday night, the team announced that [...]

December 8, 2014 admin Rumors 0

McHale: Dwight “Won’t Be Back Anytime Soon”

McHale: Dwight “Won’t Be Back Anytime Soon”

When he was still in Orlando, Dwight Howard never appeared as his normal self following his back surgery. Sure, he still put up numbers, but he didn’t dominate like we remembered. That was also the case while he was in L.A. But in Houston, he seems to have returned to form so as luck would [...]

December 8, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Stan Van Gundy Rips His Own Team

Stan Van Gundy Rips His Own Team

Because the Eastern Conference is so week, the Detroit Pistons were thought to be a playoff-caliber team. But after starting the season 3-16, many are starting to reconsider. Following last night’s home loss to a visiting Lakers team, head coach and GM Stan Van Gundy ripped his own team. Not a good sign. Mount Van [...]

December 5, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

DeMarcus Cousins Hospitalized For Viral Infection

DeMarcus Cousins Hospitalized For Viral Infection

DeMarcus Cousins has missed the last 3 games for the Kings due to a viral infection, but it appears to have gotten a bit more serious as he has now been hospitalized. However, he’s expected back next week at some point. Big Cuz is averaging nearly 24 and 13 on the season, so needless to [...]

December 3, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0