Rumors

March 14, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Monta Ellis’ name has been involved in trade rumors for some time now and it finally happened. But where he went is somewhat shocking. A backcourt of Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings will be interesting to say the least. And so, with about 42 hours to go before [...]

March 14, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We apologize for skipping over this important tidbit of news yesterday. With the lockout condensed season, things are happening quickly on a day to day basis in the NBA. We thought however this was worth noting for the ‘Big Fundamental’. Tim Duncan on Monday night against the Wizards [...]

March 13, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Well this certainly changes things for the Orange. Despite only having two losses this season many aren’t completely sold on Syracuse and their number one seed. Now, we get word that Syracuse will be without Fab Melo, the guy who anchors that defense, for the entire tournament. Go [...]

March 13, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Derrick Rose is one of the most humble big-time players that the NBA has ever seen. He goes about his business and doesn’t usually make too much noise. Until now that is. Apparently he’s upset that he is not getting the ‘superstar’ calls like he should. Somewhat of [...]

March 13, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors This is somewhat bitter-sweet news. It’s bitter because if you remember T.J. from his days at the University of Texas and early on in Milwaukee, you know how special he was. Sweet because maybe this is better for his health for his eventual life after basketball. He’s not [...]

March 13, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors The Knicks continue to slide with 6 straight losses after Linsanity was at its peak. And no thanks to Derrick Rose last night who picked apart the Knicks defense. (Except for this play by Lin on Rose). But check out Derrick Roses crush on the Knicks in the [...]

March 12, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors It appeared as if Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith were good friends in Denver. And as fate would have it, they have been rejoined in New York. But was ‘Melo cool with that? “Contrary to popular belief, Anthony was leery of the Knicks bringing in his former Denver [...]

March 12, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We’re counting down to the final hours of the Dwight Howard sweepstakes now. Soon the speculation will be behind us and we’ll be able to resume our lives. One recent destination rumored has been Chicago. We know that adidas doesn’t want that to be the case because it [...]

March 12, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Poor Ricky Rubio. Even after a torn ACL requiring surgery that will end his standout rookie season with the TWolves, he still has a smile on his face. Get well soon Ricky! [...]

March 12, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors This might be a new precedent even for David Stern. Over the weekend, J.R. Smith snapped a pic of his lady-friend’s bare behind with his camera phone and posted it on twitter. It caused somewhat of a stir for the next few hours and Smith and this young [...]