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Wizards JaVale McGee Planks a Supermarket Freezer

Wizards JaVale McGee Planks a Supermarket Freezer

July 12, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors We are pretty unapologetic around here at The Hoop Doctors about our opinions and views on the NBA. But today we need to apologize for telling readers a few days ago that Gilbert Arenas is leading the pack with the most absurd ‘planking’ photos. After being sent this [...]

July 12, 2011 admin Rumors 0

Celtics to Honor Bill Russell With Statue

Celtics to Honor Bill Russell With Statue

July 11, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Eleven titles in 13 years and having the NBA Finals MVP trophy named after you? Yeah, we’d say that’s enough to earn the right to have a statue erected in your honor. While considering a handful of locations during the selection process, a site visit to City Hall [...]

July 11, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Jeff Van Gundy: Yao Ming is a Hall of Famer

Jeff Van Gundy: Yao Ming is a Hall of Famer

July 11, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Jeff Van Gundy is never one without an opinion. He recently gave his recollections of his former player, Yao Ming, who recently retired, and Van Gundy thinks Yao is a Hall of Famer. It’s certainly debatable. Van Gundy was the second of Yao Ming’s three NBA coaches, and [...]

July 11, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 4

Kobe’s Dad Named Coach of WNBA’s L.A. Sparks

Kobe’s Dad Named Coach of WNBA’s L.A. Sparks

July 11, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors People seem to forget that Kobe Bryant’s father, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant played in the NBA . So he’s familiar with organized basketball at the highest level. Well, he’s back at the highest level of hoops, but in the WNBA, and this is actually his second stint coaching the [...]

July 11, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Gilbert Arenas Planks a Truck Going Through a Carwash

Gilbert Arenas Planks a Truck Going Through a Carwash

July 9, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors This planking thing NFL and NBA players have been doing lately is getting absurd. And the leaders of the pack have been Gilbert Arenas and Dwight Howard. The latest Arenas planking photo below shows him planking a truck….wait for it….while it goes through a carwash! Photo after the [...]

July 9, 2011 admin Rumors 1

Yao Ming Retires

Yao Ming Retires

July 8, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors It’s been a while since Yao Ming played a full, healthy season. He has had everything imaginable go wrong with his legs and feet over the last handful of years. Well, he’s had enough and is retiring from the NBA after nine seasons. Can you believe he’s just [...]

July 8, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 8

Amar’e and Melo Interested in Playing Overseas During Lockout?

Amar’e and Melo Interested in Playing Overseas During Lockout?

July 8, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Deron Williams has apparently started a trend. Now other high profile players are reportedly interested in playing across the pond during a lockout. Mason Jr., a vice president with the players’ union, told us today that both Knicks stars have contacted him about Williams’ situation and inquired about [...]

July 8, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Nets to Target Tayshaun Prince and Nene

Nets to Target Tayshaun Prince and Nene

July 8, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Alot of news out of Nets country these days. First, Deron Williams will play in Turkey during an NBA lockout, now it’s being reported that once the lockout is lifted, the Nets will be after Tayshaun Prince and Nene. Williams, a two-time All-Star, is the central basketball figure [...]

July 8, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Turkish Team Courting Kobe Bryant Too

Turkish Team Courting Kobe Bryant Too

July 7, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors We just reported to you that it appears as if Deron Williams will be playing in Turkey this year pending a lengthy lockout. Now, that same Turkish team wants Kobe Bryant. Doubtful that Kobe goes, but that would be huge. And the club is not done recruiting locked-out [...]

July 7, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Michael Beasley Cited For Marijuana Possession and Speeding

Michael Beasley Cited For Marijuana Possession and Speeding

July 7, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors In just a few years in the NBA, Michael Beasley has had an interesting career. Once thought to be Dwyane Wade’s running mate in Miami, he was now been involved in situations regarding marijuana for the second time in his career. Beasley was ticketed for possessing marijuana and [...]

July 7, 2011 Anou Enright Rumors 1