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James, Wade, and Durant Named NBA Players of the Month

James, Wade, and Durant Named NBA Players of the Month

January 4, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol The first few weeks of the NBA season were a little rocky for the Miami Heat, but ever since they have been on fire. Much of that has had to do with the cohesiveness and amazing play of Dwyane Wade and Lebron James. Together. The NBA this week [...]

January 4, 2011 admin Rumors 1

Top 10 High School to NBA Players

Top 10 High School to NBA Players

January 4, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Since the 2006 rule prohibiting players from going straight from high school to the NBA was instituted, it has been constantly debated and scrutinized. For those of you who do not support the rule, here are some of the success stories of players that made the jump and [...]

January 4, 2011 admin Rumors 9

Celtics’ Paul Pierce Fined for Throwing Gum Into Stands

Celtics’ Paul Pierce Fined for Throwing Gum Into Stands

January 3, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol The NBA released the following statement this weekend about the fine of Paul Pierce for throwing ‘an object’ into the stands. But notice they didn’t mention what the object was…. Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics has been fined $15,000 for throwing an object into the stands, it [...]

January 3, 2011 admin Rumors 11

Carmelo Anthony to Return Thursday

Carmelo Anthony to Return Thursday

December 29, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Carmelo Anthony has missed four games since his sister died last week due to a pre-existing medical condition, as he has been spending time with family to grieve. Although the Nuggets rallied to a win last night behind superb play from point guard Chauncey Billups, overall they have [...]

December 29, 2010 admin Rumors 1

12-Year Old Jordan McCabe’s Game is Nice

12-Year Old Jordan McCabe’s Game is Nice

December 29, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol About 8 months ago, a 12-yr old kid named Jordan McCabe and his family moved to Seattle from Wisconsin. Jordan, as it turns out, can play a little basketball. In fact, it’s quite possible you’ve never seen anything like him before on a basketball court, especially for his [...]

December 29, 2010 admin Rumors 7

Shaq Fined $35K by NBA for Criticizing Refs After Magic Game

Shaq Fined $35K by NBA for Criticizing Refs After Magic Game

December 28, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Shaquille O’Neal has been one of the most difficult players to officiate his entire career due to his sheer size and power. He is so much bigger than anyone else on the court they seemingly bounce off him making it hard for refs to determine who is being [...]

December 28, 2010 admin Rumors 3

The Magical Free Throw in Idaho State vs. Utah State Game

The Magical Free Throw in Idaho State vs. Utah State Game

December 28, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol In the NCAA college basketball contest between Idaho State and Utah State last week you wouldn’t expect anything amazing to happen. All in all the game was quite dull. Except for one particular free throw by Idaho State’s Kamil Gawrzydek. He tossed the ball toward the rim in [...]

December 28, 2010 admin Rumors 1

Houston Rockets ask NBA for Disabled Player Exception on Yao Ming

Houston Rockets ask NBA for Disabled Player Exception on Yao Ming

December 22, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Considering Yao Ming a week ago was saying how he felt great and how he wanted to play but the team doctors didn’t think he was ready, it’s still a shock that he is done for the season and possibly his career. Either way it seems a bit [...]

December 22, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Denver and New Jersey Renew Trade Talks for ‘Melo

Denver and New Jersey Renew Trade Talks for ‘Melo

December 21, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Carmelo Anthony is the most lethal scoring machine in the NBA. Considering that fact plus his relatively young age for an NBA star makes him the prime target of a number of teams once they heard ‘Melo wanted out of Denver this season. Carmelo has made it clear [...]

December 21, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Will Dwight Howard Stay in Orlando?

Will Dwight Howard Stay in Orlando?

December 20, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol The Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith is no dummy. He realizes that Dwight Howard is one of the Top 2-3 most coveted players in the NBA right now. He also realizes his star player has a contract that will expire all too soon. So what does a [...]

December 20, 2010 admin Rumors 0