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Kings Owner Admits Team Tried to Trade DeMarcus Cousins

Kings Owner Admits Team Tried to Trade DeMarcus Cousins

http://thehoopdoctors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/demarcus-cousins.jpg DeMarcus Cousins’ up-and-down relationship with the Kings brass over the years has been well documented. If were just an average player, there really wouldn’t be much to discuss. But he’s arguably the best big man in the league, so that always makes these types of situations sticky. It has been rumored that the Kings [...]

October 11, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Kings GM Vlade Divac in No Rush to Trade Rudy Gay or Ben McLemore

Kings GM Vlade Divac in No Rush to Trade Rudy Gay or Ben McLemore

The Sacramento Kings do not seem like they’ll be moving perennial trade candidates Rudy Gay and Ben McLemore anytime soon. You can even bet on it with the betting odds at SportsBettingExperts.com. The good news is you can still reach general manager Vlade Divac on the phone. He’s continuing to take calls. As he said [...]

October 10, 2016 admin Rumors 0

Wade Doesn’t Think LeBron Can Surpass MJ’s Legacy

Wade Doesn’t Think LeBron Can Surpass MJ’s Legacy

At this point, LeBron James really doesn’t have anything to prove. He has three titles, and most importantly, he has one in Cleveland. But don’t tell that to him. LeBron has been very vocal about chasing the “ghost” of Michael Jordan. He’s not bashful about wanting to unseat MJ as the greatest basketball player ever. [...]

October 7, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Steve Kerr: Steph Won’t Make 400 3s Again This Year

Steve Kerr: Steph Won’t Make 400 3s Again This Year

Kevin Durant’s addition in Golden State means we’ll see less individual greatness from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. In Klay’s case, you could make the strong argument that he didn’t get the ball enough a season ago. He was very consistent for them down the stretch in the playoffs, and dug them out of some [...]

October 6, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

J.R. Smith Sends Cryptic Tweet after Cavs Sign Toney Douglas

J.R. Smith Sends Cryptic Tweet after Cavs Sign Toney Douglas

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed veteran guard Toney Douglas on Monday and J.R. Smith sent out a subliminal tweet letting us all know his frustration. Minutes later, Smith tweeted the following: The NBA season is about to start and the Cavs have yet to sign Smith to a contract. After helping them win their first ever [...]

October 4, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Tyronn Lue Recruiting Kevin Garnett to Become Cavs Assistant Coach

Tyronn Lue Recruiting Kevin Garnett to Become Cavs Assistant Coach

Now that Kevin Garnett has retired, he’ll have to find something else to do keep himself occupied. Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue thinks he has just the thing. Lue is actively trying to recuit KG to be a part of the Cavs coaching staff. Even though he’s 40, Garnett has a young soul and would [...]

September 30, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Derrick Rose Finds Triangle Offense “Complicated”

Derrick Rose Finds Triangle Offense “Complicated”

With each coach that Phil Jackson interviews, the topic of the Triangle Offense surely comes up. Derek Fisher implemented it and we’ll surely see Jeff Hornacek do the same. Phil is determined to never let it go, no matter how long it’s been since it has been successful for him. Derrick Rose is now at [...]

September 30, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Paul George: I Want to be the MVP this Year

Paul George: I Want to be the MVP this Year

The year before Paul George broke his leg, he was playing the best basketball of his young career. In fact, the Pacers began that season really strong and George looked like an early MVP candidate. But then both he and the team came back to earth a bit. He was understandably tentative on the court [...]

September 29, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Tyronn Lue Plans on Limiting LeBron’s Minutes

Tyronn Lue Plans on Limiting LeBron’s Minutes

No one in the organization will ever admit it, but now that LeBron has finally delivered a championship to Cleveland, there’s probably a huge sigh of relief surrounding the Cavaliers. That was a hurdle that many feared he’d never clear. Now that he has, will everyone come out next season feeling extra relaxed, or will [...]

September 29, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Ben Simmons Says He’s Gained 33 Pounds Since Entering NBA

Ben Simmons Says He’s Gained 33 Pounds Since Entering NBA

Camp hasn’t even opened up yet, but you already get the feeling in Philly that Ben Simmons will be asked to do a whole lot for the Sixers right out the gate. Based on what he showed in Summer League, he’s going to be a huge asset and will present matchup problems for the opposition. [...]

September 28, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0