Knicks Pick Up Option on Chauncey Billups

Following their sweep at the hands of the Celtics, the Knicks immediately had a many questions to answser regarding their GM Donnie Walsh, coach Mike D’Antoni and PG Chauncey Billups. Well, the can scratch Chauncey off their list of to-do’s…

The New York Knicks decided not to buy out the contract of point guard Chauncey Billups on Wednesday, ensuring he will be with the team for his full $14.2 million salary for the 2011-12 season.

The Knicks had until Friday to pick up the option or pay Billups a $3.7 million buyout.

“Chauncey, Amare [Stoudemire] and Chauncey [Billups] are a great nucleus, as we continue to look to improve our team going into the offseason,” Knicks president of basketball operations Donnie Walsh said in a statement. “Chauncey is an extremely talented and experienced point guard — we are very happy to have him back.”

Read more about the Knicks and Chauncey at ESPN.com

What’s Up With The Spurs? Oh Yeah…

Each week, The Hoop Doctors will poke a little fun through cartooning at the latest discussions at the proverbial ‘water-cooler’ regarding the NBA and its characters. We hope you get a couple of laughs along the way, and if you are thinking about writing us hate mail Read more

Pau Gasol Look-a-like Fools Fans in LA

There have been many performers who impersonate celebrities, entertainers, and sports stars over the years that make a pretty healthy living by making appearances as their more famous twin. Read more

Keith Smart Out As Warriors Coach

The off-season coaching carousel continues. First was Houston and Rick Adelman, but this time it stops in Golden State where after just one season, Keith Smart will not be back to coach the Warriors next year…

Keith Smart is out as the Golden State Warriors coach after one season.

The Warriors announced Wednesday that Smart’s option for next season will not be picked up. A coaching search is set to begin immediately.

Smart spent seven years as an assistant with Golden State before he replaced the ousted Don Nelson just before training camp. The Warriors went 36-46 under Smart, a 10-game improvement from the previous season but clearly not enough to appease a new ownership group that has promised sweeping changes to the perennial underachieving franchise.

Read more about the coaching move via AP on Yahoo.com

Sacramento Takes Another Step in Attempt to Retain Kings

Well, you can’t say they aren’t trying. The capital of California, led by mayor Kevin Johnson, is doing all they can to keep the Kings there. A decision could be made very soon on whether or not the team relocates to Anaheim…

The NBA left town Tuesday.

There’s no guarantee it will be back.

Mayor Kevin Johnson, business leaders and fans have done all they could in the past few months to prevent the Sacramento Kings from relocating to Anaheim.

The final and perhaps most critical step came Tuesday, when the corporate community handed NBA representatives deposits on more than $10 million in sponsorship pledges for the Kings to stay at least another year.

“Today is another historic day in Sacramento,” Johnson said. “The NBA had said to Sacramento, `Show me the money.’ And today, we’re doing just that. We’re making a down payment on the future of the Sacramento Kings and this being their permanent home.”

Now the decision is out of the city’s control.

The NBA relocation committee headed by Clay Bennett—who moved the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City three years ago as owner—will issue a final report to Commissioner David Stern later this week. Then Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof will finally decide the franchise’s fate.

The Maloofs have until Monday to file a relocation request to the league, which fellow owners would have to approve by a majority vote. The Maloofs remain undecided.

Read more about the possible relocation via AP on Yahoo.com

Kobe Takes a Dip Into the Fountain of Youth at Okafor’s Expense

Last night the Lakers took a 3 – 2 lead over the Hornets with a very important win in Los Angeles. Heading into the game, that eventual win was in doubt because Kobe Bryant rolled his ankle on Game 4 and had to leave the arena on crutches as a result. Read more

High Major Programs Clamor For Impact Transfer Aaric Murray

Virtually any and all high major Division I programs in need of a dominant big man are showing tons of interest in one of this year’s impact transfers, former LaSalle center Aaric Murray. The 6’10 and 250 lb shot-blocking sophomore Read more

Lakers’ Artest Wins Citizenship Award

No, that’s not a typo. Yes, the same guy that has been the biggest instigator and irritant in the league appears to have turned the corner. But think about it, aside from his typical physical play, you don’t hear any bad about him and he apparently has been busy away from the court as well…

Los Angeles Lakers forwards Lamar Odom and Ron Artest were friends growing up in Queens, N.Y., as children and both are now recipients of two of the NBA’s coveted annual awards.

Artest was named the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner on Tuesday, exactly one week after Odom was named the league’s Sixth Man of the Year Award winner.

“I think it’s great recognition that the NBA sees what I’ve been doing outside of basketball,” Artest said after Lakers shootaround Tuesday in preparation of Game 5 of their first-round series with the New Orleans Hornets. “I’m definitely grateful for the award.

“It’s something that’s not on people’s minds as far as me getting a citizenship award, but it was something that I wanted and I’m definitely happy I got it.”

The citizenship award is presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association and is named for the second commissioner of the league. It honors an NBA player or coach for outstanding service and dedication to the community.

Read more about Ron’s award via ESPN.com

College Crunch Unveils Top 10 Opening Round NBA Playoffs Series

It’s hard not to get nostalgic when thinking of some of the best opening round playoff series in NBA history. In most people’s minds they include legendary names like Jordan, Bird, and Nash in addition to some younger players coming of age like Rose, Davis, and Mutombo. Read more

Basketball Sneakers Line Entire House

Check this video of an individual showcasing their basketball sneaker collection. Though nothing new to the world, what made this one stand out was the display method. While some choose to make an investment in special closet racks to rest their kicks, this video shows someone who just lines their house with the footwear. Read more

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