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Mark Cuban is going to love this one. After New Orleans Pelicans’ Austin Rivers was hammered by Dallas Mavericks Monta Ellis on a game tying three point attempt Saturday night in the closing seconds of the Mavs 110-107 victory, the internet basically exploded. Minds were blown, as the clear foul which could be seen clearly [...]

Paul Pierce won’t necessarily be following Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers to Los Angeles. Talks between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics about a deal that would land Garnett and Rivers in Hollywood and DeAndre Jordan, among others in Beantown are ongoing, but you get the sense that a resolution will be reached soon. [...]

While a senior in high school, Austin Rivers got plenty of attention. That attention followed him to Duke for the one year he played under Coach K. But he has had an interesting transition to the pros this year. In fact, I’ve heard people suggest that (hindsight being 20/20), he should’ve stayed in school for [...]

I’d like to start off by saying that Austin Rivers of the New Orleans Hornets is a rookie. Necessary? You wouldn’t think so, but some people seem to have forgotten this. Less than 20 games into the season, plenty of pundits and fans alike are already calling for the 20-year-old’s head. Are you kidding me? [...]

The preseason is a necessary evil. You need it so that teams can work out the kinks, but of course there’s always the risk of injury. The latter was the case for New Orleans rookie Austin Rivers who left yesterday’s preseason game with a sprained ankle. The same ankle he has surgery on a few [...]

September 21, 2012 – Mohamed Abdihakim Austin Rivers has talent. He also has opinions. As the off-season winds down, it can safely be said said that Doc Rivers’ kid is pretty well-spoken. He’s given some smooth interviews, showing a natural approach. He hasn’t shied away too much. On an interview before the draft, on the [...]

August 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors The New Orleans Hornets have a very bright future, to say the least. With Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon and Austin Rivers, they have a solid young core. Austin Rivers underwent ankle surgery this summer, but plans on being healthy to start the season. ‘I’m doing great actually now, [...]

July 23, 2012 – Jonathan Lee After winning the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery and obtaining the top pick in the draft, the New Orleans Hornets began their plan to rebuild their franchise. [...]

June 11, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors The NBA draft combine was last week and all of the stars of tomorrow were on showcase trying to land a job. We hear this from time to time, but apparently Duke’s Austin Rivers was given a promise from a team in the lottery that they would take [...]

March 23, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Last year, Kyrie Irving was “one and done” for the Blue Devils and we questioned whether or not it harmed Duke’s image. Now, this makes two years in a row that high profile players have chosen to leave Cameron Indoor Stadium after just one season. Not sure if these [...]