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Pau Gasol Wants Dwight Howard to Make Quick Decision

Pau Gasol Wants Dwight Howard to Make Quick Decision

Pau Gasol wants Dwight Howard to hurry up. OK, those weren’t his exact words, but he understands the value of Superman making a quick decision. Speaking with Sam Amick of USA Today, the Los Angeles Lakers big man touched upon Howard’s impending free-agent nuptials: “Obviously from the team’s standpoint, the sooner Dwight makes his decision [...]

May 27, 2013 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics ‘Likely’ to Buy Out Paul Pierce?

NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics ‘Likely’ to Buy Out Paul Pierce?

Paul Pierce may have played his last game with the Boston Celtics. Sources have told Bob Finnan of The News-Herald in Cleveland that Celtics general manager Danny Ainge intends to buy out his star forward before the season begins: Sources indicate Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge will likely buy out forward Paul Pierce’s [...]

May 27, 2013 admin Blogs 0

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Version 3.0

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Version 3.0

Now that the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery is over and Cleveland has secured the top overall pick for the 2nd time in 3 seasons, followed by the Orlando Magic at #2, and the Washington Wizards at #3, it’s time to once again unveil THD’s newest Mock Draft.  Check out our Mock Draft Database for a [...]

May 27, 2013 admin Blogs 1

L.A.’s Very own Dwightmare in the Works

L.A.’s Very own Dwightmare in the Works

Will Dwight Howard leave, or will he re-sign with the Lakers? So far, Howard’s expressed interest in exploring free agency, as well as interest in not playing for Los Angeles Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni. This is foreboding similar to what happened in Orlando. Howard had a big impact on the Orlando Magic. He got them [...]

May 27, 2013 Rob Blogs, R.S. De France 1

Brooklyn Nets Targeting Celtics’ Doc Rivers

Brooklyn Nets Targeting Celtics’ Doc Rivers

Doc Rivers is a wanted man. The Brooklyn Nets continue to search for a new head coach following their decision to part ways with P.J. Carlesimo, a quest that reportedly led them to Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers. According to Jackie MacMullan of ESPNBoston.com, the Nets reached out to Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, [...]

May 24, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Pacers Coach Frank Vogel Pretty Much Admits He Mismanaged Roy Hibbert

Pacers Coach Frank Vogel Pretty Much Admits He Mismanaged Roy Hibbert

By now, you’ve seen how last night’s Indiana Pacers – Miami Heat game ended. On the final two possessions for Miami, in a one possession game, Pacers coach Frank Vogel removed 7’2″ shot-blocker, Roy Hibbert from the game for matchup purposes. And on those two possessions, LeBron James finished at the rim. One of which, [...]

May 24, 2013 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 4

Phil Jackson Says He’d Pick Bill Russell Over Michael Jordan

Phil Jackson Says He’d Pick Bill Russell Over Michael Jordan

Well this is awkward. Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan are tight. Really tight. Jackson has already sang his praises over that of Kobe Bryant. And why wouldn’t he? Jordan and Jackson won six championships together. His Airness is the greatest of all-time. Jackson wouldn’t trade him for anyone. Or so we thought. Speaking with Time [...]

May 24, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Considering Golden State Warriors?

Dwight Howard Considering Golden State Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors continue to make an impression. Stephen Curry and his band of supposed misfits shocked the NBA sphere when they upset the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs and pushed the San Antonio Spurs to six games in the second. They now have our attention. And Dwight Howard’s too, [...]

May 23, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony Played Through Shoulder Tear

Carmelo Anthony Played Through Shoulder Tear

Say it ain’t so, ‘Melo. Carmelo Anthony was chastised for shooting just 40.6 percent from the field during the New York Knicks’ playoff run, yet it turns out he struggled for a good reason. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, an MRI revealed that New York’s superstar—who was visibly playing through [...]

May 23, 2013 admin Blogs 0

LeBron James Won’t Pull a Carmelo Anthony Against Roy Hibbert

LeBron James Won’t Pull a Carmelo Anthony Against Roy Hibbert

LeBron James doesn’t intend to feel Carmelo Anthony’s pain. The Chosen One saw Hibbert’s block on ‘Melo. He understood how impressive it was and what it meant. Everyone did. ‘Melo and his New York Knicks had the momentum. Hibbert’s block swayed that momentum back in the Indiana Pacers’ favor. It’s not a stretch to say [...]

May 22, 2013 admin Blogs 4