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June 17, 2011 – Joshua Sexton It appears the Miami Heat losing the NBA Finals didn’t discourage the odds makers from projecting the team as the favorites to win the title next season. Currently, Miami is the 2-to-1 favorite to win the championship. Even though they had a bad finish to the NBA Finals, the [...]

June 17, 2011 – Joshua Sexton I am sure Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban and all of the Mavericks fans have had dreams of a Texas-sized championship parade for many years. On Thursday afternoon, the dream was realized. After the parade concluded, the team gathered in the American Airlines Center for a rally. Dirk Nowitzki, Mark [...]

June 17, 2011 – Dane Carbaugh Now that the Larry O’Brien Trophy has been given to its rightful owners, it’s time to take stock of who will be the most interesting teams to watch this NBA offseason. Let’s start with number five.   5. New Orleans Hornets While it’s entirely possible that someone like Jerry Jones [...]

June 17, 2011 – Allen Moll There are many noble causes around the globe that are in constant need of someone taking the initiative to come up with additional funds. There’s the tsunami relief efforts in Japan, helping end homelessness, and good old fashioned solution to ensure world peace, to name a few. But one [...]

Amar'e Stoudemire and Chauncey Billups both sustained injuries that ended their seasons. They're both still recovering... [...]

June 16, 2011 – THD Podcast This week on THD Podcast Kevin Burke discusses his post playoff thoughts as we head towards the draft… If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone or iPod! Subscribe to our Podcasts in the iTunes Directory, [...]

June 16, 2011 – Allen Moll Next to the poster dunk, the crossover dribble is arguably the most entertaining play at any level of basketball. Many have attempted the highlight reel change of direction move but far less have been able to master it. NBA greats like Isiah Thomas, Allen Iverson, and Tim Hardaway have [...]

June 15, 2011 – Dane Carbaugh My girlfriend’s favorite NBA player is Dwight Howard. This is mostly due to the fact that every time he shows up on a TV screen she can’t help but blurt out, “Oh my God, look at that guy’s shoulders!” It’s endearing. All deltoidal impressiveness aside, Dwight Howard clearly passes [...]

June 15, 2011 – Ben Berry   With the resurrection of the adidas Crazy 8 this year, the team at adidas Basketball looks to rejuvenate the T-Mac line starting with the Return of the Mac II. The Return of the Mac II seen here is a slightly resigned T Mac II with all of Tracy [...]

June 15, 2011 – R.S. De France New Golden State Warriors Coach Mark Jackson claimed that his new player, Monta Ellis, is right behind Kobe Bryant and Dwayne Wade as the third best shooting guard in the NBA. First, I’m not even so sure Monta Ellis is the best shooting guard on his own team. [...]