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Lin on the Cover of SI for 2nd Straight Week

Lin on the Cover of SI for 2nd Straight Week

February 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors It was a pretty big deal last week that Jeremy Lin was already given the cover of Sports Illustrated after only a couple of weeks as a starter in the NBA. Well he can now add a second SI cover to his fast growing portfolio… [...]

February 22, 2012 admin Rumors 0

Magic Johnson to Launch TV Network

Magic Johnson to Launch TV Network

February 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors We’re not exactly sure when Magic became the male version of Oprah Winfrey, but it’s apparent that is the case. Since retiring from the NBA, Magic has been the consummate businessman. But even this seems like alot for him. Wow, a TV network? Following in the footsteps of [...]

February 22, 2012 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Video: In the CBA, Do Turnovers Make You An All-Star?

Video: In the CBA, Do Turnovers Make You An All-Star?

February 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors This video clip is from this weeks All-Star Game in the Chinese Basketball Association. It very well could be the worst sequence of professionals playing basketball I’ve ever seen. At the very least it has to be the highest turnover per second rate of any sequence, right? Damn, [...]

February 22, 2012 admin Rumors 0

Charles Oakley Calls KG and Perkins ‘Fake Tough Guys’

Charles Oakley Calls KG and Perkins ‘Fake Tough Guys’

February 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Today’s game is very different than it was 20 years ago when Charles Oakley made a name for himself in New York. He was a true enforcer, but there are really anymore of those types around. And apparently, Oak has noticed… Garnett left Minnesota and hollered and screamed [...]

February 22, 2012 Anou Enright Rumors 17

Jason Kidd Passes Michael Jordan For Second All-time in Steals

Jason Kidd Passes Michael Jordan For Second All-time in Steals

February 22, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Jason Kidd is one of the greatest point guards of all-time. And after last season he’s an NBA Champion. But on Monday he also added another significant accolade to his resume. [...]

February 22, 2012 admin Blogs, Rumors 0

Oden to Miss Season

Oden to Miss Season

February 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors This story has officially become beyond sad and unfortunate. At this point it’s probably time to start seriously doubting if he’ll ever play again. Trail Blazers center Greg Oden went into a Vail, Colo., operating room Monday thinking he would have minor arthroscopic surgery on his left knee [...]

February 21, 2012 Anou Enright Rumors 2

Video: UConn Wins On 30-ft Buzzer Beater

Video: UConn Wins On 30-ft Buzzer Beater

February 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Shabazz Napier of UConn had the ball in his hands with only a few seconds on the clock as he crossed half court against Villanova last night. Instead of calling for a time out, he pulled up from deep. And I mean deeeeep, to put up a sweet [...]

February 21, 2012 admin Rumors 0

Jeremy Lin Applies for Trademark on “Linsanity”

Jeremy Lin Applies for Trademark on “Linsanity”

February 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Apparently Jeremy Lin has finally taken notice of the merchandising machine that has begun to operate around him and his namesake. What started out as a few random fan signs, has turned into full blown Linsanity. Fans wearing all sorts of Jeremy Lin and Linsanity apparel are popping [...]

February 21, 2012 admin Rumors 0

Video: Cute 3-Yr Old Timberwolves Fan Named His Hamster After Rubio

Video: Cute 3-Yr Old Timberwolves Fan Named His Hamster After Rubio

February 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors This little Minnesota Timberwolves fan is a baller. The fact that a 3 year old knows all the major players on an NBA team is cute enough, but when he talks about naming his pet after Rubio, you can’t help but smile… [...]

February 21, 2012 admin Rumors 0

Video: Rondo Suspended 2 Games For Throwing Ball at Ref

Video: Rondo Suspended 2 Games For Throwing Ball at Ref

February 21, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Celtics’ Rajon Rondo has been suspended for two games by the NBA today for throwing a ball at the referee and getting ejected in Boston’s loss to the Pistons this week. Here is the incident below in question… [...]

February 21, 2012 admin Rumors 0