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Early picks for Top 5 NBA team turnarounds in 2009

Early picks for Top 5 NBA team turnarounds in 2009

July 8th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Okay so the subject for this post may be a little confusing. We are still in the midst of free agent discussions with many of the big name free agents having yet to commit verbally to a contract offer with a team. However after the passage of the NBA [...]

July 8, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 8

Hurricane Bertha reminder of the Hornets inspiration of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Bertha reminder of the Hornets inspiration of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

July 7th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water As I was reading the news this morning of the first Hurricane of 2008 (Hurricane Bertha) brewing and nearing land in the Caribbean Islands of St. Martin and St. Kitts, I couldn’t help but start thinking once again about how quickly the New Orleans Hornets have risen from NBA [...]

July 7, 2008 admin Blogs 4

David Stern is firm to curb the Terrence Kiel effect; NFL player Kiel died last night in car accident

David Stern is firm to curb the Terrence Kiel effect; NFL player Kiel died last night in car accident

July 5th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious It is with a heavy heart that once again we have to read about a pro-athlete whose life went spiraling downwards due to his off-the-field behavior, eventually ending in his early demise. Terrence Kiel, the former San Diego Chargers safety died yesterday in a car accident on his way [...]

July 5, 2008 admin Blogs 3

Elton Brand not leaving LA folks; Love of Money, Films, and Winning

Elton Brand not leaving LA folks; Love of Money, Films, and Winning

July 3rd, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Yes, Elton Brand opted out of the final year of his contract earlier this week. Yes, the Golden State Warriors offered Brand over $20 million more dollars than the Clippers. Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers have the most cap space and will likely jump through the necessary hoops and offer [...]

July 3, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 3

Can the unselfish guard Chris Duhon rejuvenate his career in New York?

Can the unselfish guard Chris Duhon rejuvenate his career in New York?

July 2nd, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Yesterday Chris Duhon, currently of the Chicago Bulls, paid the New York Knicks a visit on the first day of his free agency. Duhon is unrestricted so he can sign with any team he chooses. Sources have said that the Knicks verbally offered Duhon a two year deal worth [...]

July 2, 2008 admin Blogs 2

Are the Knicks planning to waive Stephon Marbury? | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

Are the Knicks planning to waive Stephon Marbury? | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

July 1st, 2008 – Dr. Dime We are just three days away from one of the more important civic holidays in the USA, Independence Day. The Fourth of July, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The irony may run deep, but it’s the perfect timing for the New York Knicks to finally declare [...]

July 1, 2008 admin Blogs 4

Is the hype of the NBA wearing off for International players?

Is the hype of the NBA wearing off for International players?

June 28th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water I wasn’t overly surprised to hear the rumor that Jorge Garbajosa was on the outs with the Toronto Raptors and may return to play basketball professionally in Europe, following the debacle over rehabbing his leg injury. Then news of Juan Carlos Navarro heading back to Spain to once again [...]

June 29, 2008 admin Blogs 7

O’Neal to the Raptors; and O’Neal Raps! | The Hoop Doctors NBA Rumor Patrol

O’Neal to the Raptors; and O’Neal Raps! | The Hoop Doctors NBA Rumor Patrol

June 24th, 2008 – Dr. Dime Last night I was thinking about the latest trade rumor involving the Indiana Pacers franchise player Jermaine O’Neal and the Toronto Raptors. For some odd reason every time I thought “O’Neal to the Raps” my mind kept trailing off to the recently surfaced “O’Neal Raps!” video on TMZ that [...]

June 24, 2008 admin Blogs 9

Should Ray Allen have received the NBA Finals MVP?

Should Ray Allen have received the NBA Finals MVP?

June 18th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap I know, I know, I know, none of the “Beantown Trio” (Garnett no longer wants to be called The Big Three) really care who wins the Finals MVP award, as each of their ultimate goals was to win the NBA Championship. These guys put their individual statistical tracking aside [...]

June 18, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 19