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After today’s OKC Thunder victory over the Golden State Warriors much of the post-game talk surrounded Kevin Durant getting his first career triple-double. But what stuck out in our minds following the game was this absolutely disgusting dunk by Russell Westbrook over Warriors Stephen Curry on the fast break. Just filthy! Keep in mind folks, [...]

Though it was much less than what you would consider an altercation on the court, the incident between OKC’s Kendrick Perkins and Memphis’ Zach Randolph is being investigated by the NBA. Usually, a semi-scuffle between two noted aggressive players isn’t very much in the way of higher-up commotion. It wasn’t like this was Detroit. But, [...]

Okay for those of you that like a good comedy flick, I think we have all busted a gut or two watching and re-watching Will Ferrel play Ron Burgundy in ‘The Anchorman’. It looks like Will Ferrel is participating in Movember and sporting the mustache. That’s about all it takes to turn himself into Ron [...]

The Washington Wizards are the NBA’s last winless team, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. They are without John Wall and Nene, probably their two best players, so they may be better than their 0-7 record indicates. It has gotten to the point where they require the services of Shaun Livingston. Washington Wizards President [...]

The Lakers pulled off somewhat of a surprise move earlier in the week when they hired Mike D’Antoni. But is he as good a coach as everyone thinks? Kevin Burke discusses… If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone or iPad! Subscribe to [...]

As a 20 year old coming out of Prentiss, Mississippi, Al Jefferson was a talented prospect. As it turned out, his abilities did not earn him a lottery selection, but it did grab the attention of one Danny Ainge. The Celtics decided to draft Jefferson with the 15th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. [...]

Seriously, what is Andrew Bynum trying to accomplish with this hair he’s sporting lately? This is the sort of hair you’d expect to see in LA not in Philly. Hope he doesn’t get shot… [...]

A few years ago while at UConn, Kemba Walker made a habit of coming up big for his team, and knocking down game-winners. In his second season with the Bobcats, he’s looking to continue that trend as he broke the hearts of the Timberwolves last night: [...]

As frustrating as the NBA lockout was a year ago, the League seems to have bounced back nicely. The NBA is projected to earn revenues of $5 billion this year. This is good enough for a 20% increase. The NBA is alive and well. NBA Commissioner David Stern estimates revenue will be a record $5 [...]

Is it too early to consider Kyrie Irving a top 5 PG? Regardless of where you want to slot him, his game is as smooth as they come. By himself, he’s must-watch basketball. Last night, his Cleveland Cavaliers were in Brooklyn taking on the Nets and Kyrie pulled something out of his bag of tricks. [...]