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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. [...]

On November 12th in NYC, Footlocker held a party for members of the media celebrating next week’s Week of Greatness event; the most packed release week of the year for kicks. A wide variety of sneakers hit store shelves and anticipated releases are literally dropping every day.  Besides the open bar, there were screens set [...]

Judging by the video updates from adidas, Derrick Rose seems to be progressing nicely from his torn ACL. He’s been back in the gym for a while now, and apparently he has begun cutting on that knee. Good news, but just take it easy, D-Rose. Derrick Rose began cutting on his surgically-repaired left knee, the [...]

Who knew he had it in him? Ever since former 5 time NBA All Star Chris Webber became a member of the media on either NBA TV or TNT, he’s kind of been the guy in the shadows of Chuck, Kenny, Ernie, D-Scott, and even Brent Barry on national telecasts. He sort of became the [...]

There was a really scary scene in the Knicks @ Magic game tonight. But it wasn’t an injured player this time. It was actually in between quarters and had to do with an Orlando Magic Cheerleader who slipped and fell from the shoulders of a male cheerleader. It wasn’t just the fact that she fell, [...]