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Part of the reason the Golden State Warriors brass are able to assemble the team they currently have is largely due to the fact that Steph Curry is playing on a 4-year, $44 million deal. The list of marginal players making more than him is too lengthy and laughable to list. But, I’m sure you [...]

May 14, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Last week, Pacers coach Frank Vogel said that he thought the Heat were great Floppers. If you thought that comment would go unpunished, you’re wrong. He was fined $15K for those comments by the league… Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel is a little lighter in the wallet. The [...]

July 1, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors Although this isn’t the first work stoppage in league history, this one feels different. As usual, contact between team and players isn’t allowed. That includes Twitter, which comes with some hefty fines. Coaches, general managers and other front-office officials are allowed to follow players on Twitter, for example, [...]

December 28, 2010 – Allen Moll To the average person, Mississippi State sophomore forward Renardo Sydney has been given way more chances to succeed at the collegiate level than most. Apparently the 6’10 and 270 lb one time prized recruit doesn’t agree as he was caught on national television having a knock-down, drag-out fistfight with teammate [...]

September 13, 2010 – Allen Moll I don’t know how they do it.  The Tennessee Volunteers basketball program continues to be a Top 25 program every season despite being the NCAA’s version of a dysfunctional family. Over the past few seasons, the program has had to deal with suspensions, racially charged comments by the head [...]