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Dwight Howard Unlikely to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Lakers

Dwight Howard Unlikely to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Lakers

The anonymous-sourced hits keep on coming for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dwight Howard has been the center of much ado since he was traded to Hollywood last summer. Upon arriving, he wasn’t going to sign a new contract; he was going to reach free agency in 2013. No one cared. His future in Los Angeles [...]

June 28, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Rockets Interested In Josh Smith If They Can’t Sign Dwight Howard

Rockets Interested In Josh Smith If They Can’t Sign Dwight Howard

The Houston Rockets are hoping for the best, but planning for the worst. In this instance, that means the Rockets are crossing their fingers that Dwight Howard will sign to play alongside James Harden. If he doesn’t, they have a backup plan. And that contingency plan’s name is Josh Smith. Per Peter Vecsey formerly of [...]

June 4, 2013 admin Blogs 4

Dwight Howard Could Spurn Lakers for Rockets

Dwight Howard Could Spurn Lakers for Rockets

Dwight Howard is in no rush. Though the Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly hope that Howard would make a decision about his future without taking too much time, the big man reportedly has no intention of expediting the process. He’s prepared to do his due diligence and take his time. And his “due diligence” will include [...]

May 20, 2013 admin Blogs 7

James Harden and Rockets Remain Confident Against Thunder

James Harden and Rockets Remain Confident Against Thunder

It’s not easy trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-0, but James Harden and the Houston Rockets haven’t given up hope. Houston fell to Oklahoma City in tightly contested 105-102 battle. The Rockets were down by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter, but came storming back to take the lead. But both Kevin Durant [...]

April 25, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Thunder to Replace Kevin Martin with Jeremy Lamb Next Season?

Thunder to Replace Kevin Martin with Jeremy Lamb Next Season?

Kevin Martin wants to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but money talks, and there may not be enough cash ‘speaking’ for him to remain next to Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Per The Oklahoman‘s Darnell Mayberry, the Thunder are unlikely to retain the veteran shooting guard: I’ve always liked Lamb’s potential. But while I [...]

April 15, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Does Kevin Martin’s Free-Agency Stance Favor Thunder?

Does Kevin Martin’s Free-Agency Stance Favor Thunder?

Kevin Martin’s tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunders stands to live on. We think. With the volume-scoring guard set to explore unrestricted free agency upon season’s end, much has been made of his future, or lack thereof, in Oklahoma City. Not because of his performance, though. He’s averaging 14.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting (42.6 [...]

March 25, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Golden State Warriors Were Interested in Trading for James Harden

Golden State Warriors Were Interested in Trading for James Harden

James Harden and Stephen Curry? What now seems like a completely out-of-the-blue pairing was once, in fact, was a possibility. According to Bill Simmons of ESPN’s Grantland, when the Oklahoma City Thunder were shopping James Harden, the Golden State Warriors were one of the teams they engaged heavily in talks: But here’s the real killer. [...]

March 18, 2013 admin Blogs 3

Is Andrew Bynum a Good Fit for the Houston Rockets?

Is Andrew Bynum a Good Fit for the Houston Rockets?

The Houston Rockets are going places and it seems they might be prepared to take Andrew Bynum with them. Per Howard Eskin of Fox 29 TV in Philadelphia, the Rockets are prepared to offer the still injured Bynum a contract this summer. I’m being told by sources the #houstonrockets are ready to offer #sixers C [...]

February 27, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Houston Rockets Will Still Try to Pry Dwight Howard From LA Lakers

Houston Rockets Will Still Try to Pry Dwight Howard From LA Lakers

The Houston Rockets still have big plans. Like Dwight Howard-sized plans. After pulling off a series of trades with the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings, the Rockets have essentially been left with a potential star in rookie Thomas Robinson and a rekindled (reaffirmed?) hope of acquiring Howard. No, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t going to [...]

February 21, 2013 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Kevin Martin to Re-Sign With OKC Thunder?

NBA Rumors: Kevin Martin to Re-Sign With OKC Thunder?

Kevin Martin was essentially considered a one-year rental upon joining the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he may now be here to stay. Most scoffed at the notion of him replacing James Harden as the end-all for Oklahoma City’s bench, yet he’s thrived off the pine and the Thunder are just as dominant (if not more) [...]

January 25, 2013 admin Blogs 0