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New Orleans Hornets Would Be Fools to Trade Eric Gordon

New Orleans Hornets Would Be Fools to Trade Eric Gordon

There have been some pretty absurd rumors floating around as we near the NBA’s trade deadline, but the notion that the New Orleans Hornets are shopping Eric Gordon has to be the worst. According to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard, the Hornets have made exploratory calls around the league in order to gauge the combo guard’s trade [...]

February 15, 2013 admin Blogs 0

NBA Trade Rumors: Luc Ridnour Not Likely to Join NY Knicks

NBA Trade Rumors: Luc Ridnour Not Likely to Join NY Knicks

Luke Ridnour might be headed somewhere before the NBA trade deadline passes, but it’s unlikely that “somewhere” is the New York Knicks. Per Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD, the Knicks have expressed interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ point guard. The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour, according to source. [...]

February 14, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Do Boston Celtics Have Enough for Josh Smith?

Do Boston Celtics Have Enough for Josh Smith?

Josh Smith and the Boston Celtics seem like the perfect match. After losing Rajon Rondo, Jared Sullinger and Leandro Barbosa for the season, Boston needs a star, or at the very least, a potent talent. And as the rift between Smith and the Atlanta Hawks continues to grow, it’s clear he needs a change of [...]

February 14, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Iman Shumpert To Remain with New York Knicks

Iman Shumpert To Remain with New York Knicks

Carmelo Anthony’s wish is the New York Knicks’command. Melo has publicly urged the Knicks not to trade anyone, specifically Iman Shumpert who has been linked to a number of different rumors (via Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com): Shump, he ain’t going nowhere. He ain’t got to worry about that, Anthony said after reports surfaced Saturday that [...]

February 14, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Josh Smith Unlikely to Re-Sign With Atlanta Hawks

Josh Smith Unlikely to Re-Sign With Atlanta Hawks

Well, it’s official (or as official as it can be at this point): Josh Smith’s tenure with the Atlanta Hawks is all but coming to a close. According to Sam Amick of USA Today, Smith has reportedly made it clear he won’t be returning to Atlanta next season: As for Smith and where he winds [...]

February 13, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Brooklyn Nets Chasing Josh Smith

Brooklyn Nets Chasing Josh Smith

The Brooklyn Nets seem to have become the Los Angeles Lakers of the Eastern Conference. Like the Lakers, the Nets seem to be linked to every big name that appears on the market. Last season it was Dwight Howard and this year, it’s Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks. According to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard, Brooklyn [...]

February 11, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Philadelphia 76ers Shouldn’t Trade Evan Turner

Philadelphia 76ers Shouldn’t Trade Evan Turner

With Andrew Bynum still watching from the sidelines, the Philadelphia 76ers are open to trying almost anything, which apparently includes shopping Evan Turner. According to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, Philly is gauging league-wide interest in the third-year swingman: The Sixers, sources say, are open to a shakeup as they continue to wait for the return of [...]

February 11, 2013 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Pau Gasol’s Injury Forces LA Lakers to Stand Pat

NBA Rumors: Pau Gasol’s Injury Forces LA Lakers to Stand Pat

Oh, Pau. Somewhere in the back of most of our minds, we thought the Los Angeles Lakers were going to make a trade. Even after general manager Mitch Kupchak said otherwise, there was a part of us that believed Hollywood’s finest were going to do something. Anything. Now, however, it’s become abundantly clear the Lakers [...]

February 7, 2013 admin Blogs 2

Spurs Making Play for Jazz’s Al Jefferson

Spurs Making Play for Jazz’s Al Jefferson

It’s a common belief that the Utah Jazz are going to deal one or both of Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap, and the latest has the San Antonio Spurs making a push for the former. According to Chris Sheridan of SherdianHoops.com, San Antonio has emerged as the frontrunner to pry Jefferson away from Utah: The [...]

February 7, 2013 admin Blogs 1

The Problem with Trading For Kevin Garnett

The Problem with Trading For Kevin Garnett

Move over Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett is about to take center stage at the NBA trade rumor mill extravaganza. Speculation has swirled over whether or not the Boston Celtics would ultimately deal Garnett, and thus blow up their financially cumbersome roster. As one of only four players with a no-trade clause in the Association, though, [...]

February 6, 2013 admin Blogs 0