NBA

July 7, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors With the NBA lockout threatening to claim either part or all of this upcoming NBA season, there are rumors that some players will play overseas to keep active and to earn some cash. But, Deron Williams? Turkish TV Ntvspor (one of the most efficient sport channels in Turkey) [...]

July 6, 2011 – Dane Carbaugh Growing up during the era of Michael Jordan’s greatness had its other, less obvious advantages. [...]

July 6, 2011 – Allen Moll Prior to the current lock-out, Denver Nuggets flashy 6th man JR Smith was one of the hottest names along with Philly’s Andre Iguodala, Golden State’s Monta Ellis, and Detroit’s Rip Hamilton as most likely to be traded prior to next season. But with the Association shut down indefinitely until [...]

July 5, 2011 – R.S. De France With the NBA in lockout-mode, let’s consider what is at risk if the NBA suffers from a long lockout. Rising Tide Floats all Boats All that increased viewership and general interest from the Miami Heat, the joining together three All-Stars and gold medal Olympians will be mostly wasted. [...]

June 22, 2011 – THD Podcast This week on THD Podcast Kevin Burke discusses the latest around the league… If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone or iPod! Subscribe to our Podcasts in the iTunes Directory, free of charge. Also, if [...]

June 30, 2011 – Allen Moll There’s no denying that this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year runner-up John Wall, who delighted fans at the University of Kentucky for one season prior to being selected as the #1 overall Draft pick in 2010, had an outstanding first season in the NBA marked by many league, [...]

June 29, 2011 – Allen Moll As if the fast rising Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t already have enough talent in their starting line-up with names like Durant, Ibaka, and Westbrook, rumor has it that 3rd year pro James Harden will be the starter at SG when and if the NBA ever gets going again. [...]

June 24, 2011 – Dane Carbaugh It wasn’t but a month ago that the Portland Trailblazers were the talk of the NBA because of ominous pretexts. Less than 10 months after hiring a replacement for Kevin Pritchard in Oklahoma City’s Richard Cho, Allen and the crew at Vulcan axed the rookie GM. [...]

June 21, 2011 – Allen Moll With the 2011 NBA Draft a couple days away many rumors and questions still remain.  Who will the Cavalier select #1 overall, PG Kyrie Irving or forward hybrid Derrick Williams?  Are the rumors true that the Cavs are working hard to somehow pull off getting the top 2 picks [...]

June 21, 2011 – Joshua Sexton After the NBA Draft finishes up later this week, basketball fans will have very little round ball to follow this summer, aside from the labor negotiations. [...]