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‘Melo Sets Record Straight on Nets Trade Speculation

‘Melo Sets Record Straight on Nets Trade Speculation

January 17, 2011 – THD Rumor Patrol Carmelo Anthony is still insisting he’s not leaving Denver, at least this week for sure, and he’s also saying that reports of the Nuggets giving the Nets permission to speak to him are false. There are so many conflicting reports lately from ‘sources’ it’s hard to know what [...]

January 17, 2011 admin Rumors 0

Steve Nash Is Quitting Hoops For a Political Career in Canada?

Steve Nash Is Quitting Hoops For a Political Career in Canada?

November 15, 2010 – Allen Moll That was the headline that appeared as front page news in The Phoenix News Times recently claiming to have reliable sources telling them that on November 15th, the 2 time NBA MVP will quit playing basketball and embark on a political career in his native Canada. While the article [...]

November 15, 2010 admin Allen Moll 0

Kevin Martin Vows to be ‘Better than Ever’

Kevin Martin Vows to be ‘Better than Ever’

September 15, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Kevin Martin with the Sacramento Kings was one of the top scoring guards in the league. Even with his odd mechanics on his shot, he was lethal from mid to long range. But then he was traded to the Houston Rockets, and things just haven’t played out the [...]

September 15, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Nuggets: ‘Carmelo Not Even On The Market’

Nuggets: ‘Carmelo Not Even On The Market’

September 2, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Looks like Carmelo Anthony won’t be going anywhere, well at least for this season anyways… They’ve already had one press conference in Denver this week, but that will almost certainly be the only one. The Nuggets and new vice president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri, just introduced Tuesday [...]

September 2, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Heat Considering Trading Marion to Raptors for Jermaine O’Neal

Heat Considering Trading Marion to Raptors for Jermaine O’Neal

January 17, 2009 – Dr. Anklesnap After reading this Yahoo article this morning covering the recent comments by Pat Riley and the Miami Heat about their interest in the Toronto Raptors Center Jermaine O’Neal I was in a state of shock. The Heat is considering sending the versatile Shawn Marion for J.O.? What is Pat [...]

January 17, 2009 admin Dr. Anklesnap 15

Cavaliers want J.R. Smith | Sixers sign Lou Williams to 5 year deal

Cavaliers want J.R. Smith | Sixers sign Lou Williams to 5 year deal

August 5, 2008 – Dr. J-Water This weekend I went out of town to a family reunion and fortunately for me and my basketball jones there was a hoop. Although the majority of the day the rim was set to a whopping 8 feet high so the 10 and unders could play with relative ease, [...]

August 5, 2008 admin Blogs 9

NBA Free Agent Round-up

NBA Free Agent Round-up

Kwame to Pistons, Ricky Buckets to Clippers, Krstic considering Russia, and Okafor/Smith still no solid offer July 28th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious After a fairly eventful day around here discussing the potential then ultimate close of the Renaldo Balkman to Denver trade, there were quite a few other interesting notes on the NBA free agent [...]

July 28, 2008 admin Blogs 6

Should Marbury just retire, or try to rebuild his rep?

Should Marbury just retire, or try to rebuild his rep?

July 14th, 2008 – Dr. Dime Today I’ve been thinking about Stephon Marbury. Don’t ask me why, I have a pretty sick mind I guess. I’m far from an old timer as I can still ball with the best of them at the local Y, but I’m also long enough in the tooth to remember [...]

July 14, 2008 admin Blogs 4

Elton Brand to Sixers | Boozer Free Agency Tactics?

Elton Brand to Sixers | Boozer Free Agency Tactics?

July 9th, 2008 – Dr. Dime Well I must say that I didn’t see this one coming at all!! Elton Brand according to multiple sources, at the end of the day will be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for a reported $82 million over 5 years. In fact as of yesterday I was agreeing with [...]

July 9, 2008 admin Blogs 9

Wade to Bulls? | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

Wade to Bulls? | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

June 22, 2008 – Dr. J-Water A few weeks ago we heard the extremely far-fetched rumor that the Miami Heat may consider trading young superstar Dwayne Wade to his hometown Chicago Bulls. It seems as crazy now as it did a few weeks ago, however the rumor has resurfaced as of late in multiple mainstream [...]

June 22, 2008 admin Blogs 7