The New York Knicks are old. And injured. And in desperate need of some serious help. But that’s no reason to rush Amar’e Stoudemire back to the floor. As I continue to reiterate, Stoudemire’s presence on the hardwood stands to be a blessing for these Knicks—if he’s ready. And per Peter Botte of the New [...]
December 31, 2012
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Rumors
Avery Johnson is out for the Brooklyn Nets, that much we know. But is general manager Billy King destined to be the next to go? Per Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, the Nets elected fire Johnson after the team got off to a 14-14 start. The Brooklyn Nets have fired coach Avery Johnson, league source [...]
December 28, 2012
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Blogs
The Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Avery Johnson on Thursday, but was he given a fair shot? Kevin Burke discusses the real reasons Avery Johnson was fired…. If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone or iPad! Subscribe to our Podcasts in the iTunes [...]
December 28, 2012
Anou Enright
Podcast
We knew the NBA’s Stu Jackson would be spending at least a bit of time over the holiday season reviewing the tape of the incident between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Bobcats, specifically between Dwyane Wade and Ramon Sessions. You could replay the video here today to make your own judgement. Well for those of [...]
December 28, 2012
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Rumors
Avery got fired? He was just coach of the month wasn’t he? That’s like a player get Player of the Month then gets traded the next month #NBA — LeBron James (@KingJames) December 27, 2012 It’s funny because its true, isn’t it? Unless he made a pass at the owner’s wife, how in the hell [...]
December 28, 2012
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Offbeat
Well, this certainly didn’t take long. The Booklyn Nets had high expectations headed into this season and apparently, team brass didn’t think head coach Avery Johnson was living up to them. They have relieved him of his coaching duties. The Brooklyn Nets have relieved Avery Johnson of his head coaching duties, it was announced today [...]
December 27, 2012
Anou Enright
Rumors
Last night in the thick of things between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Bobcats, Dwyane Wade kicked Ramon Sessions in the balls to create space for himself against his defender. Sessions is clearly upset and wants an explanation for the dirty play. What is amazing is that Wade has the audacity to try and [...]
December 27, 2012
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Highlights, Offbeat
The Wizards lost last night to the Cleveland Cavaliers, bringing their NBA worst record to 3-23. But to their credit, they were without Nene for some time, and their best player John Wall hasn’t played. Not to mention the fact that they’re in just about every game and don’t really get blown out. Not saying [...]
December 27, 2012
Anou Enright
Rumors