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Not too long ago, I wrote about how Jeremy Lin is the undeniable face of the Houston Rockets franchise. And I stand by that column, but there’s been a common misconception surrounding it, and Lin in general. As sure as I am that Lin is the face of the Houston organization, I am, by no [...]

Earlier in the week, the NBA enacted penalties for flopping. But is this even necessary? Why does flopping even exist? Kevin Burke discusses… 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 Directory, free of charge. [...]

Allen Iverson has made no secret of the fact that he wants back in the NBA. He thinks he has a lot left to offer an NBA team, and as fans of the game, we tend to agree. With that said, there have been no takers whatsoever. He has showcased his remaining talents in exhibitions [...]

Have you ever been so afraid of something it borderline paralyzes you? For those of you that answered yes, you will know exactly what Royce White has gone through for years with his fear of flying. He has been open about his mental illness since his days playing college basketball with Iowa State. White has [...]

Coach John Calipari’s recruiting prowess at both Memphis and Kentucky over the past part of the decade has been undeniably nothing short of sensational, bringing in 4 consecutive Top 2 rated classes over the last 4 seasons, that he has helped translate into perennial 1st Round Draft picks and an NCAA Championship. But even Coach [...]

In the fourth installment of The Return of D Rose web series titled PUSH, Derrick takes us thru what it is like for him going back to Chicago. This video also gave us a behind the scenes look at the adidas ‘Wake Up’ commercial for the Rose 3; his latest signature sneaker which hit stores [...]

Broadening the NBA’s brand is important, but at what cost? The Knicks and Pistons will play a regular season game in London on January 17; similar to the Raptors and Nets last year. Great for the NBA, but too bad for the teams involved who will have their rhythm interrupted. Former NBA champions the Detroit [...]

With all due respect to former Stanford standouts Brook and Robin Lopez and Kansas stars Marcus and Markieff Morris, the Class of 2013’s Houston based Harrison twins will undoubtedly be the most potent pair of brothers to enter the college ranks in decades. The nation’s top rated prep point guard Andrew Harrison is the #2 [...]

Ever since The LeBrons animated web series and the release of the LeBron VI colorways of the current LeBron James signature sneaker have seem to release buy the tons and off the strength of the huge success the last two sneakers were, the LeBron X is in place to move in volumes. There haven’t been [...]

The day has finally come. The NBA has officially announced pentalties for flopping. At first, you will be hit with fines, which could ultimately lead to suspensions. They could’ve assessed in-game fouls, but that means half the league would be on the bench in the 2nd quarter. First offense in a season gets you a [...]