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Ron Artest traded to the Houston Rockets!

Ron Artest traded to the Houston Rockets!

For ten bucks, a slurpee, and a bag of Lay’s Stax July 29, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap So let the laughter out. That’s right let out a good hearty laugh. I was in the middle of drinking a five alive when I read the news. Liquid came out of my nose. It hurt. Are you [...]

July 30, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 11

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

Knicks trade Renaldo Balkman to Denver Nuggets

Knicks trade Renaldo Balkman to Denver Nuggets

July 28th, 2008 – Dr. Dime We posted a link to the NewsDay article this morning in our Daily Dimes section that outlined a potential trade discussion getting serious between the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets for a swap of Renaldo Balkman for PG Taurean Green and SF Bobby Jones. Well one of [...]

July 28, 2008 admin Blogs 3

Denver and Chicago talking Hinrich for Draft Pick Swap? | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

Denver and Chicago talking Hinrich for Draft Pick Swap? | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

July 22nd, 2008 – Dr. J-Water The Hoop Doctors have very recently been given a heads up by a reliable source close to the Denver Nuggets franchise that the Nuggets have made contact with the Chicago Bulls GM John Paxson to discuss a possible swap of a Nuggets future first round draft pick for Kirk [...]

July 22, 2008 admin Blogs 12

More Ron Artest trade rumors | LA Confidential or LA NBA Conspiracy?

More Ron Artest trade rumors | LA Confidential or LA NBA Conspiracy?

July 17th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Rumor has it that the Sacramento Kings are in negotiations with the Dallas Mavericks for a possible trade of the Mavs Brandon Bass and Jerry Stackhouse for the Kings Ron Artest. C’mon Joe and Gavin Maloof, say it ain’t so! Someone put a stop to the madness. Last season [...]

July 17, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 1

Shawn Marion for Ron Artest | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

Shawn Marion for Ron Artest | The Hoop Doctors Rumor Patrol

July 15th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Ron Artest has made it painfully clear to the Maloof brothers and the rest of the Sacramento Kings organization that he no longer wants to be a King come the start of training camp. The biggest rumor that has circulated since Ron Artest announced he regretted not opting out [...]

July 15, 2008 admin Blogs 1

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

Is the NBA sleeping on the Toronto Raptors?

Is the NBA sleeping on the Toronto Raptors?

July 13th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap I’m not sure if it is because the franchise is the only one not located in the USA, or if it is because people consider the Toronto Raptors to still be in some sort of post-Vince Carter rebuilding era; but it’s time to WAKE UP people. Stop sleeping on [...]

July 13, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 13

Can the unselfish guard Chris Duhon rejuvenate his career in New York?

Can the unselfish guard Chris Duhon rejuvenate his career in New York?

July 2nd, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Yesterday Chris Duhon, currently of the Chicago Bulls, paid the New York Knicks a visit on the first day of his free agency. Duhon is unrestricted so he can sign with any team he chooses. Sources have said that the Knicks verbally offered Duhon a two year deal worth [...]

July 2, 2008 admin Blogs 2

Baron Davis to sign with hometown LA Clippers

Baron Davis to sign with hometown LA Clippers

July 2nd, 2008 – Dr. J-Water If the Golden State Warriors holding out on signing Baron Davis to the salary he was seeking in negotiations for a contract extension was their way of calling his bluff, Baron Davis just turned over a Royal Flush. Baron Davis has publicly announced his verbal agreement with the Los [...]

July 2, 2008 admin Blogs 2