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Top News: Wade Returns, Will Play Against Knicks Tonight
Posted on January 28, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
Despite national media reports to the contrary earlier in the day, Dwyane Wade will be back playing for the Heat on Friday night. Wade had been through shootaround and everything felt fine, so he is a go. Here is coach Erik Spoelstra’s quote, thanks to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. …
Continue Reading...Chris Kaman Trade Update: 6 Teams Have Expressed Interest
Posted on January 28, 2012 by: Alphawolf
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, there are a number of teams that have expressed interest to the Hornets about acquiring the now-inactive center Chris Kaman. Those teams are the Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, and Boston Celtics. Apparently the Hornets are asking for a …
Continue Reading...Chris Kaman Inactive For Hornets – Looking To Be Traded
Posted on January 28, 2012 by: Alphawolf
According to Marc Stein, it seems as though Chris Kaman’s short tenure with the New Orleans Hornets is nearing a conclusion. Acquired from the Clippers along with Eric Gordon as part of the Chris Paul trade earlier this year, Kaman has previously expressed doubts about remaining with the team after …
Continue Reading...Rumor: Lakers To Sign A Free Agent Soon?
Posted on January 28, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
There has been a buzz around the web that the Lakers are close to signing a free agent. If any deal was to take place, the Lakers would have to release a player off their roster, since they currently have 15. Here are two Tweets from HOOPSWORLD’s Steve Kyler (reliable …
Continue Reading...Heat, Clippers & 3 Other Teams Pursing Kenyon Martin
Posted on January 28, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are pursuing free-agent forward Kenyon Martin, according to league sources. Martin has spoken with executives from each of the clubs and is hoping to make his decision next week. The veteran of 11 NBA seasons will be eligible to sign …
Continue Reading...Philadelphia 76ers Sign Francisco Elson
Posted on January 28, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
The Philadelphia 76ers announced that they have signed Francisco Elson. With the addition of Elson, the Sixers roster now stands at 14. “We are happy to pick up Francisco Elson, a veteran big man who can help bolster our front court,” Rod Thorn said. Elson (7-0, 240) has …
Continue Reading...Carmelo Anthony to sit out a few games
Posted on January 27, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
Carmelo Anthony is hurting, and the struggling New York Knicks are going to be without their leading scorer for at least a few days. Anthony will not play Friday night when the Knicks visit Miami because of an array of thumb, wrist and ankle problems, and is not expected …
Continue Reading...Speculation: Mo Williams on Trade Block?
Posted on January 27, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
According to CBSSports.com: No formal trade request has been lodged yet, but sources say a player to watch as the deadline approaches is the Clippers’ Mo Williams. There simply aren’t enough minutes in the Clippers’ crowded backcourt, not even enough for Williams to assert himself as a viable threat off …
Continue Reading...Bogut Done For The Year?
Posted on January 27, 2012 by: Alphawolf
The Milwaukee Bucks, the most oft-injured team in the league last season, have been hit hard again this year. The team announced last night that the 6 year veteran center has a fractured left ankle that occurred during Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Bogut apparently twisted his left ankle …
Continue Reading...Matt Barnes & Kobe want to bring the “Ron Artest” out of World Peace
Posted on January 27, 2012 by: Tony Hoops
Lakers forward, Matt Barnes, was a guest on the Jim Rome radio show on Thursday and talked about playing for Mike Brown, Pau Gasol’s dust-up with Chris Paul after last nights game, and Metta Wold Peace, among other topics. I actually think we saw Ron Artest last night, you know that …
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