Author Archives: Tony Hoops
Russell Westbrook To Undergo Knee Surgery
According to sources around the league, Russell Westbrook is going to undergo knee surgery. Surgery is required on his right knee, due to a meniscus tear, which occurred during game 2 against the Houston Rockets. No timetable has been announced for his return. (Via Hoops-Nation.com)
Steve Nash Likely To Play Game 1
Steve Nash is likely to play in the Lakers first game of the playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs. According to an article by Marc J. Spears from Yahoo! Sports, Nash quoted ”It really depends on whether the two epidurals work. If they kick in, I have a good chance to play.” Mitch Kupchak, the Lakers general [...]
O.J. Mayo Becomes Free-Agent
O.J. Mayo has declined his $4.2 million player option and will enter the free agency market this off-season. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle had a ton of negative things to say about Mayo earlier this week, due to his poor play and lack of effort. Mayo started off the season averaging over 17 points per game, [...]
Pistons Fire Lawrence Frank
The Detroit Pistons have fired Lawrence Frank after a 29-53 season. Earlier this week, reports claimed that Frank asked to be fired unless Detroit picked up his contract for the 2014/15 season. (Via Hoops-Nation.com)
Cavs Fire Byron Scott
After three seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers have fired Byron Scott. Scott originally thought he was going to be coaching LeBron James, whom took his talents to South Beach. Byron Scott’s Cavaliers only won 66 of 232 games played. (Via Hoops-Nation.com)
Rasheed Wallace Retires
Rasheed Wallace has retired from the NBA due to injury issues. “Rasheed has given this team everything he had,” Mike Woodson said in a statement. “He is a winner, true professional and leader on and off the court. Due to his injury, he will not be available to play for us during the playoffs.” In [...]
New York Knicks Sign Quentin Richardson
The Knicks have signed Quentin Richardson for the rest of the season just a day after releasing Solomon Jones. Quentin Richardson averaged 4.5 points per game for the Orlando Magic in the 2011-12 regular season. Richardson played for the Knicks from 2005 until 2009, averaging around 10 points a game per season. (Via Hoops-Nation.com)
Spurs Cut Stephen Jackson
The San Antonio Spurs have waived Stephen Jackson, due to clashes with Gregg Popovich. He was apparently unhappy with his role in San Antonio, and the Spurs weren’t having it. This was originally reported by Adrian Wojnarowski from Yahoo! Sports. Stephen Jackson, who was cut from the Spurs only days before the playoffs, averaged 6 points and 3 [...]
Gerald Wallace Says Confidence Is “Totally Gone”
During an interview with The NY Post, Gerald Wallace quoted, “My confidence is totally gone … I’m in a situation where I feel like if I miss, I’m going to get pulled out of the game, you know what I’m saying? So my whole concept is just that you can’t come out of the game if [...]
Will Dirk Nowitzki Leave Dallas in 2014?
Dirk Nowitzki told USA TODAY Sports that he will love to finish his career in Dallas, especially since he has already won a championship with the Mavs. However, Dirk made it clear that he will not be content if the team fails to make major improvements in the upcoming off-season. In an interview with USA [...]
Eric Gordon Likely To Be Traded Next Season
According to John Reid from The Times Picayune, the Hornets are expected to try to make a trade involving Eric Gordon next season. After signing an offer from the Phoenix Suns, Eric Gordon offended many New Orleans fans by saying his “heart was in Phoenix”. Just yesterday, Gordon was benched throughout the entire fourth quarter in [...]