Author Archives: Tony Hoops
Chris Paul Says He Will Stay With Clippers
When Chris Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, it was done under the condition that Paul would exercise his option for 2012-2013 to give the Clippers at least two years to build a team around him. Still, there was still a feeling from skeptics that this could all go wrong. That since it was Paul’s [...]
Wolves Shopping Beasley For Draft Picks
According to TwinCities.com: A little birdie confirmed Wednesday that the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in trading for Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley. Whether the Lakers have made an offer for Beasley is unclear, but the Wolves aren’t especially interested in acquiring more bodies. A first-round draft pick might be a reasonable trade. …. The Lakers, by [...]
Mavericks Content With Roster, Not Making Trades
Mark Cuban likes this Mavericks roster a lot. He’s said he’s not actively looking to make any changes before the March 15 trade deadline. However, Cuban and Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson will still take calls. Cuban always says the Mavs will be “opportunistic” in the trade market. But unlike a [...]
Durant will replace Joe Johnson in Three-Point Contest
Kevin Durant has been chosen to replace the Hawks Joe Johnson in the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest on All-Star Saturday night in Orlando, the league has announced. Johnson has tendonitis in his left knee and is resting it through the weekend (the Hawks will re-evaluate him next week, he has missed the last couple Atlanta games). Durant [...]
Raptors Getting Offers For Calderon
According to a tweet by SLAM Online’s Ryan McNiell, Dwane Casey told the media that the Raptors have gotten a lot of trade offers for Calderon, but they aren’t interested in dealing him. Jose Calderon has spent all of his 7 years in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors. He has been averaging a splendid [...]
Przybilla Signs With Blazers
Joel Przybilla has agreed to sign with the Blazers, according to a source. Przybilla spent several seasons with Portland before being traded last February to the Bobcats. Przybilla, who also considered signing with the Heat, Bulls and Bucks, will bring veteran frontcourt play to Portland. (Via RealGM Staff Report)
Przybilla Expected To Sign Contract Today
Joel Przybilla is expected to decide on Wednesday which team he will sign with for the remainder of the season. Przybilla is picking between the Heat, Bulls, Bucks or Blazers. “I think Portland is always the sentimental favorite for obvious reasons,” agent Bill Duffy said. “Joel has a home here and he had [...]
Eric Gordon Has Interest In Indiana Pacers
Former North Central High School and Indiana University star Eric Gordon will experience free agency for the first time in his four-year NBA career this summer. The soon-to-be restricted free agent has no idea where he’ll play next season, but he knows his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers, is on the list of teams he finds [...]
Jeremy Evans To Replace Shumpert In NBA Dunk Contest
Jazz forward Jeremy Evans will likely replace New York’s Iman Shumpert in the NBA All-Star dunk contest, according to HoopsWorld’s Alex Kennedy. The Salt Lake Tribune first reported Evans’ possible addition to the event. The contest is scheduled Saturday at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Shumpert is dealing with patellar tendinitis [...]
Lakers To Sign Arenas If Trade For Sessions Fails
The pursuit of Gilbert Arenas by the Lakers appears to also be tied to a possible trade for Ramon Sessions. Sources believe the Lakers can acquire Sessions for a first round pick. If they are unable to acquire Sessions or a comprable player, the Lakers may then turn to Arenas. (Via Chris Broussard/ESPN)
Warriors Expected To Make Trade Soon
The Warriors are pursuing a trade prior to the March 15th deadline, according to general manager Larry Riley. “We’re working day and night and we’re hopeful,” Riley told NBA.com on Monday night. “But what will not happen is, we won’t do something that sets us back just to do a deal. We want to [...]