http://www.hoops-nation.com Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 http://www.hoops-nation.com/heats-guard-dwyane-wade-receives-2012-13-community-assist-award/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/heats-guard-dwyane-wade-receives-2012-13-community-assist-award/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:09 +0000 Yash Dave http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14334
Superstar Dwyane Wade wins the 2012-13 Community Assist Award for his notable work in the community and his charity work. Via Nba.com : ’I am so honored the fans have selected me to receive this year’s Seasonlong Kia Community Assist Award,’ said Wade. ‘Community has always been very important to me, and I am grateful to have the [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/heats-guard-dwyane-wade-receives-2012-13-community-assist-award/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/tim-duncan-makes-nba-playoff-history/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/tim-duncan-makes-nba-playoff-history/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:23:41 +0000 Darko M http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14327
Tim Duncan is simply put one of the greatest players to ever step on a NBA Hardwood. Since he’s been in the league, he’s been playing on a  top notch level and has maintained his consistency. Few days, he achieved yet another feat with which he confirmed his place among the greats of this game. [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/tim-duncan-makes-nba-playoff-history/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/lebron-james-records-a-triple-double-hits-game-winning-layup/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/lebron-james-records-a-triple-double-hits-game-winning-layup/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:43 +0000 Darko M http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14322
The 2013 Eastern Conference Finals has officially started. The series features two of the best teams in the NBA, the defending champions Miami Heat and the second seed in the East this season, the Indiana Pacers. In a rematch from last year’s Conference Finals, which had already started strong before the first minute was even [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/lebron-james-records-a-triple-double-hits-game-winning-layup/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-dwight-howard-considering-golden-state-warriors/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-dwight-howard-considering-golden-state-warriors/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:25 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14314
According to the Long Beach Press-Telegram, Dwight Howard is considering the Warriors, Mavericks, Rockets, Hawks and the Lakers. With the outburst of Stephen Curry, who is now recognized as a superstar, it is no surprise to hear that Dwight Howard has interest in the Golden State Warriors. Another factor that may convince Superman to take [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-dwight-howard-considering-golden-state-warriors/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/carmelo-has-partially-torn-labrum-may-need-surgery/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/carmelo-has-partially-torn-labrum-may-need-surgery/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 02:26:16 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14308
According to reports, Carmelo Anthony has a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. He managed to play 12 playoff games despite the injured left shoulder. The Knicks are hoping surgery won’t be required, but reports say that it is a possibility. If ‘Melo decides to have surgery on his injured left shoulder, he would need three [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/carmelo-has-partially-torn-labrum-may-need-surgery/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/kevin-durant-donates-1-million-for-tornado-relief/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/kevin-durant-donates-1-million-for-tornado-relief/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 00:37:43 +0000 Yash Dave http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14304
Oklahoma City’s superstar Kevin Durant promised $1 million for Tornado Relief on Tuesday. Via NBA.com: “Durant pledged $1 million for tornado relief through his foundation on Tuesday, eager to help a devastated area begin to rebuild.” Durant also tweeted on Monday to his 4.1 million followers “Text ‘REDCROSS’ to 90999 for $10 Donation to help tornado [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/kevin-durant-donates-1-million-for-tornado-relief/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/tony-parker-and-the-spurs-take-game-2-at-home-in-an-ot-thriller/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/tony-parker-and-the-spurs-take-game-2-at-home-in-an-ot-thriller/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30:54 +0000 Yash Dave http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14298
Tony Parker and the Spurs top the Grizzlies as they take a big win at Home in an OT thriller. Tony Parker dropped 15 points on 6-20 shooting and dished out an impressive 18 dimes while Tim Duncan dropped 17 points and grabbed 9 boards as the Spurs take a close win in a Game [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/tony-parker-and-the-spurs-take-game-2-at-home-in-an-ot-thriller/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/cavs-win-nba-lottery/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/cavs-win-nba-lottery/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 01:18:18 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14285
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery, which was hosted moments ago in Times Square, New York. The Orlando Magic came in second place, with the Wizards at third. Washington, who was projected to have the eight pick, moved up to the third spot. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers 2. Orlando Magic 3. Washington Wizards [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/cavs-win-nba-lottery/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-chris-paul-and-dwight-howard-might-head-to-atl/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-chris-paul-and-dwight-howard-might-head-to-atl/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:55 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14279
According to Mark Heisler from Lakers Nation, Paul and Howard could end up as teammates in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks could open up enough cap space for two maximum contracts, and possibly re-sign Josh Smith afterwards. Dwight Howard is known to be good friends with Chris Paul, and also grew up with Atlanta’s Josh Smith. [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-chris-paul-and-dwight-howard-might-head-to-atl/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/clippers-fire-vinny-del-negro/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/clippers-fire-vinny-del-negro/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:47 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14276
The Clippers have fired Vinny Del Negro, according to Adrian Wojnarowski from Yahoo! Sports. The firing came about three weeks after the Clippers lost to the Grizzlies (4-2) in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Vinny Del Negro lead the Clippers to a 56-26 record during the 2012/13 NBA season, but his Clippers were eliminated [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/clippers-fire-vinny-del-negro/feed/ 0