http://www.hoops-nation.com Thu, 23 May 2013 05:31:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 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 http://www.hoops-nation.com/clippers-to-pursue-david-west/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/clippers-to-pursue-david-west/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:16:23 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14271
According to ESPN, the Clippers are expected to “make a hard run” at Indiana’s David West. The 32-year-old Power Forward can definitely have a fatter paycheck if he decides to stick with the Pacers, but playing with Chris Paul once again may be a big enough reason for the veteran to consider a pay cut. [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/clippers-to-pursue-david-west/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/dwight-was-frustrated-with-dantoni/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/dwight-was-frustrated-with-dantoni/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 06:18:07 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14269
According to ESPNLosAngeles.com, Dwight Howard expressed his frustration with Coach D’Antoni during his meeting with Mitch Kupchak of the Los Angeles Lakers. According to reports, Dwight Howard felt like D’Antoni only looked to Bryant and Nash for leadership and suggestions, and left Dwight Howard out of the picture. Recent rumors claim that Howard has a [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/dwight-was-frustrated-with-dantoni/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-dwight-strongly-considering-rockets/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-dwight-strongly-considering-rockets/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 03:04:14 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14266
According to Ken Berger from CBS Sports, the Houston Rockets are the team that intrigues Dwight Howard the most. Via CBSSports: “With six weeks to go before Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent, the team that is said to intrigue him the most is the Houston Rockets, according to multiple people briefed on internal conversations surrounding [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/rumor-dwight-strongly-considering-rockets/feed/ 0 http://www.hoops-nation.com/j-r-smith-wants-to-retire-a-knick/ http://www.hoops-nation.com/j-r-smith-wants-to-retire-a-knick/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 17:20:10 +0000 Tony Hoops http://www.hoops-nation.com/?p=14259
In an interview with NYDailyNews, Smith expressed his love for New York, and desire to retire as a Knick. “I want to retire a Knick. I don’t want to go anywhere else,” Smith said. “I love my teammates, I love my coaches. I was standing in the locker room looking at my jersey after the [...]]]> http://www.hoops-nation.com/j-r-smith-wants-to-retire-a-knick/feed/ 0