With a another brand-new House of Hoops store opening in Long Island, N.Y., you knew a big name was going to be involved.
If you’re near L.I. this Saturday, drop by the House of Hoops grand opening at Roosevelt Field Mall to meet NBA All-Star and former high school national Player of the Year Kenny Anderson. The former New Jersey Net and NYC high school legend will be doing a Q&A in the store, and will be joined by some of the area’s top ballplayers and basketball figures. There will also be a DJ and giveaways.
After Delonte West officially hit the free agent market, the prognosticators began prognosticating where he’d end up next. We knew it wouldn’t be back in Cleveland, and the rosters in Los Angeles and Miami filled up quickly, so who was going to take a chance on the six-year NBA veteran? Well, according to Sam Amico via Twitter, the early word is that he could end up with Celtics, Bulls or Mavs. Read More »
Soon after Memphis freshman two-guard Will Barton left a cryptic message on his Twitter page, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported that the 2010 Jordan Brand All-American had been ruled academically ineligible for his freshman season.
Barton, a 6-6 high-flyer from Baltimore who played his senior year at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, is expected to appeal the ruling. If it holds up, however, he can either stay in school, go overseas, or play in the D-League until the 2011 NBA Draft. Read More »
In case you didn’t hear, former NBA All-Star Larry Johnson is interested in being added to the Chicago Bulls’ coaching staff this season. Tom Thibodeau has connections with Johnson from their time today with the New York Knicks (Johnson as a player, Thibodeau as an assistant coach). Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald is reporting that Johnson’s only real competition for the spot is former Phoenix coach Terry Porter. Read More »
It appears as more pieces fall into place, Larry Hughes‘ landscape is becoming clearer. Two weeks ago, we reported that Hughes had narrowed his list to the Heat, Lakers, Celtics and Bobcats. You know, three shots at a ring, and one shot at significant playing time. Well, now that the Heat and Lakers have basically filled out their rosters, it’s down to Boston and Charlotte. Read More »
Maybe the Celtics and Heat should switch rosters. When you think about it, wouldn’t Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Jermaine O’Neal and now Shaq be a better fit amongst the old-folks set in Miami? They can bring Mike Finley and ‘Sheed with them and put together the most intimidating shuffleboard squad of all-time … Yes, Shaq is now part of Team Green, signing up for a reported $2.3 million over two years (or $1.4M for one year depending on where you get your information). The first question that comes to mind: Will he start? Read More »
It’s that time of year again: Dime Magazine and our sites (DimeMag.com, BounceMag.com and HighSchoolHoop.com) are looking for interns. For all of you in the NYC area this Fall, check the details after the jump. Read More »
And the rich keep getting richer. To sum up how the last three years have gone in Boston, one of the Celtics fans in the office just learned that his team basically got Shaquille O’Neal for free, and his reaction amounted to “Eh.”
After sitting available on the free-agent market longer than anyone expected, Shaq officially agreed to terms with the Celtics today. While terms were not disclosed, it’s believed to be a 1-year contract worth $1.4 million. Read More »
You don’t need puppets to tell you that Kobe and LeBron are the two main contestants battling for the title of NBA’s Best Player. The reigning two-time MVP (LeBron) and the reigning two-time Finals MVP (Kobe) are pretty much interchangeable at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, despite what brand-new LeBron haters want to believe with LBJ going to a loaded team in Miami.
But who is the third-best player in the game? During last night’s NBA schedule unveiling on NBA TV, Kenny Smith surprised the panel by naming Kevin Durant No. 3, ahead of Dwyane Wade. Read More »
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