NBA Things I Think About the Chris Paul Debacle
The whole scenario where the league denied a trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers really left me scratching my head in more ways than one.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Andrew Bynum, Basketball, Chris Paul, Houston Rockets, Kevin Martin, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, Luis Scola, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Pau Gasol
NBA: Breaking Down the Hornets, Pacers, Nets, Rockets Deal
The Hornets, Pacers, Nets, and Rockets pulled off the biggest trade to date this summer with Darren Collison, Troy Murphy, Trevor Ariza, and Courtney Lee all changing teams. Eric Engberg checks in with his take on the deal.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Courtney Lee, Darren Collison, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, James Posey, Julian Wright, Marco Bellinelli, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Trevor Ariza, Troy Murphy
NBA: Free Agency, News, Notes, And Updates
As day two of NBA free agency kicks off Eric Engberg checks in with some news, notes, and updates from some of the lesser known players around the league.
Categories: 2010 Free Agency, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boston Celtics, Brad Miller, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, David Lee, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jordan Farmar, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Mike Miller, NBA, NBA Free Agents, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton, Tyrus Thomas, Utah Jazz, Wesley Matthews
NBA: Free Agency, News, and Notes
The 2010 free agent frenzy is under way and Eric Engberg checks in with some thoughts on where some of the big names may end up going.
Categories: 2010 Free Agency, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Altanta Hawks, Amare Stoudamire, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, David Lee, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Eddy Curry, Free Agents, Gilbert Arenas, Houston Rockets, Joe Johnson, John Salmons, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Paul Pierce, Phoenix Suns, Ray Allen, Richard Jefferson, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Vince Carter, Washington Wizards, Where Will Chris Bosh Go, Where Will Dwyane Wade Go, Where Will LeBron Go, Where Will LeBron Sign
NBA: Breaking Down the First Round of the 2010 Draft
The 2010 NBA draft is in the books. Eric Engberg breaks down each of the 30 first round picks in last night's draft.
Categories: 2010 NBA Draft, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: 2010 NBA Draft, Al-Farouq Aminu, Atlanta Hawks, Avery Bradley, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cole Aldrich, Craig Brackins, Damion James, Daniel Orton, DeMarcus Cousins, Derrick Favors, Detroit Pistons, Dominique Jones, Ed Davis, Ekpe Udoh, Elliot Williams, Eric Bledsoe, Evan Turner, Golden State Warriors, Gordon Hayward, Greg Monroe, Greivis Vasquez, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, James Anderson, John Wall, Jordan Crawford, Kevin Seraphin, Larry Sanders, Lazar Hayward, Los Angeles Clippers, Luke Babbit, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Patrick Patterson, Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Quincy Pondexter, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Trevor Booker, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Wesley Johnson, Xavier Henry
Houston Gets Kevin Martin, T-Mac to Knicks in Three Team Deal
The Rockets finally dealt Tracy McGrady to the Knicks and managed to get Kevin Martin and a first round pick back in the process. What does the deal mean for the Rockets, Kings, and Knicks?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Carl Landry, Hilton Armstrong, Houston Rockets, Jared Jeffries, Joey Dorsey, Jordan Hill, Kevin Martin, Larry Hughes, NBA, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Sergio Rodriguez, Tracy McGrady
Bidding on McGrady Down to Two Teams
The Rockets seem to have whittled down Tracy McGrady's potential destination to two teams. Find out which one has the inside track and how delusional their front office is on the potential of landing McGrady.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Brad Miller, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Jared Jeffries, John Salmons, Jordan Hill, Kirk Hinrich, Larry Hughes, NBA, New York Knicks, Tracy McGrady, Trade Rumors, Tyrus Thomas
Andre Iguodala Becoming a Hot Commodity
Several playoff teams looking to add another scorer prior to the trade deadline seem to have a genuine interest in Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala, and the Sixers reportedly seem to be interested in moving him.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Andre Igoudala, Andre Stoudemire, Basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Jason Kapono, Jason Richardson, Josh Howard, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Samuel Dalembert, Tracy McGrady, Trade Rumors, Willie Green, Zydrunas Ilgauskus
Caron Butler on the Move?
Rumors of an impending fire sale are swirling around the Wizards these days. Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are rumored to be on the block, but, it is looking like Butler may be the most likely to go at this stage.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Al Harrington, Basketball, Brendan Haywood, Caron Butler, Dallas Mavericks, DeShawn Stevenson, Houston Rockets, Josh Howard, NBA, New York Knicks, Tracy McGrady, Trade Rumors, Washington Wizards
NBA: Major Changes Coming in DC?
To say this season has been a disappointment for the Wizards may be an understatement, it has been a disaster. The Wizards were supposed to be back in playoff contention after a disastrous 19 win season. While the Wizards are on pace to win a lot more than 19 games this season there could be big changes on the horizon in the nation's capital.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Antawn Jamison, Basketball, Caron Butler, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Gilbert Arenas, Houston Rockets, Luol Deng, Miami Heat, NBA, Tracy McGrady, Washington Wizards, Zydrunas Ilgauskus
NBA: Are the Rockets Serious About Dealing Tracy McGrady?
The Rockets gave Tracy McGrady a leave of absence from the team earlier this week and have told him they will do their best to try and deal him rather than meet his request for more playing time. Given what is being reported since then one really has to wonder how serious the Rockets are about dealing him.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA, Tracy McGrady
NBA: Rockets Trying to Deal McGrady, Brand on the Block
The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking to deal Tracy McGrady while the Sixers are desperate to unload Elton Brand and Sam Dalembert. Poppickle's Eric Engberg wonders if the Sixers have talked to the Rockets about a possible swap of contracts.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Elton Brand, Houston Rockets, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Samuel Dalembert, Tracy McGrady
NBA: Shots From Beyond the Arc
The Tracy McGrady situation continues to simmer in Houston. Is he any closer to playing or is Adelman just stringing him along? Is Patrick Ewing going to be the next coach of the Nets?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA, New Jersey Nets, Patrick Ewing, Tracy McGrady
NBA: Shots From Beyond the Arc
Tracy McGrady is back at practice for the Rockets, the Hornets got two keepers in last summer's draft, and Roy Hibbert may be headed to the bench in Indy.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Darren Collison, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jeff Foster, Marcus Thornton, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Roy Hibbert, Tracy McGrady
NBA: Will Tracy McGrady Play for Houston Again?
There have been several reports circulating around the league about Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets. With all of the conflicting reports and hemming and hawing that seems to be going on in regards to T-Mac and the Rockets these days one begins to wonder if McGrady will ever suit up for the Rockets again.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Pickle's Picks, Sports Tags: Aaron Brooks, Basketball, Houston Rockets, Kyle Lowry, NBA, Tracy McGrady, Trevor Ariza, Yao Ming
