Hoops Links: Lee, Matthews, Martin
On this date in 1991, USA Basketball announced the “Dream Team” for the 1992 Olympics. Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson, and John Stockton were named to the team. Not bad. In May of the next year, Christian Laettner and Clyde Drexler were added to the squad.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Grizzly Bear Blues has concerns about Courtney Lee.
- Blazer’s Edge says there’s a limit to how much the Blazers can pay for Wesley Matthews.
- Detroit Bad Boys talks Cartier Martin.
- Posting and Toasting wishes Josh Harrellson the best in Chongqing.
- Raptors HQ says Toronto doesn’t necessarily need a Canadian player.
- Thunderous Intentions looks at what Eric Bledsoe to the Wolves would mean for OKC.
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Hoops Links: Spurs, Patterson, Nets
Roughly three years ago today, Ron Artest legally changed his name to Metta World Peace. This summer, MWP signed to play with the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association and he told his fans on Twitter that he’ll be changing his name to The Pandas Friend.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Red Rock Basketball looks at the Spurs from a fantasy perspective in their latest podcast.
- Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues has ten games to watch this year.
- Raptors HQ has some kind words for Patrick Patterson.
- Nylon Calculus runs down the greatest int’l players we never saw.
- Nets Daily says Jerome Jordan could be a good fit in Brooklyn.
- Hot Hot Hoops wonders which version of Danny Granger will show up in Miami.
- At The Hive looks back on the best live Bobcats game they’ve ever seen.
- Upside & Motor talks Jordan Adams.
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Hoops Links: Durant, Pacers, Bogdanovic
Roughly 35 years ago today, Ann Meyers of UCLA signed a contract with the Pacers. Although Meyers did not make the team, she became the first woman given a tryout by an NBA team, and she worked with the team through training camp.
Recently, women’s basketball star Becky Hammon made history when she was named as an assistant coach for the Spurs. Not only is the six-time WNBA All-Star the first female full-time assistant coach in NBA history, she’s the first female to serve in that capacity in any of the four major professional sports in North America.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Red Rock Basketball has their head-to-head fantasy top ten, starting with Kevin Durant.
- Indy Cornrows looks at the Pacers’ camp invitees.
- Nets Daily has high praise for Bojan Bogdanovic.
- Posting and Toasting wants to know if the Knicks will defend the outside shot.
- Canis Hoopus has hope for the T’Wolves.
- Roundball Mining Company likes Kenneth Faried‘s play at the World Cup.
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Hoops Links: World Cup, Thunder, Rondo
On this date in 1990, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the first African American player in Knicks history, passed away at the age of 67 from a heart attack. As a 27-year-old NBA rookie, Clifton helped lead the Knicks to their first-ever appearance in the NBA finals, losing in Game Seven. During his eight seasons in the NBA, Clifton averaged 10 PPG and 9 RPG per contest. At age 34, he became the oldest player to that point in NBA history to be named an All-Star.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Six Championship Drive previews the 2014 World Cup.
- Hoops Habit has five bold predictions for the Thunder.
- The Daily Dribble looks at potential landing spots for Rajon Rondo.
- Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues looks at the Kevin Love deal from a fantasy perspective.
- Red Rock Basketball talks Knicks on their latest podcast.
- Liberty Ballers previews something very cool coming to Philadelphia.
- Detroit Bad Boys is excited for some long distance shooting.
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Hoops Links: Heat, Teletovic, Parsons, Allen
On this date in 2008, the USA basketball team — the Redeem Team — dropped Spain in a closer than the score indicates final, 118-107. The win brought the gold back to USA basketball after a disappointing bronze medal showing in 2004. Team USA was led by Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Heat Beat says the Heat need major help from the younger players.
- Red Rock Basketball likes Mirza Teletovic in fantasy basketball.
- Mavs Moneyball looks at Chandler Parsons‘ offensive tendencies.
- Grizzly Bear Blues has some advice for Tony Allen.
- At The Hive wonders how much Kemba Walker is worth.
- Red94 expects big things from James Harden.
- Cavs: The Blog considers a few different lineups for this season.
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Hoops Links: Monroe, George, Leonard, Wizards
On this date in 2007, troubled forward Eddie Griffin died in a car crash in Houston. The former Seton Hall star had more than three times the legal alcohol limit in his system when he crashed. Griffin was drafted with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2001 draft, a testament to his talent and athleticism, but was never able to put it all together at the next level.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Six Championship Drive talks Greg Monroe and the qualifying offer.
- Indy Cornrows is glad to see Paul George‘s positive attitude.
- Red Rock Fantasy Basketball joined in on an industry mock draft.
- Pounding The Rock discusses Kawhi Leonard‘s next deal.
- Bullets Forever looks at how the Wizards can stop the Cavs.
- Welcome To Loud City examines OKC in a year from now.
- The Bird Writes discusses Omer Asik‘s defensive impact.
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Hoops Links: Paul, Sonics, George
On this date in 1920, legendary Knicks coach Red Holzman was born in Brooklyn, New York. From 1967 to 1982, Holzman manned the sidelines for the Knicks and helped lead them to two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. Holzman’s lengthy stint as Knicks coach was interrupted only in 1977 when his former star pupil Willis Reed took over coaching duties, but he would return back to his rightful place on the bench near the start of the 1978/79 campaign.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Fully Clips explains how Sam Cassell helped the Clippers land Chris Paul.
- The Daily Dribble gives us their all-time Sonics/Thunder starting five.
- Indy Cornrows makes a plea on Paul George‘s behalf.
- Canis Hoopus says the Cavs and Wolves need to tread lightly.
- Bullets Forever looks back on a pivotal moment from this past season.
- Celtics Blog can wait for fireworks.
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Hoops Links: George, Grizzlies, Heat, Gobert
On this date in 1949, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA. The BAA included the Boston Celtics, Minneapolis Lakers (later Los Angeles Lakers), New York Knicks, Philadelphia Warriors (later Golden State Warriors), and the Rochester Royals (later Sacramento Kings). The NBL included the Syracuse Nationals (later Philadelphia 76ers) and the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (later Atlanta Hawks).
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Red Rock Fantasy Basketball laments the Paul George injury.
- The Daily Dribble gives us their all-time Grizzlies starting five.
- Hot Hot Hoops looks at what George’s injury means for the Heat.
- SLC Dunk tries to figure out what the Jazz have in Rudy Gobert.
- Grizzly Bear Blues sizes up Quincy Pondexter.
- At The Hive looks at the Hornets’ offseason agenda between now and training camp.
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Hoops Links: MCW, Meeks, Pistons
On this date in 1993, Celtics star Reggie Lewis died after collapsing on a Brandeis University basketball court during practice. Lewis, who played six years for the C’s and earned an All-Star nod in 1991/92, was just 27 years old.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Red Rock Fantasy Basketball makes the case against Michael Carter-Williams.
- Six Championship Drive likes the Pistons’ signing of Jodie Meeks.
- Detroit Bad Boys pitches some Pistons-themed sitcoms.
- The Bird Writes talks corporate knowledge.
- Legion Report turns in their summer league notes.
- SLC Dunk looks at rookie head coaches.
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Hoops Links: Butler, Lance, LeBron
On this date in 2000, Isiah Thomas was named head coach of the Pacers, replacing Larry Bird, who stepped down following the 1999-2000 NBA season. Thomas, then 39, was a 12-time All-Star and led the Pistons to two NBA championships and was the Finals MVP in 1990. He also led Indiana University to the NCAA championship in 1981. As with Bird, who was the 1997-98 NBA Coach of the Year, the Pacers’ job was Thomas’ first coaching experience. Thomas coached the Pacers to three consecutive winning seasons, though each campaign ended with a first-round ouster.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Six Championship Drive talks D.J. Augustin and Caron Butler.
- RotoWire looks at Lance Stephenson‘s fantasy value in Charlotte.
- FanDuel has seven ways LeBron James‘ return impacts the Cavs.
- There Is No Clutch has some thoughts on LeBron leaving Miami.
- The Starting Five says it’s business, not personal, for LeBron.
- Legion Report looks at more potential offseason moves for the Cavs.
- Red Rock Fantasy Basketball talks Trevor Ariza and more in this week’s podcast.
- Lakerholicz has six reasons why Carlos Boozer makes sense for L.A.
- The Daily Dribble gives us their all-time Lakers starting five.
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