Archive for the ‘NBA Rumors’ Category

Los Angeles Lakers to Amnesty Metta World Peace?

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers decided not to use their amnesty clause before the start of this season, but that doesn't mean they aren't planning to exercise it at some point. While the Lakers enjoy having Ron Artest Metta World Peace on their roster, and he's very popular with his teammates, general ...

Timberwolves Low-Balling Kevin Love?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is in in line for a big extension and obviously the team wants to get something done with its franchise cornerstone. According to reports, Minnesota is preparing to offer Love a four-year deal worth $60 million and that will probably happen within the next few ...

Kobe Bryant Not Looking To Be Traded

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Over the past week rumors circulated that Kobe Bryant was irate that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded long-time teammate Lamar Odom and that he was going to demand a trade from the team. Those reports were apparently completely unfounded. In an extensive interview published today, the 33-year-old Bryant had the ...

Dwight Howard: Trade Request Still Stands

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Yes, the Dwight Howard trade saga is still going on. A day after the Orlando Magic said they were no longer listening to offers for the five-time All-Star, he claimed that his request to be traded had not actually been withdrawn. Howard can opt out of his contract in July and ...

Dwight Howard Wants To Stay In Orlando Now?

Monday, December 12th, 2011

The ongoing saga of Dwight Howard's future home took another turn on Monday as he hinted that he wouldn't mind staying with the Orlando Magic. Despite everything we've heard about how the superstar center has been pushing for a trade, he may have actually changed his mind and decided that ...

Kevin Love To Stay In Minnesota?

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Now that the Minnesota Timberwolves have finally hired Rick Adelman as their head coach the team's next order of business will be signing All-Star forward Kevin Love to a long-term extension. Good news for Wolves fans, apparently Love is a huge fan of the Adelman hiring. Love and Adelman have known ...

The Knicks’ Free Agency Options Are Hilarious

Monday, June 27th, 2011

The New York Knicks made a bold move when they shipped half of their active roster to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. Now the franchise's front office will be paying for that as it tries to fill out a roster without spending much money. You ...

Patrick Ewing To Get An Interview With Detroit Pistons

Friday, June 24th, 2011

The Detroit Pistons are still searching for a head coach after firing John Kuester on June 5. Several candidates have emerged over the past month, but the Pistons are still yet to hitch their wagon to a new head guy. Now reports have surfaced that claim a Hall of Famer ...

Lamar Odom Being Shopped By The Los Angeles Lakers

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Much has been made concerning several trades the Los Angeles Lakers have explored recently. More specifics of those discussions have been made public over the past few hours. The biggest splash concerned a potential trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves that would have brought Kevin Love and the No. 2 pick in ...

Kemba Walker’s Draft Stock Is Falling

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Kemba Walker's transformation during the past year was incredible to watch. He went from a decent point guard to (arguably) the best college basketball player in the nation. Then he took his UConn team from being perceived as a fringe postseason squad to national champions while absolutely dominating the NCAA ...