http://www.hoopsworld.com Basketball News & NBA Rumors Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:37:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-pacers-may-not-trade-granger?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-pacers-may-not-trade-granger http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-pacers-may-not-trade-granger#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:02 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=139785 The Indiana Pacers aren't in any rush to trade Danny Granger ... LeBron James has played well in elimination games .... NBA Draft news and notes]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-pacers-may-not-trade-granger/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/spurs-considering-game-5-a-must-win?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spurs-considering-game-5-a-must-win http://www.hoopsworld.com/spurs-considering-game-5-a-must-win#comments Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:00:14 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=139485 The NBA Finals have been a back-and-forth series, and the San Antonio Spurs hope that continues on Sunday. They understand that they desperately need a win in Game 5.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/spurs-considering-game-5-a-must-win/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-2013-draft-news-and-notes?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-2013-draft-news-and-notes http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-2013-draft-news-and-notes#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:19:06 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=139136 The 2013 NBA Draft is approaching. Here are some news and notes related to the draft. ... Jermaine O'Neal plans on playing next season ... Up close with Momo Jones]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-2013-draft-news-and-notes/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-free-agents-to-be-in-2013-finals?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-free-agents-to-be-in-2013-finals http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-free-agents-to-be-in-2013-finals#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:07:49 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=138913 A look at the upcoming free agents who are competing in the 2013 NBA Finals ... Tony Parker gets good news ... USA Basketball announces 27 mini-camp participants ... Up close with Eric Wise]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-free-agents-to-be-in-2013-finals/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-chris-bosh-must-step-up-for-heat?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-chris-bosh-must-step-up-for-heat http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-chris-bosh-must-step-up-for-heat#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:01:22 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=138691 Chris Bosh has struggled this postseason, but he must step up for the Miami HEAT to defend their title ... LeBron James and Danny Green discuss how the other has grown since their days with the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-chris-bosh-must-step-up-for-heat/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-finals-defense-key-for-miami-heat?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-finals-defense-key-for-miami-heat http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-finals-defense-key-for-miami-heat#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:15:25 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=138458 Everyone focuses on the Miami HEAT's offense, but their defense will be the key to repeating as NBA champions ... Mike Miller wants to continue playing for a few more years]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-finals-defense-key-for-miami-heat/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-6513?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-6513 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-6513#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:30:46 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=137369 Join HOOPSWORLD’s Alex Kennedy for his weekly NBA chat this Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Submit your questions early because this chat fills up fast!]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-6513/feed 58 http://www.hoopsworld.com/wade-must-be-aggressive-for-all-of-game-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wade-must-be-aggressive-for-all-of-game-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/wade-must-be-aggressive-for-all-of-game-2#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:00:14 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=138266 Dwyane Wade was aggressive and productive in the first half of Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 2, he needs to play that way over four quarters.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/wade-must-be-aggressive-for-all-of-game-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/mcgrady-discusses-journey-to-nba-finals?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcgrady-discusses-journey-to-nba-finals http://www.hoopsworld.com/mcgrady-discusses-journey-to-nba-finals#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:34:45 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=138248 In a wide-ranging interview, Tracy McGrady discusses his journey to the NBA Finals with the San Antonio Spurs.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/mcgrady-discusses-journey-to-nba-finals/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/danny-green-steps-up-in-nba-finals-debut?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-green-steps-up-in-nba-finals-debut http://www.hoopsworld.com/danny-green-steps-up-in-nba-finals-debut#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:56:07 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=137992 Entering Game 1, some wondered if Danny Green would rise to the occasion in his first NBA Finals. That wasn't an issue and he delivered for the San Antonio Spurs.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/danny-green-steps-up-in-nba-finals-debut/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-duncan-still-dominates-in-old-age?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-duncan-still-dominates-in-old-age http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-duncan-still-dominates-in-old-age#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:00:36 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=137873 Tim Duncan is the model superstar for the model franchise. He's as consistent as it gets, and still producing at 37 years old. ... Adonal Foyle staying busy with an analyst job, children's book and much more ... Up close with Sergey Karasev]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-duncan-still-dominates-in-old-age/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-who-are-the-x-factors-in-finals?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-who-are-the-x-factors-in-finals http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-who-are-the-x-factors-in-finals#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:20:10 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=137553 The Miami HEAT and San Antonio Spurs each have a star-studded Big Three, but who will be the X-Factors in the NBA Finals? ... The transformation of Adonis Thomas]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-who-are-the-x-factors-in-finals/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/cuttino-mobley-discusses-nba-comeback?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cuttino-mobley-discusses-nba-comeback http://www.hoopsworld.com/cuttino-mobley-discusses-nba-comeback#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:00:13 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=137410 Cuttino Mobley, who is trying to return to the NBA nearly five years after his last game, discusses his comeback attempt and what he can offer a team.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/cuttino-mobley-discusses-nba-comeback/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/which-nba-teams-can-still-use-amnesty?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-nba-teams-can-still-use-amnesty http://www.hoopsworld.com/which-nba-teams-can-still-use-amnesty#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:00:09 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=136892 Half of the league has yet to use the amnesty clause, but the number of amnesty-eligible players is quickly dwindling.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/which-nba-teams-can-still-use-amnesty/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-10-potential-steals-in-2013-draft?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-10-potential-steals-in-2013-draft http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-10-potential-steals-in-2013-draft#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 21:00:18 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=136735 Taking a look at 10 players who could end up being steals in the 2013 NBA Draft ... Mike Budenholzer is an excellent hire for the Atlanta Hawks]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-10-potential-steals-in-2013-draft/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-cavaliers-shopping-no-1-pick?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-cavaliers-shopping-no-1-pick http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-cavaliers-shopping-no-1-pick#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 21:11:50 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=136668 The Cleveland Cavaliers are shopping the No. 1 overall pick and weighing all of their options ... Changes to 2013 NBA Summer League ... Up close with Vander Blue]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-cavaliers-shopping-no-1-pick/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-the-drafts-mystery-man?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-the-drafts-mystery-man http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-the-drafts-mystery-man#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 21:12:21 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=136487 Ricky Ledo is one of the most intriguing, and mysterious, players in the 2013 NBA Draft ... Chris Andersen is emerging as Miami HEAT's X-Factor]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-the-drafts-mystery-man/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/warren-ward-taking-unique-route-to-nba?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=warren-ward-taking-unique-route-to-nba http://www.hoopsworld.com/warren-ward-taking-unique-route-to-nba#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 11:12:50 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=136406 Warren Ward is Canada's best kept secret and, although he isn't draft eligible, he may be playing in the NBA next season.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/warren-ward-taking-unique-route-to-nba/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/dennis-schroeder-fulfills-nba-promise-to-late-father?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dennis-schroeder-fulfills-nba-promise-to-late-father http://www.hoopsworld.com/dennis-schroeder-fulfills-nba-promise-to-late-father#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:32 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=135977 Three years ago, Dennis Schroeder promised his dying father than he would one day play in the NBA. Now, the 19-year-old is on the verge of fulfilling that promise.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/dennis-schroeder-fulfills-nba-promise-to-late-father/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-draft-prospects-respond-to-critics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-draft-prospects-respond-to-critics http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-draft-prospects-respond-to-critics#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:35 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=135768 The prospects in the class of 2013 respond to the "weak draft" criticism ... Indiana Pacers won't back down from Miami HEAT ... All-NBA Teams]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-draft-prospects-respond-to-critics/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-harden-recruiting-free-agents?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-harden-recruiting-free-agents http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-harden-recruiting-free-agents#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:43 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=135555 James Harden has been busy recruiting free agents, including Dwight Howard, for the Houston Rockets ... What will the Orlando Magic do at No. 2? ... Up close with ]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-harden-recruiting-free-agents/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-52213?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-52213 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-52213#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:14 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=135248 Join HOOPSWORLD’s Alex Kennedy for his weekly NBA chat this Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. Submit your questions early because this chat fills up fast!]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-chat-with-alex-kennedy-52213/feed 58 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-stan-van-gundy-wont-coach-next-year?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-stan-van-gundy-wont-coach-next-year http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-stan-van-gundy-wont-coach-next-year#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:53 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=135379 Stan Van Gundy wants to eventually return to coaching, but he won't be on the sidelines next year ... A look at the NBA Draft Lottery odds ... Up close with Victor Oladipo ... Clippers fire Vinny Del Negro]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-stan-van-gundy-wont-coach-next-year/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-top-five-destinations-for-dwight-howard?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-top-five-destinations-for-dwight-howard http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-top-five-destinations-for-dwight-howard#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:16 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=134473 Top five destinations for unrestricted free agent Dwight Howard ... What's next for Al Harrington? ... Up close with C.J. Harris]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-top-five-destinations-for-dwight-howard/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/cuttino-mobley-to-work-out-for-nba-teams?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cuttino-mobley-to-work-out-for-nba-teams http://www.hoopsworld.com/cuttino-mobley-to-work-out-for-nba-teams#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:51:46 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=134444 http://www.hoopsworld.com/cuttino-mobley-to-work-out-for-nba-teams/feed 0