http://www.hoopsworld.com Basketball News & NBA Rumors Wed, 22 May 2013 03:29:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-sunday-wrap-up-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-all-star-sunday-wrap-up-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-sunday-wrap-up-2#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:15:33 +0000 Derek Page http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116301 A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-sunday-wrap-up-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/joakim-noahs-game-matures-as-he-does?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joakim-noahs-game-matures-as-he-does http://www.hoopsworld.com/joakim-noahs-game-matures-as-he-does#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:01:30 +0000 Joel Brigham http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116289 Joakim Noah is the player everybody loves to hate, but his skills have finally caught up to his mouth, which is a good thing for the Chicago Bulls.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/joakim-noahs-game-matures-as-he-does/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-all-star-game?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gallery-2013-nba-all-star-game http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-all-star-game#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:36:49 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116296 Here are some of the best pictures from the 2013 NBA All-Star Game in Houston.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-all-star-game/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/rising-star-anthony-davis-has-all-star-dreams?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rising-star-anthony-davis-has-all-star-dreams http://www.hoopsworld.com/rising-star-anthony-davis-has-all-star-dreams#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:56:50 +0000 Susan Bible http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116266 Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Hornets knows what it takes to have longevity in the NBA; he’s aiming for it all.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/rising-star-anthony-davis-has-all-star-dreams/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/all-star-interview-blake-griffin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-star-interview-blake-griffin http://www.hoopsworld.com/all-star-interview-blake-griffin#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:16:54 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116257 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin addresses the media at All-Star Weekend in Houston.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/all-star-interview-blake-griffin/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/all-star-interview-eric-bledsoe?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-star-interview-eric-bledsoe http://www.hoopsworld.com/all-star-interview-eric-bledsoe#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:14:23 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116251 Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe addresses the media at All-Star Weekend in Houston.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/all-star-interview-eric-bledsoe/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/dion-waiters-finds-right-fit-with-cavaliers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dion-waiters-finds-right-fit-with-cavaliers http://www.hoopsworld.com/dion-waiters-finds-right-fit-with-cavaliers#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:00:47 +0000 Alex Raskin http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116101 Dion Waiters scored 23 points off the bench at the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge alongside teammate Kyrie Irving. ]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/dion-waiters-finds-right-fit-with-cavaliers/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/terrence-ross-wins-nba-dunk-contest?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=terrence-ross-wins-nba-dunk-contest http://www.hoopsworld.com/terrence-ross-wins-nba-dunk-contest#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:47:22 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116205 Terrence Ross wore the Vince Carter throwback. Then he followed in his Toronto Raptors predecessor’s footsteps. Ross won the NBA All-Star weekend slam dunk contest Saturday night in a memorable final round against Utah Jazz forward and defending champion Jeremy Evans. Ross had the best first round in the event and followed through to become [...]]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/terrence-ross-wins-nba-dunk-contest/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-saturday-wrap-up-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-all-star-saturday-wrap-up-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-saturday-wrap-up-2#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:47:34 +0000 Richard Hardy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116178 NBA All-Star Saturday Night featured the D-League All-Star Game, Shooting Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-saturday-wrap-up-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-slam-dunk-contest?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gallery-2013-nba-slam-dunk-contest http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-slam-dunk-contest#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:03:05 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116147 Check out some of the best pictures from the 2013 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-slam-dunk-contest/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-skills-challenge?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gallery-2013-nba-skills-challenge http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-skills-challenge#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:57:54 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116162 Check out some of the best pictures from the 2013 NBA Skills Challenge.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-skills-challenge/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-three-point-shootout?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gallery-2013-nba-three-point-shootout http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-three-point-shootout#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:55:16 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116157 Check out some of the best pictures from the 2013 NBA Three-Point Shootout.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/gallery-2013-nba-three-point-shootout/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/kevin-garnett-wont-waive-no-trade-clause?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kevin-garnett-wont-waive-no-trade-clause http://www.hoopsworld.com/kevin-garnett-wont-waive-no-trade-clause#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:04:33 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116093 Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett says that he's not going to waive his no-trade clause.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/kevin-garnett-wont-waive-no-trade-clause/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/pacers-paul-george-enters-nbas-elite?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pacers-paul-george-enters-nbas-elite http://www.hoopsworld.com/pacers-paul-george-enters-nbas-elite#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:32:12 +0000 Lang Greene http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116075 With his first All-Star nod, Paul George’s name is being mentioned with the league’s elite. Can he lead Indiana to playoff greatness?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/pacers-paul-george-enters-nbas-elite/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/wizards-bradley-beal-on-an-all-star-path?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wizards-bradley-beal-on-an-all-star-path http://www.hoopsworld.com/wizards-bradley-beal-on-an-all-star-path#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:00:40 +0000 Stephen Brotherston http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116057 Wizards' Bradley Beal has two Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month awards. Can he be a future All-Star?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/wizards-bradley-beal-on-an-all-star-path/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great http://www.hoopsworld.com/andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:23:28 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115992 Despite a back injury, Detroit Pistons rookie Andre Drummond is confident he will develop into high-impact NBA player.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/spoelstra-heat-continue-to-find-success?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spoelstra-heat-continue-to-find-success http://www.hoopsworld.com/spoelstra-heat-continue-to-find-success#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:00:47 +0000 Alex Kennedy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115994 With Erik Spoelstra coaching and the Big Three starting, the Miami HEAT will be well represented in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/spoelstra-heat-continue-to-find-success/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/who-wins-the-2013-nba-dunk-contest?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-wins-the-2013-nba-dunk-contest http://www.hoopsworld.com/who-wins-the-2013-nba-dunk-contest#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:10:41 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116041 HOOPSWORLD wants your prediction on who will win the 2013 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/who-wins-the-2013-nba-dunk-contest/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-friday-wrap-up-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-all-star-friday-wrap-up-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-friday-wrap-up-2#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:32:10 +0000 Stephen Brotherston http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115980 The NBA's All-Star weekend kicked off on Friday with a practice, Hall of Fame announcements, Celebrity game and the Rising Stars game.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-all-star-friday-wrap-up-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/kawhi-leonard-an-unassuming-star-in-the-making?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kawhi-leonard-an-unassuming-star-in-the-making http://www.hoopsworld.com/kawhi-leonard-an-unassuming-star-in-the-making#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:03 +0000 Tommy Beer http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115848 Tim Duncan and Tony Parker’s wingman Kawhi Leonard explains how he’s earned the trust of Gregg Popovich.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/kawhi-leonard-an-unassuming-star-in-the-making/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/thompson-happy-to-be-back-in-texas?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thompson-happy-to-be-back-in-texas http://www.hoopsworld.com/thompson-happy-to-be-back-in-texas#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:18:29 +0000 Richard Hardy http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115821 Tristan Thompson discusses why he calls Texas his home away from home, the physicality of the NBA game and his admiration for Chris Bosh.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/thompson-happy-to-be-back-in-texas/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/kidd-gilchrist-discusses-nba-transition?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kidd-gilchrist-discusses-nba-transition http://www.hoopsworld.com/kidd-gilchrist-discusses-nba-transition#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:25:58 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115811 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist discusses his experience at All-Star Weekend in Houston and his transition from college to the NBA.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/kidd-gilchrist-discusses-nba-transition/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/kenneth-faried-discusses-dunk-contest-props?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenneth-faried-discusses-dunk-contest-props http://www.hoopsworld.com/kenneth-faried-discusses-dunk-contest-props#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:56:49 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115801 Kenneth Faried discusses his love of hustling and rebounding, what to expect from him in the dunk contest and his case for using props.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/kenneth-faried-discusses-dunk-contest-props/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-five-best-rookie-game-performances?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-five-best-rookie-game-performances http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-five-best-rookie-game-performances#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:00:07 +0000 Tommy Beer http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115766 Ranking the best individual performances we’ve ever seen in the NBA’s “Rising Stars” Challenge…]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-five-best-rookie-game-performances/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/predicting-the-2013-nba-all-star-winners?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=predicting-the-2013-nba-all-star-winners http://www.hoopsworld.com/predicting-the-2013-nba-all-star-winners#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:26:44 +0000 HOOPSWORLD http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115650 HOOPSWORLD's writers predict who will win each event at the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend.]]> 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