Yannis Koutroupis Archive
NBA AM: Kevin Martin Saw Trade Coming
Kevin Martin knew he was going to be traded at some point this season... Kobe Bryant fires back at critics... Trevor Booker discusses his approach in year three... »Read More
NBA AM: Brad Beal’s Strong Support System
Brad Beal has a lot of support from his teammates in Washington... Harden will sign an extension in Houston... Ty Lawson talks stall... »Read More
Sam Presti Talks About The Harden Trade
Thunder general manager Sam Presti held a press conference today discussing the James Harden trade at length and its impact on the team. »Read More
The Truth Behind The James Harden Trade
A look at the truth's involved in the shocking trade that sent James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 10/26/12
Join senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis for his weekly chat this Friday Oct. 26 at 11 am est! »Read More

NBA AM: Can The Lakers Flip The Switch?
Can the Lakers turn it around quickly after a winless preseason? Stern wants the NBA back in Seattle... The Mavs make roster changes and more! »Read More
NBA PM: David Stern Leaving Big Shoes To Fill
David Stern officially announced his retirement date, leaving big shoes for Adam Silver to fill... Delonte West fires back... Andrew Wiggins reclassifies... »Read More

NBA PM: The Growth Of The Clippers
Matt Barnes has seen just how much the Clippers have grown... Dirk Nowitzki talks about his return... Grizzlies sale getting closer and more! »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 10/19/12
Senior NBA and NCAA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday Oct. 19 at 11 am est! »Read More
NBA AM: Surgery Looming For Dirk?
A look at how surgery for Dirk Nowitzki could impact the Mavericks... Up close with Andre Iguodala... Deron Williams, A.J. Price have confrontation in first game at Barclays Center and more! »Read More

NBA AM: Lawson, Nuggets Nearing Extension?
Details on the ongoing extension discussions between Ty Lawson and the Denver Nuggets... Andrew Bynum gets another injection on his right knee... Marcin Gortat out to prove himself without Steve Nash... »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 10/12/12
Senior NBA and NCAA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday October 12 at 11 am est! »Read More
NBA AM: Jrue Holiday Feels The 76ers Can Contend
Jrue Holiday talks about how the 76ers will play and can contend this year... Smush Parker fires back at Kobe Bryant... Lakers point guards on the move? »Read More
NBA AM: Dwight Howard’s Debut Pushed Back?
Dwight Howard may not play in the preseason like he said he might last week... Kevin Durant sets the record straight on workouts with LeBron... Thomas Robinson playing some SF? »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 10/5/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday October 5 at 11 am EST! »Read More
NBA AM: Extending Manu Ginobili?
Don't be surprised if Manu Ginobili gets extended by the Spurs this season... Dwight Howard brushes off Shaq... Matt Barnes' career comes full circle and more! »Read More
Spurs Fueled By Western Conference Finals Loss
The San Antonio Spurs have yet to get over the way they ended last season and sound as if they will use it for motivation all season long. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 9/28/12
Join senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis for his weekly chat this Friday September 28 at 11 am est! »Read More
NBA AM: Evans Eager For Season To Start
Tyreke Evans is eager for the start of the most important season of his career... Stephen Curry upset by Team USA snub... Fines for flopping? And more! »Read More

NCAA: C.J. McCollum Ready For Final Run
Lehigh senior shooting guard C.J. McCollum is ready to go out on a high note as a senior after passing on the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More
NBA AM: Spurs’ Championship Window Still Open?
Former Spur Bruce Bowen feels like last year was the team's best shot to win another ring... Knicks pass on Tracy McGrady... Jonas Valanciunas injury update and more! »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 9/21/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday September 21 at 11 am est! »Read More

NBA AM: Where Howard Helps The Lakers The Most
Mike Brown says where Dwight Howard will help the Lakers the most... Chris Paul said he preferred the Clippers... Roy Williams has surgery. »Read More
NBA PM: Lin Sees How Different Houston Is
Jeremy Lin gets a reality check of how different life in Houston is his second time around... Metta World Peace has lofty goals... News and notes from the NCAA. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 9/14/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday September 14 at 11 am est. »Read More

NBA AM: Ollie Ready To Take Over At UConn?
Kevin Ollie is strongly being considered to replace the recently retired Jim Calhoun at UConn... Kendrick Perkins says James Harden extension is close... LeBron James leaves CAA... »Read More
NBA PM: West Teams Facing The Most Pressure
A look at five teams in the Western Conference who are facing the most pressure in 2012-13... A look at Tuesday's news and notes from across the league... »Read More
NBA PM: East Teams Facing The Most Pressure
A look at the five teams in the Eastern Conference who are under the most pressure to win... Free agency news from across the league... »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 9/7/12
Join senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis for his weekly chat this Friday September 7 at 11 am est. »Read More

NBA AM: Olajuwon Feels The Rockets’ Pain
Hakeem Olajuwon talks about the Houston Rockets struggles in part one of HOOPSWORLD's sit down with the legend... Non first-round picks sticking... Mexican League wants Shaq... »Read More

NCAA: Carter-Williams Ready To Lead Syracuse
Michael Carter-Williams' confidence is back and he's ready to lead the Orange as a sophomore... Wells, Maryland playing the waiting game... A recruiting update. »Read More
NBA PM: What Future Draft Picks Can Turn Into
A historic look at who some of the best future draft picks involved in trades turned out to be... NCAA could be losing some star power... Dwight Howard teaming up with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 8/31/12
Join senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis for his weekly chat this Friday August 31 at 12 pm est. »Read More
NBA AM: Anderson Improving More in 2012-13?
Ryan Anderson talks about his role in New Orleans and thoughts on Orlando... Lakers honor three all-time greats... Coach Pop hosts an interesting Q&A... »Read More

NCAA: Canaan Out To Top Historic Junior Year
Isaiah Canaan talks up the 2012-13 season and his goals... Cameron Ridley tests himself against the best big men... Tyler Ennis commits to Syracuse with championship aspirations. »Read More

Ennis Wants To Lead Syracuse Back To The Top
Jim Boeheim's first big recruit from the 2013 class, Tyler Ennis, has goals of winning a national championship on the 10th anniversary of their 2003 crown. »Read More
NBA PM: The Most Important Role Players
A look at the 10 most important role players... Up close with Jordan Adams... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gets his statue. »Read More

NBA AM: Miles Ready To Fight For Playoff Berth
The Cleveland Cavaliers may be thought of as a team of the future, but C.J. Miles has playoff aspirations for this season... Adrian Clark shows how valuable perseverance is for an aspiring agents... »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 8/24/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday August 24th at 11 am EST! »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Thunder Win It All?
Have the improved HEAT and Lakers left the Thunder in the dust? Mike Brown reflects on 2011-12 and how he'll grow from it... Up Close With Ryan Watkins. »Read More
NBA PM: 2011 Lottery Picks Needing A Change?
A look at four lottery picks from 2011 who may need a change of scenery... Mark Cuban blasts Jason Kidd... Up close with Gorgui Dieng... »Read More

Faisal Aden Bounces Back In A Big Way
Just four months after having his right knee surgically repaired, Faisal Aden has fulfilled his professional aspirations and the NBA is watching closely. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 8/17/12
Join senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis for his weekly chat this Friday August 17 at 11 am EST! »Read More
NBA AM: Shabazz Muhammad On NBA Fast Track?
Shabazz Muhammad is certainly NBA bound if he's permanently ineligible... Nick Young and Dorrell Wright talk Andrew Bynum... Trevor Ariza all business... »Read More
Who To Watch From adidas Nations
A look at the top 15 players from the 2012 adidas Nations, including Isaiah Austin, Steven Adams, and Sean Kilpatrick. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Noel Admits He Has Work To Do
Nerlens Noel details how he plans to improve after a poor showing at adidas Nations... Team USA goes for gold... Up close with Craig Smith... »Read More

NBA PM: Bynum Excited To Be A 76er
Andrew Bynum is excited to finally have a team of his own... The Nuggets Welcome Andre Iguodala... The Lakers sign Jodie Meeks and more! »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 8/10/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday August 10 at 11 am EST! »Read More
Nerlens Noel: ‘I’ll Play My Own Game’
Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel isn't getting caught up in trying to be Anthony Davis. Instead, he's planning to just play within himself. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 8/3/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday August 3rd at 11 am EST! »Read More
NBA AM: Landry, Warriors Playoff Bound?
Carl Landry talks about joining the Warriors in a HOOPSWORLD exclusive ... Is this the year Marcus Landry sticks? ... C.J. Miles considering the Lakers and more! »Read More
NBA PM: Vaughn Embracing Uncertainty
Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn is embracing all the uncertainty that comes with the job... Warriors bench about to get boosted... Up close with Jacob Pullen... »Read More

NBA Saturday: Draft Prospects In Olympics
A look at the top NBA Draft prospects participating in the 2012 Olympics... Tony Wroten ready to help replace O.J. Mayo... Up close with Keith Benson... »Read More
NBA@2: Cole Already Focused On Title Defense
Norris Cole is already working towards winning his second title... Jae Crowder the perfect fit in Dallas... Brad Wanamaker talks about trying to make the Hawks. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 7/27/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday July 27 at 11 am EST. »Read More
NBA AM: The Orlando Magic’s Next Move?
It's time for the Orlando Magic to decide what they're going to do with Dwight Howard... Andrei Kirilenko set to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves ... Up close with Festus Ezeli. »Read More
Barton Proves His Worth In Las Vegas
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Will Barton showed that he's much better than just the 40th overall selection at the Las Vegas Summer League. »Read More
NBA PM: Mike Dunlap Getting A Head Start
Mike Dunlap is ahead of the curve thanks to coaching his summer league team... Wilson Chandler ready to make a playoff push... Patrick Patterson talks about the Rockets situation. »Read More
NBA Chat With Yannis 7/20/12
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis hosts his weekly chat this Friday June 20 at 11 am EST. »Read More
O’Neal: ‘I Feel The Best I Have In 5 Years’
Free agent big man Jermaine O'Neal breaks down what he's looking for in his next team and gives an update on how much healthier he is than in recent years. »Read More
Things Back To Normal For Mike Brown
In an exclusive interview with HOOPSWORLD, Mike Brown details how much he is looking forward to things getting back to normal and having Steve Nash. »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Hawks’ New Direction
Hawks head coach Larry Drew talks about the team's new direction. Jarrett Jack excited to be a Golden State Warrior. Up Close with JaJuan Johnson. »Read More
Orlando Summer League Day 3: Studs, Duds
Enes Kanter and Miles Plumlee shined on day three of the Orlando Summer League while Orlando Johnson and the Detroit Pistons struggled. »Read More
Orlando Summer League Day 2: Studs, Duds
Lance Stephenson and Austin Daye stood out on day two, while Cole Aldrich struggled again along with Justin Harper. »Read More
Spurs Re-Sign Duncan And Three Others
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Tim Duncan, Boris Diaw, Daniel Green and Patty Mills on Tuesday in their first offseason movement of the summer. »Read More












































