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Nets get first win of season

Published 4 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Friday night in New Jersey the Nets finally won their first game of the 2009-10 NBA regular season, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. It was the first game for new Nets interim head coach Kiki Vandeweghe. The game was fairly close from start to finish, with the Bobcats leading by one point ...
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Nets hire Del Harris as assistant coach

Published 8 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The New Jersey Nets have named Del Harris as an assistant coach, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. Harris joins Tom Barrise, John Loyer, Roy Rogers and Doug Overton as a member of Interim Head Coach Kiki Vandeweghe’s staff. Harris, 72, joins the Nets following one season as an assistant ...
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Knicks City Dancers comic book

Published 9 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The Knicks City Dancers are unveiling the first-ever NBA dance team comic book at two autograph signing sessions held at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Dec. 6. Members of the team will be on hand during “Knicks Kids Day” in the Expo Center before the Knicks take on the Nets and again in the ...
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Spurs assign Malik Hairston to Austin Toros of D-League

Published 9 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have assigned guard Malik Hairston to the Austin Toros, the NBA Development League team owned and operated by the Spurs. Hairston has appeared in eight games with San Antonio this season where he averaged 0.8 points in 4.1 minutes. Last season ...
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Bucks coach Scott Skiles suspended

Published 13 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Scott Skiles has been suspended one game without pay for his actions directed at a game official and for not leaving the court in a timely manner following his ejection, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. The ...
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Kevin Love cleared to play

Published 13 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to welcome forward/center Kevin Love back tonight as they visit the New Orleans Hornets. With a 2-16 record, the Wolves are desperate for any help they can get. Love is key and, in the eyes of InsideHoops.com, the second best player on the team, behind Al ...
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Earl Boykins helping the Wizards

Published 16 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Michael Lee of the Washington Post reports: When the Washington Wizards signed Earl Boykins three weeks ago, they were depleted at the point guard position and simply needed to fill a hole. But after the team got off to a ragged start this season, Boykins is actually helping to make the team ...
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Raptors defense is terrible

Published 18 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The 7-13 Toronto Raptors are struggling to play defense in a very big way. Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports: Just how terrible has the defence been? Well, for starters, the club is on pace to be the worst defensive team since 1977-78. A little-known but telling statistic called ...
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Matt Harpring out for season

Published 32 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that veteran forward Matt Harpring will miss the remainder of the season. As a result of numerous surgeries and considerable residual medical issues, it has been determined that the 11-year NBA veteran is no longer physically able to ...
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Nets drop to 0-18

Published 32 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Playing at home in a mostly empty arena, the New Jersey Nets lost 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. The Nets got off to a decent start, matching the Mavs’ 28 points in the first quarter. But Dallas went bonkers in the next 12 minutes, scoring an incredible 49 points to take ...
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Raja Bell out at least three months after wrist surgery

Published 36 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Golden State Warriors guard Raja Bell underwent successful surgery today to repair ligament damage in his left wrist, the team announced. Following the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Paul Perlik at Presbyterian Orthopedic Hospital in Charlotte, NC, Bell will have his wrist immobilized for ...
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New York Liberty hire Anne Donovan as head coach

Published 39 hours ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Hall of Famer Anne Donovan has been named head coach of the New York Liberty, it was announced today by team President and General Manager Carol Blazejowski. As per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. “There’s no question that Anne is one of the most respected ...
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Mavericks drop 49 points on Nets in second quarter for 77 first half points

Published 2 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Wednesday night in New Jersey the Nets (0-17) are hosting Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks. For New Jersey this is a must-win game if they want to avoid making some very negative history. With no wins and 17 losses coming into the game, if the Nets fall to 0-18 it will mark the worst [...]
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Jerry Sloan agrees to contract extension

Published 2 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The Utah Jazz announced today the decision by Jerry Sloan to return as head coach for the 2010-11 season, which will mark his 23rd season at the helm of the Jazz. “We have been fortunate to call Jerry Sloan our head coach for two plus decades,” said Greg Miller, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group ...
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Sixers, Allen Iverson agree to deal

Published 2 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has agreed to terms with free agent guard Allen Iverson. The deal is rumored to be nonguaranteed and for one season. We’ll post contract details this morning. Iverson, the first overall pick by the ...
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Victoria`s Secret declares Derrick Rose Chicago`s sexiest athlete

Published 3 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Here is some news that is not quite at the top of the importance ladder. Bulls.com reports: Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio will present Bulls guard Derrick Rose with his “Chicago’s Sexiest Athlete” award tonight at 8:30 p.m. at an event celebrating the winners of their “What’s ...
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Raptors defensive struggles

Published 3 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The Toronto Raptors entered the season with lofty expectations but with a 7-11 record they aren’t off to the start they hoped for. Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun reports: Raptors head coach Jay Triano has found himself increasingly on the defensive about his team’s lack of ...
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Tulsa 66ers sign DeVon Hardin

Published 3 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The Tulsa 66ers announced today that they have acquired center DeVon Hardin. Hardin (6-11, 250) was a second round pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2008 NBA Draft (50th overall). “We are thrilled to add DeVon to our roster in Tulsa,” 66ers Head Coach Nate Tibbetts said. “As part of ...
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Nets name Kiki Vandeweghe interim head coach

Published 3 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

The New Jersey Nets have named General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe interim head coach, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. “Kiki has a broad range of NBA experience, which includes his 13-year career as an All-Star caliber player and then as a coach and front office executive,” said Thorn.  ...
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Kyle Weaver out 4+ months

Published 4 days ago by Inside Hoops at InsideHoops

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kyle Weaver underwent successful surgery today to repair damage sustained due to a dislocated left shoulder. This season Weaver is averaging 6.0 points, 1.7 assists, 1.0 rebound, 1.0 block and 10.0 minutes in three games. Rehabilitation is estimated at a minimum of ...
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