DeMarcus Cousins was kicked out of practice by Paul Westphal on Monday. Details have yet to emerge, but it’s clear that all is not well in Sacramento.
DeMarcus Cousins was kicked out of practice by Paul Westphal today
Rajon Rondo is off to the best start of any point guard in NBA history
Rajon Rondo is on pace to break John Stockton’s NBA record for assists. But only five games in, can the Celtics’ point guard keep it up? ESPN.com’s Jeremy Lunblad examines: “Last season, Rondo broke Bob Cousy’s 50-year-old franchise records for assists per game and total assists. With due respect to Jo Jo White and Dennis Johnson, Rondo’s prolific start in 2010 only confirms his status as the best pure point guard Boston has seen since Cousy. ”
Former Cat Joe Crawford still looking for his first real chance at NBA
The Kings’ backcourt depth was tested in the exhibition victory because Francisco García missed the game for personal reasons. That left few options behind starting guards Tyreke Evans and Beno Udrih. “We’ll probably play (Antoine) Wright there a little bit,” said Kings coach Paul Westphal. “I would like to see Joe Crawford some, but it’s just really hard to know how the game is going to go.”
Houston Rockets get back the Chuck Hayes of old
Chuck Hayes played every game last season. He started nearly as many (82) as in his previous four seasons combined (88). He was a frequent topic of conversation, lauded as a symbol of the Rockets’ overachieving mentality but also held up as a 6-6 example of the “short”-comings. Yet as much as he did last season, the Rockets missed Chuck Hayes.
When former Cat Nazr Mohammad’s chance came, he was ready
It was all about attitude. OK, not all attitude: Nazr Mohammed had to be 6-10, with shooting touch and a guaranteed contract far too expensive for the Charlotte Bobcats to just waive him. But when you ask him how he out-survived Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler to be the Bobcats’ likely starting center, Mohammed talks…
Former Cat Rajon Rondo is the best point guard in the NBA
The point guard position is the most important in the NBA. Not only does the point guard act as the floor general, he is the first line of defense and often a strong, vocal leader. There are so many outstanding point guards in the NBA today, but one is rapidly becoming a true MVP candidate. …
Former Cat Pat Riley stands up to detractors
It’s no surprise Heat president Pat Riley came out swinging last week at those who have ridiculed, criticized and belittled his team. Everybody who had something to say should have known at some point Riley would fire back, and he did in a big way. Understand something: Riley is probably the most competitive person you’d…
Former Cat Kelenna Azubuike may be ready for start of season
According to Hoopsworld.com’s Alex Kennedy on twitter, Kelenna Azubuike may possibly be ready to play on game night.
Former Cat Rajon Rondo withdraws from Team USA
A shocking development came down the pipeline of Team USA today, as Rajon Rondo has been cut from the team, after asking to withdraw for personal reasons . Head of USA basketball Jerry Colangelo thanked Rondo for his effort and commitment and issued a statement of support for the Celtics guard. Rondo had been the…
Former Cat Antoine Walker is trying to learn from his mistakes
Chico Walker saw a different side of his nephew this Fourth of July weekend. It wasn’t a three-time All-Star shimmying on the court. It wasn’t the centerpiece of several legal troubles, either. Instead he saw Antoine Walker, a humbled athlete fighting to overcome his lapses in judgment and restart his NBA career at age 34.