Oklahoma City’s Nick Collison is not participating in today’s game at Atlanta because of a mild concussion suffered in the Thunder’s win over Miami Saturday. Collison suffered the injury while battling with Jamaal Magloire, whose forearm slammed against the bridge of Collison’s nose. Read full article here.
Former Cat Jamaal Magloire still knockin’ em out
Former Cat Chuck Hayes is the shortest center in NBA history
Just call him the Muggsy Bogues of the pivot. The NBA has been in business since 1946-47. But never in league history has there ever been a regular starting center as short as Houston’s 6-foot-6 Chuck Hayes. Read article.
The ways of Chuck Hayes
Chuck Hayes is the kind of tough, scrappy guy Houstonians love to cheer. By most people’s standards the 26-year-old California native is a tall, brawny guy. But by NBA standards he’s on the small side: 6-6 and 230 or so pounds. So he trains to be strong and fast, and he plays with heart and…
Three-fourths of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Chuck Hayes
Quote from video interview of Houston Rocket’s Shane Battier on the Phoenix Suns and Chuck Hayes.
Former Kentucky player Keith Bogans signed by San Antonio Spurs
Keith Bogans, the 29-year-old journeyman guard, has agreed to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum of $1.03 million to join the Spurs. Read article.
Meeks’ career at Kentucky was a prelude to the pros
According to the Milwaukee Bucks official website, Jodie Meeks stated, ““Playing at Kentucky definitely got me ready for the NBA. You’re put on a pedestal at Kentucky just like you are in the NBA … maybe moreso in some ways.” Read article.
Former Kentucky Player Antoine Walker owes $822K in Vegas
Las Vegas prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against Antoine Walker, claiming the former NBA star has not paid back $822,500 in gambling debts to three casinos, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Read article.
Former Kentucky Player Sam Bowie Considered #1 NBA Draft Bust (CNN.com)
Sam Bowie is one of my favorite Kentucky players ever. It wasn’t his fault he got drafted ahead of Michael Jordan. Read article.
Patrick Patterson to Withdraw His Name from the NBA Draft (Kentucky Sports Radio)
Per KSR, the C-J and other sources Patrick Patterson has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return for his third year at Kentucky. Read article.