HoopsHype.com Interviews

[ R A P T O R S ]
Jose Manuel Calderon: "We're not that far away"
by Jorge Sierra / July 3, 2009
Following a subpar season with the Raptors, Spanish guard Jose Manuel Calderon is feeling optimistic about what's coming next for Toronto. • Read more

[ T I M B E R W O L V E S ]
Wayne Ellington: "Draft night was draining emotionally"
by Marc Narducci / June 30, 2009
After enduring some anxious moments on draft night, Wayne Ellington of NCAA champion North Carolina is ready to make his mark with the Minnesota Timberwolves. • Read more

[ M A G I C ]
Hidayet Turkoglu: "Stan gave me a chance to succeed"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / June 14, 2009
The most consistent member of Orlando Magic’s Big Three still believes that his team can win the NBA championship. • Read more

[ D R A F T.]
Stephen Curry: "I knew I could be a great player"
by Joseph Woelfel / May 30, 2009
Stephen Curry is coming off a great collegiate career that ended with him leading the NCAA in scoring at 28.6 points per game. Now he is trying to prove to NBA scouts he is ready for the next level.
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[ L A K E R S ]
Sasha Vujacic: "Kobe made an effort to send a message to the Jazz"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 26, 2009
The Machine may not be hitting on all cylinders as he did last year, but things are looking good for Sasha Vujacic and his Lakers. • Read more

[ K I N G S ]
Vlade Divac: "The people of Sacramento brought me back to life"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 2, 2009
Vlade Divac shared memories of his best and worst times in Sacramento following the jersey retirement ceremony at the ARCO Arena Tuesday. • Read more

[ B U L L S ]
Ben Gordon: "You just got to expect the unexpected in this profession"
by Gery Woelfel / February 19, 2009
While it’s been a frustrating season so far for Ben Gordon and his Chicago Bulls teammates, he firmly believes they can salvage the season and make the playoffs. • Read more

[ R O C K E T S ]
Luis Scola: "There are no locker room issues"
by Jorge Sierra / February 14, 2009
Rockets forward Luis Scola scored 6 points in the 122-116 win over the rookies and he doesn't like to talk about how many dunks has had this season.
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[ M A V E R I C K S ]
Jason Kidd: "I would like to play until I'm 40"
by Gery Woelfel / January 22, 2009
Mavs guard Jason Kidd has already played his best basketball, but he has no intentions of ending his career soon. • Read more

[ S P U R S ]
Manu Ginobili: "I still have five, six more years in my career"
by Gery Woelfel / November 13, 2008
Sidelined after undergoing surgery on his left ankle, Manu Ginobili can’t wait to return to action and help the Spurs make another run at the NBA championship. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Antawn Jamison: "Blatche has yet to be consistent night in and night out"
by Raul Barrigon / October 20, 2008
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison is a firm believer in Andray Blatche's talent. He just wants to see him getting the job done more often. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Linton Johnson: "This team needs defense"
by Raul Barrigon / October 17, 2008
The Wizards are full of scorers, so journeyman Linton Johnson is looking to make the team doing all the other things. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Vladimir Radmanovic: "There have to be sacrifices from everybody on the team"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / October 15, 2008
Starter or not, Vladimir Radmanovic is still excited to play in a Lakers uniform and thinks his team has a good chance to win it all this season. • Read more

[ B U C K S ]
Michael Redd: "When you don't win, things pop up"
by Joseph Woelfel / October 1, 2008
Michael Redd has been an All-Star and Olympic gold medalist. Now he looks to turn the Bucks around with new head coach Scott Skiles. • Read more

[ N U G G E T S ]
Carmelo Anthony: "It's been a long time and a long wait to get this gold medal"
by Marc Narducci / September 8, 2008
After winning a bronze medal in 2004, Carmelo Anthony is still basking in the glory of earning gold. And his Olympic career may not be over. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Antawn Jamison: "We have a chip on our shoulders"
by Raul Barrigon / August 12, 2008
Antawn Jamison hopes this will be the season where the Big Three can finally get the Wizards to make a deep run in the playoffs. • Read more

[ H A W K S ]
Josh Smith: "I'm glad it's over"
by Jorge Sierra / August 11, 2008
Hawks forward Josh Smith is happy and relieved his contract situation is finally solved after a long summer of anxious wait. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
George Hill: "I get the feeling that I can be picked in the first round"
by Raul Barrigon / June 24, 2008
Pretty much off the radar at the beginning of the draft process, IUPUI guard George Hill is making some noise lately. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Keith Brumbaugh: "I need to prove that the past is behind me"
by Raul Barrigon / June 14, 2008
Former DeLand HS star Keith Brumbaugh is happy getting another chance to make his dreams come true after troubled times. • Read more

[ R O C K E T S ]
Lior Eliyahu: "Everybody is waiting for the first Israeli in the NBA"
by Jorge Sierra / May 10, 2008
Drafted in 2006, Israeli forward Lior Eliyahu is hoping to be the first player from his country in the NBA.
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[ H O R N E T S ]
Predrag Stojakovic: "Chris Paul should be an MVP"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 13, 2008
Even with the regular daily dosage of painkillers aimed to alleviate his back pain, Peja Stojakovic still proves that he is one of the purest shooters in basketball. • Read more

[ S U N S ]
Boris Diaw: "I wasn't expecting the Shaq trade"
by Senad Mustafic / April 9, 2008
Even though his minutes dwindled somewhat in the last two seasons, Boris Diaw has become one of the most recognizable faces of Phoenix Suns. • Read more

[ A G E N T S ]
Bill Duffy: "Sometimes I ask myself, 'Why am I doing this?'"
by Jorge Sierra / April 6, 2008
NBA agent Bill Duffy, who represents Steve Nash and Tayshaun Prince among many other players, is one of the most powerful men in a business he admits can get very distasteful. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Maciej Lampe: "If I return to the NBA, I will play big minutes"
by Raúl Barrigón / March 31, 2008
At 18, Maciej Lampe maybe was too young for the NBA. Now at 22, he is blossoming in Russia and wouldn’t mind a comeback. • Read more

[ I N T E R V I E W ]
Ray Allen: "We're part of putting W's in the win column, not of a stat-filling machine"
by Marc Narducci / March 25, 2008
Despite having his best chance to his first-ever NBA championship, Boston’s Ray Allen refuses to look too far ahead. • Read more

[ P A C E R S ]
Mike Dunleavy: "My dad is my biggest fan"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / March 20, 2008
Playing in front of the half-empty stands of Conseco Fieldhouse can't be too much fun for Mike Dunleavy. That has not stopped him from being one of the most serious candidates for the Most Improved Player honors this year. • Read more

[ J A Z Z ]
Deron Williams: "The championship runs through San Antonio"
by Joseph Woelfel / March 13, 2008
The Utah Jazz are having a banner season, thanks in large measure to gifted young point guard Deron Williams. The third-year pro is on a mission to lead the Jazz to the playoffs again. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Nathan Jawai: "I want to be in the NBA next season"
by Jorge Sierra / February 29, 2008
The latest Baby Shaq comes from Down Under. And he doesn't want to hear of comparisons with the Phoenix Suns center. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Jordan Farmar: "Seeing Derek Fisher, now I have somebody to model myself after"
by Raul Barrigon / February 17, 2008
Jordan Farmar talks about his loyalty to Kobe Bryant, his game and his roots. • Read more

[ R A P T O R S ]
Jamario Moon: "I have a better chance of winning the dunk contest than Barkley of becoming Governor"
by Jorge Sierra / February 15, 2008
Jamario Moon, one of the media darlings at the All-Star Weekend, is hyped up for Saturday's big event. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Danilo Gallinari: "If things go well, I will enter the draft"
by Jorge Sierra / February 15, 2008
Italian forward Danilo Gallinari is one of the Euro prospects most coveted by NBA teams. It seems like he will be available to them next June. •Read more

[ G R I Z Z L I E S ]
Mike Miller: "You are always thinking about the trade deadline"
by Marc Narducci / February 14, 2008
The subject of trade rumors, Memphis swingman Mike Miller remains focused on helping the young Grizzlies improve. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Caron Butler: "I'm not flashy at all, I just get the job done"
by Joseph Woelfel / January 28, 2008
He is having a career year and making a strong bid to play his second straight appearance in the All-Star Game.
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[ S I X E R S ]
Andre Iguodala: "I want to make an impact on both ends of the court"
by Marc Narducci / January 24, 2008
Soon to be 24, Philadelphia 76ers swingman Andre Iguodala has embraced his role as the leader of a young team.
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[ S U P E R S O N I C S ]
Kevin Durant: "I want to be a winner, point blank"
by Senad Mustafic / January 10, 2008
Even though he dreams of a championship, Kevin Durant is very happy being a Sonic and averaging more than 20 points a game as a rookie in the NBA. • Read more

[ T R A I L . B L A Z E R S ]
LaMarcus Aldridge: "Roy is unstoppable"
by Marc Narducci / January 1, 2008
Both the Portland Trail Blazers and second-year forward LaMarcus Aldridge have developed faster than most expected. • Read more

[ H O R N E T S ]
David West: "The more we win, the more support we will have"
by Senad Mustafic / December 23, 2007
The Hornets have the fourth best record in the Western Conference and, barring injuries to key players, David West sees a bright path ahead for the the team. • Read more

[ C L I P P E R S ]
Chris Kaman: "We're not finishing games"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / December 11, 2007
Chris Kaman has been putting out some All-Star caliber numbers this season, but his Clippers are struggling with injuries and being unable to close out games. • Read more

[ K N I C K S ]
Zach Randolph: "Nothing less than playoffs will be satisfying"
by Marc Narducci / October 25, 2007
After six seasons in Portland, Zach Randolph is excited about a new beginning with the New York Knicks. • Read more

[ B U C K S ]
Maurice Williams: "I'm enjoying basketball for the first time since my rookie season"
by Gery Woelfel / October 17, 2007
After signing a lucrative, long-term contract over the summer, Maurice Williams is being counted on to help lead the Bucks back to the playoffs. • Read more

[ 7 6 E R S ]
Maurice Cheeks: "All I can do is concentrate on basketball and control what I can control"
by Marc Narducci / October 7, 2007
In the final year of his contract and facing gloomy preseason predictions, 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks enters the season with a positive outlook. • Read more

[ B U C K S ]
Charlie Villanueva: "I'm expecting a more balanced attack this season"
by Jorge Sierra / September 20, 2006
Following an injury-riddled season, Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva will try to show Milwaukee fans what the team got in last year's big trade with Toronto. • Read more

[ K I N G S ]
Spencer Hawes: "Sacramento was probably the best situation for me"
by Marc Narducci / July 8, 2007
Sacramento Kings rookie center Spencer Hawes had a strong debut in the Vegas Summer League and hopes it’s a sign of things to come. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Coby Karl: "I can enjoy every day of life even more than before"
by Marc Narducci / June 23, 2007
Following a second cancer operation in April, Boise State guard Coby Karl, son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, is ready to show that he belongs in the NBA. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Nick Fazekas: "I can be about the best shooting big there is"
by Marc Narducci / June 12, 2007
At 6-11, Nevada’s Nick Fazekas is considered one of the top shooting big men in the draft and also among the most confident. • Read more

[ S U N S ]
Leandro Barbosa: "I have a tough time making baskets right now"
by Senad Mustafic / May 17, 2007
The Suns are on the ropes after losing Game 5 of their playoff series with the Spurs. But all seems not to be lost for Sixth Man of the Year Leandro Barbosa. • Read more

[ N E T S ]
Richard Jefferson: "They can boo me all they want"
by Brad Gagnon / April 24, 2007
Possibly considering a post-basketball career in comedy, Nets swingman Richard Jefferson fired back at the Raptors “sea of red” after Game 1 Saturday. • Read more

[ R A P T O R S ]
Chris Bosh: "I didn't think I would develop as quick"
by Marc Narducci / April 6, 2007
At the age of 23, Toronto’s Chris Bosh is a two-time all-star who feels he has plenty of room to grow.
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[ C E L T I C S ]
Paul Pierce: "For me to say I haven't been frustrated is a lie"
by Marc Narducci / March 31, 2007
This has been a difficult season for Boston’s Paul Pierce, one marked by losing and injuries. But he sees a brighter future for the Celtics. • Read more

[ K I N G S ]
Mike Bibby: "I'm not on another team and I'm not worrying about it"
by Marc Narducci / February 24, 2007
One of the biggest names on the trade rumor list was Sacramento’s Mike Bibby, who wasn’t finally dealt. Now he is trying to help the Kings make a playoff run. • Read more

[ 7 6 E R S ]
Andre Miller: "I can't worry about the rumors"
by Marc Narducci / February 4, 2007
As part of the Allen Iverson trade, Andre Miller went from a potential playoff team in Denver to a Philadelphia franchise that appears headed to its third lottery in the last four years. Yet Miller has played at a high level.
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[ C L I P P E R S ]
Shaun Livingston: "I need to pick it up a little bit"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / January 22, 2007
Things are not going as expected this year for the Los Angeles Clippers. Shaun Livingston, their eloquent young player, is very critical of his game and he knows that in the NBA everything revolves around the leadership from his point guard position. • Read more

[ G R I Z Z L I E S ]
Tony Barone: "If we go 29-1, I might be back"
by Jamie Griffin / January 3, 2007
Tony Barone, Mike Fratello's substitute in Memphis, not only acknowledges the interim in his coaching title, he embraces it. • Read more

[ M A G I C ]
Darko Milicic: "We think we can win the title this year"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / December 6, 2006
Darko Milicic arrived in Orlando and now feels like it's a new beginning for him. He is so happy that he even talks about the Magic winning the championship. • Read more

[ R A P T O R S ]
Maurizio Gherardini: "I will never go by fashion"
by Jordi Vila / December 4, 2006
He became the best general manager in Europe after 14 seasons with Benetton Treviso. This year, Maurizio Gherardini accepted the challenge of the NBA. • Read more

[ H O R N E T S ]
Chris Paul: "I'm excited to be playing with Peja"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / November 18, 2006
Things are going well for the Hornets right now. No wonder why Chris Paul feels good about his team’s chances of making the playoffs next spring. • Read more

[ 7 6 E R S ]
Andre Iguodala: "I'm looking for a breakout season"
by Jordi Vila / October 2, 2006
Andre Iguodala has achieved some individual accomplishments in the NBA, but has yet to experience team success. The 6-foot-6 Sixers swingman plans to change that this season. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Jeanie Buss: "I might be the poster child for not mixing business with personal life"
by Michael Eaves / September 29, 2006
She's one of the highest-ranking women in professional sports. But despite all of her business success, Jeanie Buss is known more for relationships within the Lakers organization. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Zoran Planinic: "I'm in a great situation"
by Jordi Vila / September 22, 2006
Back in Europe after three seasons with the New Jersey Nets, Zoran Planinic shows no bitterness and doesn't rule out a return to the NBA. • Read more

[ R O C K E T S ]
Vassilis Spanoulis: "We're not afraid"
by Jorge Sierra / August 31, 2006
Guard Vassilis Spanoulis, the lone NBA player on the Greek team, feels the current European champions have a good chance against the United States. • Read more

[ S U P E R S O N I C S ]
Mickael Gelabale: "It's tough not having Parker around"
by Simon Wilkinson / August 29, 2006
With Tony Parker sidelined due to an injury, Sonics high-flying swingman Mickael Gelabale has stepped up for France in the World Championship. • Read more

[ WA R R I O R S ]
Mickael Pietrus: "I want to be a Warrior for as long as possible"
by Simon Wilkinson / August 23, 2006
Warriors swingman Mickael Pietrus is competing with France in the World Championship and trying not to think too much about the future. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Kenny Adeleke: "I don't think anybody plays harder than me"
by Jorge Sierra / June 15, 2006
Under the radar for most of his college career, bulky forward Kenny Adeleke has managed to make a name for himself the past two months with great performances in the pre-draft camps. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Sergio Rodriguez: "I like to take risks"
by Jorge Sierra / June 6, 2006
Sergio Rodriguez, aka Spanish Chocolate, will leave American soil feeling good about his workouts with NBA teams, which may have made him a lock for the first round of the draft. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Shawne Williams: "I'm a future All-Star"
by Jorge Sierra / June 1, 2006
Former Memphis forward Shawne Williams may not be a guaranteed first-round pick. But if GMs made their decisions based on players' confidence in their own abilities, he would certainly be a lottery selection.
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[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
James White: "I think I'm a first-round guy"
by Jorge Sierra / May 22, 2006
Former Bearcat James White is trying to prove he's more than just a great athlete in the weeks leading up to the NBA Draft. So far, the 6-foot-7 guard has apparently done a good job at it. • Read more

[ L E G E N D S ]
Hubie Brown: "Dr. J could turn your building against you"
by David Friedman / May 12, 2006
Former Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown talks about the NBA, the ABA, his TV work, Julius Erving and the travesty of Artis Gilmore not being in the Hall of Fame. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Saer Sene: "I feel ready for any challenge"
by Jorge Sierra / May 4, 2006
Promising Senegalese center Saer Sene plays in the obscure Belgian league, but that has not prevented him from drawing the attention of NBA scouts. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Lamar Odom: "I feel good about my game right now"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 30, 2006
Lamar Odom's first part of this season was far from impressive. However, after putting up great numbers following the All-Star break, he seems to be one of the most important ingredients of the Lakers’ playoff success.
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[ C L I P P E R S ]
Sam Cassell: "I'm using what Karl taught me against him"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 25, 2006
Sam Cassell is leading the new Clippers during their first playoff series in nine seasons. But he says he is not doing anything different to what he did throughout his colorful 13-year NBA career. • Read more

[ S U N S ]
Boris Diaw: "Amare didn't mess up anything"
by Senad Mustafic / April 24, 2006
Boris Diaw didn't get much of a chance to prove his worth in Atlanta. Things have been very different for the French do-it-all forward with the Phoenix Suns. • Read more

[ K I N G S ]
Ron Artest: "I don't know if I'm built for America"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / March 24, 2006
After Chicago and Indiana, Ron Artest’s basketball journey continues in Sacramento. The NBA’s favorite problem child is incident-free and taking his new team, doomed before his arrival, to another playoff appearance.
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[ R A P T O R S ]
Uros Slokar: "I hope Colangelo likes me"
by Jorge Sierra / March 11, 2006
Slovenian forward Uros Slokar wasn't selected in a great position in the last draft, but he is thrilled that the Toronto Raptors are holding his rights – even after the change in the team's management. • Read more

[ M A G I C ]
Darko Milicic: "Now it's up to me"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / March 8, 2006
Darko Milicic went to Orlando only wanting to play. Magic head coach Brian Hill has given him a chance and now everything seems to be much better for the Serbian forward. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Yotam Halperin: "The NBA is my biggest dream"
by Jorge Sierra / February 28, 2006
Two-time Euroleague champ Yotam Halperin wanted a bigger role and left Maccabi Tel Aviv for a smaller team in Slovenia, where he's now having a big year. Is the NBA the next step for the Israeli guard? • Read more

[ C L I P P E R S ]
Vladimir Radmanovic: "We all have to take care of business first"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / February 27, 2006
Clippers forward Vladimir Radmanovic looks back at his time with the Sonics with no bitterness – although he thinks they gave up on this season. • Read more

[ B U L L S ]
Ben Gordon: "I got immune to trade rumors"
by Marc Narducci / February 25, 2005
Ben Gordon didn't allow rumors to affect his play. The Chicago Bulls guard is playing and scoring more in his second season in the NBA. • Read more

[ T R A I L . B L A Z E R S ]
Martell Webster: "This is a chance to get better"
by Jorge Sierra / January 21, 2006
Although disappointed at first when told of his demotion to the D-League, Martell Webster is trying to make the best of an unexpected situation playing for the Fort Worth Flyers. • Read more

[ C E L T I C S ]
Michael Olowokandi: "I'm very happy I got traded"
by Gery Woelfel / January 30, 2006
Michael Olowokandi wasn’t playing as much as he wanted in Minnesota and was looking for a new lease on his career. Now 30, the former No. 1 pick believes he can make an impact for the Celtics and still salvage what has been a disappointing pro career. • Read more

[ S U P E R S O N I C S ]
Rashard Lewis: "Hill requires more discipline from the players"
by Senad Mustafic / January 29, 2006
Things are not going all that well for Seattle and Rashard Lewis, but the All-Star forward thinks that the future holds better times for the Sonics. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Marko Tomas: "The NBA is not my first option"
by Jorge Sierra / January 21, 2006
Happy with his five-year contract with European powerhouse Real Madrid, 6-foot-7 Croatian forward Marko Tomas doesn't consider playing in the NBA one of his short-term goals. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Sun Ming Ming: "The NBA is a realistic goal"
by Jorge Sierra / January 15, 2006
Sun Ming Ming, the 7-foot-8 Chinese center who declared for the draft last year, had surgery to remove a tumor in September. How's been life for him ever since? • Read more

[ P A C E R S ]
Jermaine O'Neal: "I would like to get a guy who can play defense"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / January 10, 2006
The Indiana Pacers are still looking for a place to trade Ron Artest. Jermaine O'Neal knows the type of player he wants in exchange for the troubled forward. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Thabo Sefolosha: "I like being compared to Diaw"
by Jorge Sierra / January 2, 2006
Switzerland has never been known as a basketball hotbed, but the small European country may soon send a player to the NBA if things go well for swingman Thabo Sefolosha. • Read more

[ S P U R S ]
Michael Finley: "We can get a lot better"
by Gery Woelfel / December 21, 2005
Michael Finley opted to sign with the San Antonio Spurs during the offseason, and he doesn't have any regrets. Suffice to say, the Spurs are equally elated to have the veteran swingman aboard. • Read more

[ H A W K S ]
Joe Johnson: "I don't have any regrets"
by Marc Narducci / December 14, 2005
Joe Johnson went from a Phoenix team that won 62 games to an Atlanta Hawks club that has struggled for victories. Yet his enthusiasm for the game hasn't waned one bit. • Read more

[ T I M B E R W O L V E S ]
Wally Szczerbiak: "I would love to play for the Olympic team"
by Marc Narducci / December 13, 2005
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Wally Szczerbiak is among the best shooters in the NBA and feels his game is suited for the Olympics. • Read more

[ N U G G E T S ]
Ricky Sanchez: "I will be ready for the NBA in two years"
by Jorge Sierra / November 30, 2005
While other players his age ride the pine in the NBA, 18-year-old Puerto Rican forward Ricky Sanchez, whose rights are owned by the Denver Nuggets, is getting some burn in the CBA with the Idaho Stampede.
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[ N E T S ]
Jason Kidd: "We don't have any ego issues"
by Senad Mustafic / November 27, 2005
The New Jersey Nets have several serious problems on the basketball court, but none in the locker room, according to team's All-Star guard Jason Kidd. • Read more

[ L E G E N D S ]
Billy Cunningham: "It wasn't difficult to see the greatness of Erving"
by David Friedman / November 23, 2005
Billy Cunningham has enjoyed success as a Hall of Fame player, a championship-winning coach, a basketball analyst for CBS and one of the founding owners of the Miami Heat. • Read more

[ B O B C A T S ]
Raymond Felton:"I want to bring a winning attitude"
by Marc Narducci / November 5, 2005
Coming off an NCAA title at North Carolina, Raymond Felton is trying to make the adjustment from playing for a college power to competing for the second-year Bobcats. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Chris Thomas: "I love being part of the game"
by Jorge Sierra / November 2, 2005
Undrafted out of Notre Dame, 6-1 point guard Chris Thomas has taken his game to Italy, where he expects to grow as a player in hopes of returning to the United States next season. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Tim Hardaway: "I know basketball"
by Jorge Sierra / October 12, 2005
Although playing again in the NBA is not out of the question, five-time All-Star Tim Hardaway has his mind set on becoming and executive in the league right now. • Read more

[ R O C K E T S ]
Rafer Alston: "I'm not a bad crazy guy"
by Keith Calkins / October 5, 2005
Rafer Alston had a career-year with the Raptors last season, but there were moments when his volatile personality caused problems in Toronto. He's trying to put all that behind now. • Read more

[ K N I C K S ]
Frederic Weis: "I could have made it in the NBA without the injuries"
by Jorge Sierra / October 1, 2005
A bronze medalist at the Eurobasket, Knicks' 1999 first-round pick Frederic Weis claims back problems prevented him from going to the NBA. • Read more

[ N E T S ]
Nenad Krstic: "Everybody wanted to be the MVP"
by Jorge Sierra / September 22, 2005
Nets center Nenad Krstic is having a really hard time digesting the failure of Serbia-Montenegro in the Eurobasket. • Read more

[ R A P T O R S ]
Jose Manuel Calderon: "I'm very confident "
by Jordi Vila / September 19, 2005
Raptors guard Jose Manuel Calderon has his mind set on the Eurobasket, but he sounds optimistic about his future in the NBA. • Read more

[ S P U R S ]
Tony Parker: "Miami may have too many stars"
by Raul Barrigon / September 7, 2005
Although now focused on the upcoming European Championship, Spurs guard Tony Parker has been paying attention to the offseason moves in the NBA. • Read more

[ J A Z Z ]
Randy Livingston:"New Orleans will never be the same"
by Jorge Sierra / September 4, 2005
Nine-year NBA veteran Randy Livingston is one of many, many people affected by Hurricane Katrina. His family in New Orleans has lost pretty much everything they had. • Read more

[ N U G G E T S ]
Luis Flores: "I just want to play"
by Jorge Sierra / August 21, 2005
Nuggets guard Luis Flores barely played in his rookie year in the NBA, so he wouldn't mind getting some burn in the D-League this upcoming season. • Read more