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by HoopsHype / Updated: November 21, 2009

(*) Number of times one of the reporter's stories made HoopsHype.com's frontpage – starting on April 15, 2009.

.Reporter Rankings
	Media	Frontpage*
1. Marc Stein	ESPN.com	38
John Paxson will stay in Chicago ... Rasheed Wallace interested in playing for the Mavs ... Wolves will let Kevin McHale decide his coaching future with team ... Lots of suitors for Steve Nash ... Sixers hire Eddie Jordan ... Paul Westphal was Plan B for Kings ... Hawks close to acquiring Jamal Crawford ... Phil Jackson returning to the Lakers ... Jason Kidd re-signing with the Mavs ... Mavericks chase Shawn Marion in sign-and-trade ... Shawn Marion to Dallas ... Carlos Boozer to the Bulls? ... Mehmet Okur re-signing with the Jazz ... Suns open to trading to Amare Stoudemire ... Cavs sign Jamario Moon to offer sheet ... Steve Nash to sign contract extension ... Matt Barnes to Orlando ... Mavs sign Drew Gooden ... Lakers reduce offer for Lamar Odom ... Tyson Chandler could be going to Charlotte for Emeka Okafor ... Hornets will sign Ike Diogu ... Knicks preparing offer for Ramon Sessions ... Kurt Rambis to Minnesota ... Bucks to acquire Carlos Delfino ... Bruce Bowen retiring ... Mavs trading Shawne Williams? ... Ronald Murray to Charlotte ... Amare Stoudemire getting a contract extension? ... Warriors not grounding Stephen Jackson ... Denver or Cleveland most likely destinations for Stephen Jackson ... Nancy Lieberman to coach Mavs' affiliate team ... Bobcats in the mix for Stephen Jackson ... Andre Miller trade bait? ... Earl Boykins signing with the Wizards? ... Hornets fire Byron Scott ... Mike Dunleavy could be next to be fired ... Warriors trade Stephen Jackson to Charlotte ... Three-way trade could send Andres Nocioni to Boston
2. Marc J. Spears	Yahoo! Sports	27
Kevin Garnett not returning for playoffs ... Knicks looking for sign-and-trade for David Lee? ... Amare Stoudemire to the Wolves for Al Jefferson? ... Stoudemire-for-Jefferson deal not happening ... Rajon Rondo to the Grizzlies for Rudy Gay? ... Vince Carter to the Magic ... Kevin McHale turned down Wolves' offer ... Celtics offer Rasheed Wallace a contract ... Rasheed Wallace signing with the Celtics ... Andre Miller meets with Blazers, Knicks officials ... Nate Robinson close to re-signing with Knicks ... Marvin Williams to re-sign with Hawks ... Jason Williams to the Knicks ... Wolves leaning towards Kurt Rambis ... Linas Kleiza signs with Olympiakos ... Leon Powe close to joining the Cavaliers ... Michael Jordan picks David Thompson to present him at the Hall of Fame ... Warriors have no trades on the horizon ... Joey Graham to Denver ... Carmelo Anthony willing to sign a contract extension? ... Shoulder injury could sideline Brandan Wright six months ... Stephen Jackson suspended for cursing at Don Nelson ... Stephen Jackson not changing stance on trade request ... Rajon Rondo will not sign a contract extension ... Celtics want money back from Glen Davis ... Rajon Rondo gets a contract extension ... Warriors optimistic they will trade Stephen Jackson
3. Adrian Wojnarowski	Yahoo! Sports	26
Rick Pitino an option for the Kings ... Shaquille O'Neal wants back with the Lakers? ... Nets, Cavs talking about Vince Carter again ... Celtics offered Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo to the Pistons ... Spurs acquire Richard Jefferson ... Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Wizards ... Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavs ... Yao Ming could be done for season or even longer ... Grizzlies preparing a $50 million offer for David Lee ... Grant Hill to re-sign with Suns ... Heat targeting Lamar Odom and Carlos Boozer ... Lamar Odom to Miami? ... Wolves leaning towards Kurt Rambis ... Celtics close to re-signing Glen Davis ... Wolves trade Quentin Richardson to the Heat for Mark Blount ... Wolves to hire Reggie Theus as an assistant coach? ... Michael Beasley goes into drug rehab ... Hornets acquire Darius Songaila ... Wolves to sign Sasha Pavlovic ... David Lee gets deal with Knicks ... Bobcats shopping Raja Bell ... LaMarcus Aldridge gets a contract extension ... Grizzlies make no offer to Rudy Gay ... Mikhail Prokhorov sought out a sit-down with Jay-Z after agreeing to buy the Nets ... Rudy Gay and the Grizzlies restart contract extension talks ... Tracy McGrady unsure whether Rockets want him
4. Brian Windhorst	Cleveland Plain Dealer	12
Mike Brown Coach of the Year ... Chinese owners for the Cavs ... Anderson Varejao opting out ... LeBron James has surgery ... Cavs courting Ron Artest ... LeBron James MVP ... Cavs looking for a forward ... Cavs agree to a non-guaranteed contract with Rob Kurz ... Delonte West in camp ... Cavs have not been in contact with Jamaal Tinsley ... Daniels-to-Cavs not a done deal ... Jamaal Tinsley close to joining the Grizzlies
4. Ronald Tillery	Memphis Commercial Appeal	12
Grizzlies approached about trading No. 2 pick ... Jason Williams visits Grizzlies ... Allen Iverson waiting for offers from Miami and Charlotte ... Grizzlies trying to arrange workouts for point guards ... No deal yet between Grizzlies and Allen Iverson ... No extension likely for Rudy Gay ... Rudy Gay not getting a contract extension ... Lionell Hollins plans no changes ... Grizzlies still talking with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ... Allen Iverson leaving the Grizzlies for personal reasons ... Allen Iverson mulling retirement ... Grizzlies to waive Allen Iverson
4. Ken Berger	CBSSports.com	12
Blazers making a strong push to sign Hedo Turkoglu ... Ben Gordon a Piston ... Ron Artest signing with the Lakers ... Bulls, Pistons investigating a sign-and-trade with Allen Iverson ... Hedo Turkoglu now going to Toronto ... Blazers more interested in Lamar Odom than David Lee ... Raptors signing Jarrett Jack to an offer sheet ... Referees' lockout official ... Lockout close to being over? ... League reviewing Paul-Rondo confrontation ... Don Nelson could soon be replaced ... Lawrence Frank sake for now
7. Chris Tomasson	FanHouse.com	10
Steven Hunter wants out of Denver ... Mutual interest between Desmond Mason and the Nuggets ... Bucks not matching offer for Sessions ... Agent sure Nate Robinson will stay a Knick ... Nuggets made offer to Ronald Murray ... Spurs to sign Keith Bogans ... Carmelo Anthony to play in the World Championship ... Zydrunas Ilgauskas may retire at the end of the season ... Chris Bosh wavering on Team USA commitment ... No extension for Ronnie Brewer
8. Phil Jasner	Philadelphia Daily News	9
Sixers to contact Dwane Casey ... Sixers in touch with Avery Johnson ... Dwane Casey gets second interview with the Sixers ... Sixers acquire Jason Kapono ... Theo Ratliff to the Spurs ... Sixers pull offer for Andre Miller ... Andre Miller to the Blazers ... Sixers contacted Ronald Murray ... Sixers add Stromile Swift
9. Jonathan Givony	DraftExpress.com	7
Stephen Curry entering the draft ... Bulls shopping Tyrus Thomas ... Clippers entertaining offers for the No. 1 pick ... Thunder leaning towards picking James Harden ... Rockets trying to trade Tracy McGrady ... Magic matching offer for Marcin Gortat ... Pablo Prigioni an option for Knicks?
10. Chad Ford	ESPN.com	6
Thunder interested in Ben Gordon ... Danny Ainge loves Tyreke Evans ... Kobe Bryant won't terminate contract early ... Grizzlies involved in Shawn Marion trade ... Carlos Boozer to the Bulls? ... Chris Wilcox to Detroit
10. Kate Fagan	Philadelphia Inquirer	6
Samuel Dalembert wants out of Philadelphia ... Sixers not retaining Tony DiLeo ... Eddie Jordan prefers the Sixers ... Sixers reaching out to Jeff Van Gundy ... Sixers agree to terms with Rodney Carney ... Elton Brand frustrated
10. Sam Amick	Sacramento Bee	6
Kenny Natt not to be retained ... Hornets to endorse Byron Scott ... Ricky Rubio working out? ... Kings to hire Paul Westphal ... Kings to sign Desmond Mason ... Kings to acquire Emeka Okafor?
13. Marc Berman	New York Post	5
Chris Mullin not promised a job by Knicks ... Knicks eyeing Marcin Gortat ... Ricky Rubio getting plenty of offers in Europe ... Ramon Sessions close to accepting Knicks' offer ... Knicks not interested in Allen Iverson
13. Ross Siler	Salt Lake Tribune	5
Andrei Kirilenko happy in Utah ... Thunder preparing an offer for Paul Millsap? ... Carlos Boozer done with the Jazz ... Carlos Boozer will be in camp ... Deron Williams to play at the World Championship
13. Chris Sheridan	ESPN.com	5
Grizzlies make offer to Allen Iverson ... Odds of Ricky Rubio going to the Wolves next season improving ... Ramon Sessions agrees to deal with the Wolves ... Refs decline NBA's latest offer ... Dwyane Wade wavering on playing for Team USA
13. Sekou Smith	Atlanta Journal-Constitution	5
Zaza Pachulia staying with the Hawks ... Joe Smith to visit Atlanta ... Hawks will talk extension with Joe Johnson ... Hawks looking for frontcourt depth ... Joe Johnson will not sign a contract extension
13. Rick Bonnell	Charlotte Observer	5
Bob Johnson stepping up efforts to sell the Bobcats ... Michael Jordan buying controlling interest in the Bobcats? ... Bob Johnson still pursuing Bobcats sale ... No deal yet, but Iverson-to-Bobcats viable ... Raymond Felton rejected Bobcats' extension offer
13. Brian Schmitz	Orlando Sentinel	5
Hedo Turkoglu likely opting out ... Dwight Howard Magic for life? ... No Jameer Nelson for Game 1 ... Hedo Turkoglu opting out ... Magic made low-ball offer to Hedo Turkoglu
13. Marcus Thompson II	Contra Costa Times	5
Warriors turn down a Magic offer for CJ Watson ... Stephen Jackson hires agent to find him a trade ... Zydrunas Ilgauskas to the Warriors? ... Warriors in no rush to trade Stephen Jackson ... Don Nelson laughs at rumors of his replacement
13. Frank Isola	New York Daily News	5
Stephon Marbury could be headed to the Wizards ... Jason Kidd to meet with Knicks ... Donnie Walsh hoping to keep David Lee and Nate Robinson ... Knicks to explore signing Allen Iverson ... Miami could be in the mix for Allen Iverson
21. Tim Povtak	FanHouse.com	4
Magic to give Stan Van Gundy a contract extension ... Magic willing to pay luxury tax for Hedo Turkoglu ... Magic to make offers to Rasheed Wallace and Brandon Bass ... Celtics meeting with Grant Hill
21. David Aldridge	NBA.com	4
Chris Andersen staying with the Nuggets ... Mavs in contact with Lamar Odom ... Blazers opening discussions with Andre Miller ... Lamar Odom returning to the Lakers
21. Quique Peinado	Marca.com	4
Knicks, Wolves negotiating Ricky Rubio deal ... Ricky Rubio resigned to going to Wolves ... Ricky Rubio will sign with FC Barcelona ... Ricky Rubio chooses FC Barcelona
21. Paul Coro	Arizona Republic	4
Suns keeping Alvin Gentry ... Steve Nash in no hurry to extend deal ... Suns may trade Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland ... Suns give Sasha Pavlovic a buyout
21. Barry Jackson	Miami Herald	4
Heat not offering Michael Beasley ... Miami interests Andre Miller ... Allen Iverson asks Heat for mid-level exception ... Erik Spoelstra gets contract extended
21. Ira Winderman	South Florida Sun-Sentinel	4
Dwyane Wade willing to talk contract extension ... Not market for Michael Beasley ... Heat not adding a veteran guard through free agency ... Shavlik Randolph to Miami
21. Jonathan Feigen	Houston Chronicle	4
Ron Artest wants back with the Rockets ... Rockets could trade Brent Barry ... Rockets bring in Will Conroy ... Rashad McCants to Houston
21. Chris Mannix	SI.com	4
Hakim Warrick could wind up in Milwaukee ... Raymond Felton and Bobcats far apart on deal ... Antoine Walker talking to four teams? ... Dwight Howard wants to play at the World Championship
21. Jason Quick	Oregonian	4
Raptors preparing an offer of five years and $60 million for Hedo Turkoglu ... Blazers preparing an offer for Paul Millsap ... Blazers to audition Juwan Howard and Stromile Swift ... Blazers getting closer to deal with LaMarcus Aldridge
21. Alan Hahn	Newsday	4
Wizards have inquired about Larry Hughes and Jared Jeffries ... Knicks still interested in Ramon Sessions ... Imminent deal for Nate Robinson ... Knicks will not offer Allen Iverson a contract
31. Jimmy Smith	New Orleans Times-Picayune	3
Hornet players endorse Byron Scott ... Jannero Pargo could be back with the Hornets ... Hornets trading Rasual Butler to the Clippers
31. Alex Kennedy	RealGM.com	3
Knicks could be pursuing Rubio ... Clippers make offer to Carlos Arroyo ... Rashad McCants to work out for the Bobcats
31. Michael Wallace	Miami Herald	3
Rashard Lewis tests positive for a testosterone-producing steroid ... Heat and free agent Jamaal Tinsley set to resume talks on a one-year deal ... Dwyane Wade will not sign a contract extension
31. Eddie Sefko	Dallas Morning News	3
Jason Terry Sixth Man of the Year ... Mavericks keeping James Singleton ... Greg Ostertag would like to play in Dallas
31. Jorge Sierra	HoopsHype.com	3
Von Wafer getting a two-year deal with Olympiakos ... Magic to sign Linton Johnson ... Mickael Gelabale to the Lakers
31. Mike Bresnahan	Los Angeles Times	3
Spurs, Suns interested in trying to sign Lamar Odom ... Lakers, Lamar Odom talking again ... Kobe Bryant close to a contract extension
31. Broderick Turner	Los Angeles Times	3
Spurs, Suns interested in trying to sign Lamar Odom ... Lakers, Lamar Odom talking again ... Kobe Bryant close to a contract extension
31. Michael Lee	Washington Post	3
Flip Saunders to the Wizards ... Eddie Jordan meeting with the Kings in Las Vegas ... Eddie Jordan not mad at Gilbert Arenas
31. Steve Bulpett	Boston Herald	3
Kevin Garnett seeking a date to have surgery ... Ray Allen not worried about contract extension ... No talks on extension between Rajon Rondo and Celtics
31. Chris Broussard	ESPN.com	3
Shaquille O'Neal open to being traded to the Cavs ... Stephen Jackson trade talk heating up ... Cavs unwilling to give up Zydrunas Ilgausksas in a trade for Stephen Jackson
31. Peter Vecsey	New York Post	3
Carlos Boozer telling confidants he's going to the Pistons or Nets ... Larry Bird retiring at the end of the season ... Cavs owner concerned about losing LeBron James to the Knicks
31. Ric Bucher	ESPN.com	3
Yao Ming to have surgery ... Joe Smith to join the Hawks ... Mutual interest between Stephen Jackson and Miami
31. Tim Kawakami	San Jose Mercury-News	3
Warriors target Chris Bosh ... Little market value for Stephen Jackson ... Warriors shopping Monta Ellis
44. Mitch Lawrence	New York Daily News	2
Shaquille O'Neal to Hornets for Tyson Chandler? ... Nets interested in moving Yi Jianlian
44. Aran Smith	NBADraft.net	2
Stephen Curry may have a promise from the Knicks ... Pistons giving BJ Mullens a promise?
44. Jim Hill	CBS 2	2
Lamar Odom calls Lakers owner ... Lamar Odom to meet Pat Riley and Dwyane Wade
44. Chris McCosky	Detroit News	2
Pistons pass on hiring Avery Johnson ... Ben Wallace returning to the Pistons
44. Jerry Zgoda	Minneapolis Star-Tribune	2
David Kahn to meet with Kevin McHale ... Quentin Richardson could be traded again
44. Charles F. Gardner	Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel	2
Hakim Warrick going to Milwaukee ... Bucks keeping Kurt Thomas
44. Gery Woelfel	Racine Journal-Times	2
Ramon Sessions to the Clippers? ... Wolves could be signing Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet
44. Gary Washburn	Boston Globe	2
Celtics invite Dan Dickau to training camp ... Ray Allen wants a contract extension
44. Mike Wells	Indianapolis Star	2
Marquis Daniels signing with the Celtics for the biannual exception ... Pacers close to signing Luther Head
44. Henry Abbott	ESPN.com	2
Hedo Turkoglu agrees to deal with Blazers ... Michael Beasley about to leave drug rehab program
44. Ramona Shelbourne	Los Angeles Daily News	2
Lakers pull offer for Lamar Odom ... Lakers reduce Kareem Abdul Jabbar's role
44. Frank Dell'Apa	Boston Globe	2
Celtics to talk extension with Rajon Rondo ... Glen Davis gets full contract if he stays in shape
44. Sam Smith	Bulls.com	2
Ben Gordon may have a promise from the Pistons ... Knicks could try to buy out Larry Hughes' contract
44. Peter May	Boston Globe	2
Ray Allen could be planning on re-signing with the Celtics ... Celtics to meet with Rajon Rondo's agent
44. Howard Beck	New York Times	2
Knicks sign Sun Yue ... Mike D'Antoni wants to pursue Allen Iverson
59. Doug Smith	Toronto Star	1
Raptors trying to obtain David Lee
59. Tom Moore	Philly Burbs	1
Chris Duhon to Philadelphia for Andre Miller?
59. Lisa Dillman	Los Angeles Times	1
Clippers interested in Allen Iverson
59. Sam Amico	ProBasketballNews.com	1
Hornets may try to trade for Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince
59. Johnny Ludden	Yahoo! Sports	1
Jazz to trade Carlos Boozer and keep Paul Millsap?
59. Tim Buckley	Deseret Morning News	1
Mehmet Okur would like a contract extension
59. J. Gamble	SLAM	1
Rasheed Wallace retiring if he doesn't get $8 million per year
59. Don Seeholzer	St. Paul Pioneer Press	1
David Kahn favorite for Wolves' GM job
59. Tom Enlund	Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel	1
Bucks looking at Ersan Ilyasova
59. Tim McMahon	Dallas Morning News	1
Dirk Nowitzki expects busy summer for Mavs
59. Bill Ingram	HoopsWorld.com	1
Ray Allen on the block
59. Nacho Duque	Marca.com	1
Ettore Messina to coach Real Madrid
59. Jesus Sanchez	Marca.com	1
Pau Gasol doesn't rule out playing at the Eurobasket
59. Jeff Clark	CelticsBlog.com	1
Celtics could be in the mix for Bruce Bowen
59. Fred Kerber	New York Post	1
Knicks meet with Jamaal Tinsley
59. John Canzano	Oregonian	1
Brandon Roy agrees to deal with the Blazers
59. Jose Ignacio Huguet	El Mundo Deportivo	1
FC Barcelona trying to sign Linas Kleiza
59. Mike Bianchi	Orlando Sentinel	1
Rashard Lewis tests positive for a testosterone-producing steroid
59. Charley Walters	St. Paul Pioneer Press	1
Wolves still working to land Ricky Rubio
59. Eduardo Schell	Marca.com	1
Ricky Rubio will sign with FC Barcelona
59. Mike Fisher	DallasBasketball.com	1
Don Nelson is prepping to talk trade with Mavs
59. Owen Fletcher	PCWorld.com	1
Kobe Bryant would consider playing in China
59. Matt Steinmetz	FanHouse.com	1
CJ Watson to take the Warriors' one-year qualifying offer
59. Sean Deveney	Sporting News	1
Raymond Felton to sign a one-year deal
59. Jonathan Abrams	New York Times	1
Monta Ellis may ask for trade soon
59. Julian Felipo	Zona131.com	1
Marko Jaric to Real Madrid?
59. Steve Kyler	HoopsWorld.com	1
Bucks not interested in trading Michael Redd
59. Scott Howard-Copper	NBA.com	1
Brandon Roy not ready to commit to Team USA
59. Ian Thomsen	SI.com	1
Isiah Thomas hits back at Magic Johnson
59. Benjamin Hochman	Denver Post	1
Nuggets haven't had significant conversations about acquiring Stephen Jackson
59. Shira Springer	Boston Globe	1
Antoine Walker is in serious financial trouble
59. Jessica Camerato	WEEI.com	1
Rajon Rondo and Celtics talking contract again
59. Brian Kamenetzky	Los Angeles Times	1
Pau Gasol may not play at the World Championships
59. John Reid	New Orleans Times-Picayune	1
Hornets not trading Emeka Okafor

.Media Rankings
	Frontpage*
1. ESPN.com	56
2. Yahoo! Sports	44
3. Boston Globe	15
4. FanHouse.com	14
5. Cleveland Plain Dealer	12
5. Memphis CA	12
5. CBSSports.com	12
8. Philadelphia Daily News	9
8. New York Post	9
10. DraftExpress.com	7
10. Miami Herald	7
10. New York Daily News	7
13. Marca.com	6
13. Orlando Sentinel	6
13. Philadelphia Inquirer	6
13. Sacramento Bee	6
17. Salt Lake Tribune	5
17. Atlanta JC	5
17. Charlotte Observer	5
17. NBA.com	5
17. Oregonian	5
17. SI.com	5
17. HoopsHype.com	5
17. Los Angeles Times	5
17. Contra Costa Times	5
26. SF Sun-Sentinel	4
26. NO Times-Picayune	4
26. Newsday	4
29. Arizona Republic	3
29. Milwaukee JS	3
29. RealGM.com	3
29. Houston Chronicle	3
29. Dallas Morning News	3
29. Washington Post	3
29. Boston Herald	3
29. San Jose Mercury-News	3
29. New York Times	3
38. NBADraft.net	2
38. CBS 2	2
38. Detroit News	2
38. Minneapolis Star-Tribune	2
38. St. Paul Pioneer Press	2
38. Racine Journal-Times	2
38. Indianapolis Star	2
38. Los Angeles Daily News	2
38. HoopsWorld.com	2
38. Bulls.com	2
48. Toronto Star	1
48. Philly Burbs	1
48. InDenverTimes.com	1
48. ProBasketballNews.com	1
48. Deseret Morning News	1
48. SLAM	1
48. Telemadrid	1
48. CelticsBlog.com	1
48. El Mundo Deportivo	1
48. DallasBasketball.com	1
48. PCWorld.com	1
48. Fort Worth Star-Telegram	1
48. Sporting News	1
48. Zona131.com	1
48. Denver Post	1
48. WEEI.com	1

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