April 2012 Houston Rockets Wiretap

Hornets Win 2012 NBA Lottery

May 30, 2012 8:24 PM

The New Orleans Hornets have won the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery just a few months after trading away Chris Paul and are expected to select Anthony Davis.

The Hornets had a 13.7 percent chance of winning the lottery.

Below is the draft order of the lottery: 

1. New Orleans Hornets
2. Charlotte Bobcats
3. Washington Wizards
4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Sacramento Kings
6. Portland Trail Blazers (from Brooklyn)
7. Golden State Warriors
8. Toronto Raptors
9. Detroit Pistons
10. New Orleans Hornets (from Minnesota)
11. Portland Trail Blazers
12. Milwaukee Bucks
13. Phoenix Suns
14. Houston Rockets 

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Lowry Believes He Can't Coexist With McHale

May 26, 2012 10:40 AM

Kyle Lowry believes he and Kevin McHale can no longer coexist.

Lowry underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia and torn abductor muscles three weeks ago and briefly returned to the Toyota Center on Friday.

“I don’t think so,” Lowry said about whether he and McHale can continue. “I honestly think it would be tough. Things have to be addressed. The situation would have to be addressed.

“If things aren’t addressed coaching-wise, I guess I have to be moved.”

McHale believed he worked well with Lowry.

“That’s very surprising,” McHale said. “I didn’t think we had too much of a problem coexisting this year. Everybody has a little beef every once in a while. I didn’t feel like (there were problems). He apparently did.

“There were times that we didn’t agree on things. There were times that I got on him. I don’t think it was unduly harsh on anybody.”

Daryl Morey believes the relationship can be salvaged.

“I think Kyle and coach McHale are both winners and both competitive guys,” Morey said. “I don’t anticipate any issues going forward.”

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

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23 NBA Teams To Participate In 2012 Vegas Summer League

May 25, 2012 10:32 AM

A record 24 teams will compete at the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.  From July 13-22, 23 NBA teams, including 11 that participated in the NBA Playoffs, as well as a team of NBA D-League Select players will compete in Las Vegas.

The  2012  competition will mark the eighth summer that the league has been held in Las  Vegas since its inception in 2004. Each of the participating teams will play five game each for a total of 60 contests over the course of the event’s ten days.

The 2012 field for NBA Summer League (years participated) will be the following:

Atlanta Hawks (2010)*
Boston Celtics (2004-07)*
Charlotte Bobcats (2008) 
Chicago Bulls (2005, 2009-10)*
Cleveland Cavaliers (2004-10)
Dallas Mavericks (2005-10)*
Denver Nuggets (2004-10)*
D-League Select (2009-10)
Golden State Warriors (2005-10)
Houston Rockets (2006-10)
L.A. Clippers (2005-10)*
L.A. Lakers (2007-10)*
Memphis Grizzlies (2007-10)*
Miami Heat (2010)*
Milwaukee Bucks (2007-10)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2006-10)
New Orleans Hornets (2005-10)
New York Knicks (2005-10)*
Phoenix Suns (2004-10)
Portland Trail Blazers (2005-10)
Sacramento Kings (2005-10)
San Antonio Spurs (2007-10)*
Toronto Raptors (2008-10)
Washington Wizards (2004-10)

*Indicates 2011-12 NBA Playoff team.

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Irving, Rubio Headline 2012 All-Rookie First Team

May 22, 2012 3:19 PM

Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, Kenneth Faried, Klay Thompson, Iman Shumpert, Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Knight have been voted to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

On the All-Rookie Second Team is Chandler Parsons, Isaiah Thomas, MarShon Brooks, Derrick Williams and Tristan Thompson.

The following players also received votes:

Markieff Morris, Phoenix, 7 (1); Kemba Walker, Charlotte 7; Alec Burks, Utah 2; Norris Cole, Miami 2; Bismack Biyombo, Charlotte 2; Enes Kanter, Utah 1; Greg Stiemsma, Boston 1; Gustavo Ayon, New Orleans 1; Nikola Vucevic, Philadelphia 1.

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Motiejunas Doubtful For London Olympics

May 22, 2012 10:28 AM

Donatas Motiejunas is unlikely to play for the Lithuanian national team at this summer’s Olympics.

Motiejunas, a 6-foot-11 power forward, was acquired by the Rockets in a 2011 draft-night deal with Minnesota.

He will be eligible to sign a contract with Houston on July 1.

“I spoke a lot with Donatas, he really wants to play, but hasn’t signed a contract yet," national team coach Kestutis Kemzuras said. "He would be risking his NBA contract in case of an injury. He told me that he could only come on 2 July, but that would literally be the day before the Olympic Qualifying Tournament starts.

"I told him to be ready just in case, but there’s no hiding it – if we were to make it to the Olympics, it wouldn’t be fair to cut any of the players and include Motiejunas instead.”

FIBA.com

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Tomjanovich Believes Bynum Has Potential To Rank Among Greatest Centers Ever

May 10, 2012 11:25 PM

Rudy Tomjanovich believes 7-foot Lakers center Andrew Bynum “can be one of the best players at that position, ever, with Hakeem and Shaq."

Tomjanovich currently serves as a scout and statistical analyst for the Lakers.

"I think when you watch him on TV it doesn't give you a clear picture of how big and long this guy is and how he seems to dwarf the guys he's playing against," said Tomjanovich. "What he had right from the beginning is a knack to get the ball in the basket. But he is young and the guy makes mistakes.

“Mike Brown and the coaching staff are doing everything possible for their young guys…to think the right way, to say the right things. But they make mistakes and the mistakes sometimes are painful. It's like your kids…you wish they didn't have to go through this stuff but they do."

FoxSportsHouston.com

Tags: Andrew Bynum, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

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Lowry Undergoes Surgery For Sports Hernia

May 1, 2012 5:02 PM

Kyle Lowry has undergone surgery to correct a sports hernia.

Lowry's recovery time is expected to last six to eight weeks before he can begin his offseason workouts.

Lowry has dealt with the condition in the past, but it worsened this season following a groin injury.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle (via Twitter)

Tags: Kyle Lowry, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Injury

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