Hooped Up

You already knew Lamar Odom loves candy, but you didn’t know that he really, really, really loves candy. My teeth hurt just watching him talk about it.

Chris Andersen is one of my favorite players because, the word “quit” just isn’t in his vocabulary. If he’s reading this post, he’s probably asking somebody this second, “What is this strange Q word thingy, this blogger speaks of and is Merriam-Webster aware of this odd word”.

Currently “The Birdman”, is in Shantou, south China’s Guangdong Province for a basketball clinic sporting a beard that makes him look like a Wise Owl or a dude that rides a Chopper with a jockey shift. But since he is “The Birdman”, and I feel like an Ornithologist looking at birds as they pass my sicky boy window of my bedroom, lets go with an Owl.

Plus, I don’t have my motorcycle license yet.

Via People’s Daily Online

After a weekend of bbq + beer at Hooped Up headquarters, I’m sick as a dog and I feel as lousy as a Clippers season ticket holder. I got a cold that makes my head feel like it’s gonna explode, a nose that’s leaking like a faucet and a sore throat that makes drinking anything 9th level hell.

But since I’m a glass half full guy, I’ve got to think that things could be worse. At least I’m not Damon Jones getting dunked on violently by LeBron James. I personally find comfort in that thought.

Pray to your God / Deity / Joe Pesci for me!

Add the Dallas Mavericks to the list of NBA teams that were — and perhaps still are — interested in acquiring trade-cravingCarlos Boozer. While you’re at it, scratch South Africa off of Boozer’s more immediate travel itinerary. Though it’s still unclear where exactly he’ll end up this NBA season, Boozer won’t be going to Johannesburg this week to participate in the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program Wednesday through Sunday as was announced earlier this summer.

Deseret News

Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson has certainly changed his tune in the past nine months.

In November, when the 31-year-old announced his three-year $US28-million contract extension, he proclaimed his desire to help rebuild the struggling team.

But on Friday, Jackson told Dime Magazine he has requested a trade and included a list of preferred destinations: Cleveland, New York or anywhere in Texas.

Golden State has only made the post-season once in the past 15 seasons and it’s part of the reason why he wants to leave.

“I’m just looking to go somewhere where I can go and win a championship,” he said.

National Post

Sagia Castañeda is a video vixen from Miami, Florida.

Bonus Sagia Castañeda after the jump.

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When you’re in the NBA, you’re there because you’re really good or because you’re really tall. Yes I’m talking about you Shawn Bradley. Anyway, big Mormon dudes aside, this year in the NBA shots rained down from every angle imaginable and when you get paid millions to play a game you love it’s never luck.

It’s all skill baby,all skill!!

Appréciez Cirque de Ballon-Panier, mon aime.

Ever since Shaq Vs. hit the airwaves, Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal has been everywhere, all the time, everyday. His latest travels took him to Jimmy Kimmel Live last night where Shaq and Jimmy got deh Scrabble on.

Now heat up some left over Rigiro and cheese from last night and enjoy these two comedians at work.

J.R. Smith has been suspended for the first seven games of the season, the NBA announced today. The suspension stems from his pleading guilty to reckless driving from a 2007 auto accident that killed his friend Andre Bell. Smith already had been suspended by the team for two games at the beginning of the 2007-08 season after the crash.

The Nuggets open the season Oct. 28 at home against Utah, and during that stretch play at Portland, Indiana, New Jersey, Miami and Atlanta. He will be able to rejoin the team for the Nov. 10 at Chicago, which is the fifth game of a six-game road trip.

In its statement, the NBA said he was being suspended “Jersey, in connection with a 2007 accident resulting in the death of a passenger in Smith’s car, and for prior and subsequent motor vehicle offenses.”

Denver Post

I don’t know if you’ll be breakin’ any ankles playing in these bad boys, but you’ll definitely be snapin’ sneaker head necks as they check out your purple leather and white rubber freshness. The Nike Auto Flight High QK LE “LA” is a limited edition quick release that comes in Varsity Purple with Yellow on the sock lining.

You don’t have to be a baller to wear these kicks, but it probably helps to be a Lakers fan to rock these. Look for the The Nike Auto Flight High QK LE “LA” to hit selected hipster stores in September.

Ogle the goods further after the jump.

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