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J.J. Redick’s (Joke) Rap Release and His Latest Magic Return
Posted: 4th November 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
J.J. Redick is back.
Not that he ever actually left the game of basketball, but RedickÆs legendary hoops status has been on hiatus the past few seasons.
ThatÆs all about to change.
Stan Van Gundy has to be happy now about keeping Redick on board, despite the fact that Van Gundy rarely used the former Duke legend at all the last three years or so.
Redick did get some extended playing time towards the ...
With L.A. Lakers On Tap, Houston Rockets Ready For Extended Happy Hour
Posted: 4th November 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
For Houston Rockets fans, the L.A. Lakers couldnÆt choose a better time to visit Toyota Center.
Bring on the hated Lakers and the return of Ron Artest to the Lone Star State.
Right now, the Rockets are on a roll, and with their latest victory coming in a place they havenÆt won in two years (with a blowout win over the Utah Jazz), Rick Adelman likely couldnÆt choose a better time on ...
Houston Rockets’ Resilience Defines This Year’s Team
Posted: 1st November 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
Turns out Charles Barkley may very well be wrong (yet again, Chuck) in describing the 2009-10 Houston Rockets as ôthe worst team in the West.ö
First of all, Trevor Ariza and Aaron Brooks are turning out to be a lot better than advertised.
In addition, Shane Battier is a born leader and is more than equipped to guide this team through this season and beyond.
When asked about this seasonÆs teamÆs resilience, Battier ...
Houston Rockets 2009-10 Season Preview: Two Views On 12 Q’s
Posted: 28th October 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
By Denton Ramsey and Taylor Smith, Houston Rockets Featured Columnists
With the 2009-10 NBA season tipping off on Tuesday night, two of the three Houston Rockets Featured Columnists decided to debate 12 burning questions regarding this yearÆs team. [Unfortunately, Vikram Dimba (the third Rockets Featured Columnist) has been sick and was unable to post answers to the questions by Wednesday afternoon.]
1. Beyond the season-ending loss of Yao Ming and temporary ...
Houston Astros Fans: Give Mills A Chance To Prove He’s The Man
Posted: 27th October 2009 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
Brad Mills.
DonÆt worry if the name doesnÆt ring a bell.
But Manager Mills is the new Houston Astros skipper.
If team owner Drayton McLane, general manager Ed Wade, and president of baseball operations Tal Smith all agree upon Mills, then Mills it is.
Just because a lot of people may not know a lot about Mills doesnÆt mean heÆs not the right person for the job.
As a roommate, teammate, and coach under Terry ...
ItÆs official: Brad Mills is the new Houston Astros skipper.
According to MLB.comÆs Brian McTaggart, Mills was named the new manager on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, and his hiring became official at a news conference held at 3 p.m. CT at Minute Maid Park.
ôThere is no doubt in my mind weÆve made an outstanding selection,ö general manager Ed Wade told Houston ChronicleÆs Jose De Jesus Ortiz. ôWeÆre working toward being a ...
Manny Acta Turns Down Houston Astros’ Skipper Position, Heads to Cleveland
Posted: 25th October 2009 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
Things really couldnÆt get much worse for the Houston Astros right now.
Manny Acta, who practically considered the Astros ôfamily,ö has turned down an offer to be their new manager.
Instead, Acta is heading to Cleveland as the Indians' new skipper.
The Houston ChronicleÆs Jose de Jesus Ortiz reportedly spoke to an individual with knowledge of the situation and was told that the length of ActaÆs contract became the major hang-up in negotiations ...
Houston Rockets Drop Preseason Finale To Dallas Mavericks: Regular Season Looms
Posted: 25th October 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
The Houston Rockets dropped their preseason finale to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at Toyota Center.
But now the real fun begins as the regular season looms right around the corner.
Houston tips things off on Tuesday Oct. 27, at Portland in a game slated to begin at 9 p.m.
And according to returning Rockets players such as Shane Battier, HoustonÆs tough road to begin the season is fairly normal.
ôThe last three ...
Houston Astros: Cruz to Return in New Role, Next Step Is New Skipper
Posted: 21st October 2009 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
After all has been said and done, Jose Cruz will return to the Houston Astros organization in a new role, with details to be worked out in the near future.
According to MLB.com Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart, Cruz met with president of baseball operations Tal Smith at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20, before agreeing to remain a part of the Houston organization.
ôIÆm going to be with the Astros,ö ...
With Battier As Backbone, Look For 2009-10 Rockets To Never Give Up
Posted: 20th October 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
Despite their shortcomings, the Houston Rockets are still poised and ready to make a run for postseason play this year in the NBA.
We may not have a team of All-Stars, but we do have one secret weapon that has propelled the Rockets to numerous victories; Shane Battier.
As we've all seen, Battier does a lot of everything; from hustling for loose balls, to playing defense against the best of the bests, ...