
The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
3/6/10
With Hornets star guard Chris Paul still not cleared to return from his knee injury, New Orleans has seen the development of rookie Darren Collison in the increased playing time, and has a slight dilemma on their hands. The former UCLA Bruin has averaged 22 points and 8 assists a game over the past 5 games, including a balanced 17 points and 14 assists effort against Memphis, followed up by a 32 point outburst in a losing cause against San Antonio. [click to continue…]

The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
11/13/09
Now that the New Orleans Hornets have dismissed Byron Scott of his coaching duties there, one might wonder where the former NBA Coach of the Year will land. There will certainly be more coaching vacancies open up as the season continues, however all signs point to Byron getting some time to watch the games from the comfort of a studio. NBA TV and ESPN both reportedly may have interest in bringing Scott in for the meat of the NBA season, likely after Christmas. There are some die-hard Laker fans that believe after Phil Jackson (eventually) retires, Scott could be a suitable replacement as well. Stay tuned…
In other news, a Washington Post report earlier this week suggesting that Allen Iverson would be a good fit in Cleveland didn’t seem to amuse the Cavalier fans, or players. One source close to the team suggested that the Cavs “want no part of Chuck(Iverson’s nickname)”, and reiterated that the Cavs have their own troubled guard issues, regarding Delonte West.