HoopsHype.com Interviews

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
George Hill: "I get the feeling that I can be picked in the first round"
by Raul Barrigon / June 24, 2008
Pretty much off the radar at the beginning of the draft process, IUPUI guard George Hill is making some noise lately. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Keith Brumbaugh: "I need to prove that the past is behind me"
by Raul Barrigon / June 14, 2008
Former DeLand HS star Keith Brumbaugh is happy getting another chance to make his dreams come true after troubled times. • Read more

[ R O C K E T S ]
Lior Eliyahu: "Everybody is waiting for the first Israeli in the NBA"
by Jorge Sierra / May 10, 2008
Drafted in 2006, Israeli forward Lior Eliyahu is hoping to be the first player from his country in the NBA. • Read more

[ H O R N E T S ]
Predrag Stojakovic: "Chris Paul should be an MVP"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / April 13, 2008
Even with the regular daily dosage of painkillers aimed to alleviate his back pain, Peja Stojakovic still proves that he is one of the purest shooters in basketball. • Read more

[ S U N S ]
Boris Diaw: "I wasn't expecting the Shaq trade"
by Senad Mustafic / April 9, 2008
Even though his minutes dwindled somewhat in the last two seasons, Boris Diaw has become one of the most recognizable faces of Phoenix Suns. • Read more

[ A G E N T S ]
Bill Duffy: "Sometimes I ask myself, 'Why am I doing this?'"
by Jorge Sierra / April 6, 2008
NBA agent Bill Duffy, who represents Steve Nash and Tayshaun Prince among many other players, is one of the most powerful men in a business he admits can get very distasteful. • Read more

[ O U T . O F . T H E . L E A G U E ]
Maciej Lampe: "If I return to the NBA, I will play big minutes"
by Raúl Barrigón / March 31, 2008
At 18, Maciej Lampe maybe was too young for the NBA. Now at 22, he is blossoming in Russia and wouldn’t mind a comeback. • Read more

[ I N T E R V I E W ]
Ray Allen: "We're part of putting W's in the win column, not of a stat-filling machine"
by Marc Narducci / March 25, 2008
Despite having his best chance to his first-ever NBA championship, Boston’s Ray Allen refuses to look too far ahead. • Read more

[ P A C E R S ]
Mike Dunleavy: "My dad is my biggest fan"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / March 20, 2008
Playing in front of the half-empty stands of Conseco Fieldhouse can't be too much fun for Mike Dunleavy. That has not stopped him from being one of the most serious candidates for the Most Improved Player honors this year. • Read more

[ J A Z Z ]
Deron Williams: "The championship runs through San Antonio"
by Joseph Woelfel / March 13, 2008
The Utah Jazz are having a banner season, thanks in large measure to gifted young point guard Deron Williams. The third-year pro is on a mission to lead the Jazz to the playoffs again. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Nathan Jawai: "I want to be in the NBA next season"
by Jorge Sierra / February 29, 2008
The latest Baby Shaq comes from Down Under. And he doesn't want to hear of comparisons with the Phoenix Suns center. • Read more

[ L A K E R S ]
Jordan Farmar: "Seeing Derek Fisher, now I have somebody to model myself after"
by Raul Barrigon / February 17, 2008
Jordan Farmar talks about his loyalty to Kobe Bryant, his game and his roots. • Read more

[ R A P T O R S ]
Jamario Moon: "I have a better chance of winning the dunk contest than Barkley of becoming Governor"
by Jorge Sierra / February 15, 2008
Jamario Moon, one of the media darlings at the All-Star Weekend, is hyped up for Saturday's big event. • Read more

[ D R A F T . P R O S P E C T S ]
Danilo Gallinari: "If things go well, I will enter the draft"
by Jorge Sierra / February 15, 2008
Italian forward Danilo Gallinari is one of the Euro prospects most coveted by NBA teams. It seems like he will be available to them next June. •Read more

[ G R I Z Z L I E S ]
Mike Miller: "You are always thinking about the trade deadline"
by Marc Narducci / February 14, 2008
The subject of trade rumors, Memphis swingman Mike Miller remains focused on helping the young Grizzlies improve. • Read more

[ W I Z A R D S ]
Caron Butler: "I'm not flashy at all, I just get the job done"
by Joseph Woelfel / January 28, 2008
He is having a career year and making a strong bid to play his second straight appearance in the All-Star Game.
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[ S I X E R S ]
Andre Iguodala: "I want to make an impact on both ends of the court"
by Marc Narducci / January 24, 2008
Soon to be 24, Philadelphia 76ers swingman Andre Iguodala has embraced his role as the leader of a young team.
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[ S U P E R S O N I C S ]
Kevin Durant: "I want to be a winner, point blank"
by Senad Mustafic / January 10, 2008
Even though he dreams of a championship, Kevin Durant is very happy being a Sonic and averaging more than 20 points a game as a rookie in the NBA. • Read more

[ T R A I L . B L A Z E R S ]
LaMarcus Aldridge: "Roy is unstoppable"
by Marc Narducci / January 1, 2008
Both the Portland Trail Blazers and second-year forward LaMarcus Aldridge have developed faster than most expected. • Read more

[ H O R N E T S ]
David West: "The more we win, the more support we will have"
by Senad Mustafic / December 23, 2007
The Hornets have the fourth best record in the Western Conference and, barring injuries to key players, David West sees a bright path ahead for the the team. • Read more

[ C L I P P E R S ]
Chris Kaman: "We're not finishing games"
by Nebojsa Petrovacki / December 11, 2007
Chris Kaman has been putting out some All-Star caliber numbers this season, but his Clippers are struggling with injuries and being unable to close out games. • Read more

[ K N I C K S ]
Zach Randolph: "Nothing less than playoffs will be satisfying"
by Marc Narducci / October 25, 2007
After six seasons in Portland, Zach Randolph is excited about a new beginning with the New York Knicks. • Read more

[ B U C K S ]
Maurice Williams: "I'm enjoying basketball for the first time since my rookie season"
by Gery Woelfel / October 17, 2007
After signing a lucrative, long-term contract over the summer, Maurice Williams is being counted on to help lead the Bucks back to the playoffs. • Read more

[ 7 6 E R S ]
Maurice Cheeks: "All I can do is concentrate on basketball and control what I can control"
by Marc Narducci / October 7, 2007
In the final year of his contract and facing gloomy preseason predictions, 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks enters the season with a positive outlook. • Read more

[ B U C K S