J.J. Hickson

A tip from a reader came in with the news that Orlando Magic rookie Guard Courtney Lee will return to the starting lineup for Game 1, replacing J.J. Redick, who took Lee’s spot after the sinus fracture he received in the first round series with Philadelphia. Per the tip: Coach Stan Van Gundy feels Lee matches up better with Cavaliers guard Delonte West, “who puts the ball on the floor more and attacks with the dribble.” Redick capably defended Ray Allen in the second round, but Lee is still a superior defensive player. This got the WFNY team thinking (well, Scott actually). As we ... Read Full Story

The “ Cleveland Plain Dealer ” has reported that Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward J.J. Hickson is expected to be out of action for as long as the next 2-3 weeks. Reports out of Cleveland are that the former player from North Carolina State has been hampered with pain in his lower back. Team doctors do not believe that it is more serious than muscle soreness and are hoping that rest will be all that is needed. Hickson has played in 62 out of the Cavaliers’ 78 games this season. He has averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in his first NBA campaign. © Copyright ... Read Full Story

Charles Barkley has made a second career out of saying silly things. And seeing as his own TNT colleagues often make fun of his lack of knowledge when it comes to non-stars in the NBA (”Who He Play For?”), it’s easy to just tune Chuck out when he tries to provide insight beyond the Chris Paw-woll and Kobeh Braaaahnt level. Read Full Story

During the 2008 NBA Draft, the Cavaliers had a couple of needs that Danny Ferry was looking to fill. The backcourt depth was suspect at both spots, as well as the front court power positions. The four and five slots were the more pressing need, since it was loaded with slower big men like Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Anderson Varejao, Joe Smith (had yet to be traded), and Ben Wallace. Developing a young big to take Joe Smith’s minutes was probably #1 on Ferry’s mind. Read Full Story

April 09, 2009 By: Scott Category: Cleveland Cavaliers Last night welcomed back the return of Ben Wallace to the Cavaliers frontcourt. In fact, the arena team shop was holding a Welcome Back Ben sale by displaying his jerseys proudly in the entrance of the store. But what his return also marks is the addition of another body to the Cavaliers post game - one that is much-needed with news that J.J. Hickson will miss up to three weeks with some lower back issues. An MRI that was given to the rookie forward yesterday afternoon revealed that he has what’s being called a “stress reaction” ... Read Full Story