J.J. HICKSON RUMORS & GOSSIP

NBA report: Hickson finds a purpose in Portland

There was a time, and not long ago, when it looked like J.J. Hickson may never again be anything more than a bit player in the NBA. It happened as early as this season -- which, remember, has been shortened by a lockout. Hickson was part of a trade that sent him to Sacramento, returning Omri Casspi and a conditional draft pick to the Cavaliers. But as you know, Hickson never fit...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  April 16, 2012
AIR TIME

J.J. Hickson dunks on DeAndre Jordan

Santos You’ve heard this story before, a posterizing dunk at the Staples Center. Who did Blake get this time? Answer: Nobody. This time the pleasure went to the road team, as JJ Hickson threw down an INSANE dunk over Blake’s buddy DeAndre Jordan. Just…just watch. Technorati Tags: DeAndre Jordan, JJ Hickson Sports-Kings - The Kings of Sports Lists
Via Sports-Kings  |  March 30, 2012

J.J. Hickson looking like a keeper for the Trail Blazers

While it's hard to get a true read on just how good he can become in four games, J.J. Hickson has made quite an impression on the Blazers and their interim head coach Kaleb Canales. In just under 24 minutes per game, Hickson has averaged 12.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 63.9% shooting in his first four games with the Trail Blazers.Despite Hickson's above average...
Via Sports Junkie Online  |  March 30, 2012

Blazers claim J.J. Hickson off waivers

The Portland Trail Blazers have picked up forward J.J. Hickson off waivers. Hickson was waived by Sacramento on Monday. The Kings acquired him last June from Cleveland for forward Omri Casspi and a conditional future first-round draft pick. He played 35 games for the Kings, averaging 4.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per contest. He had been bothered recently by back...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 21, 2012

J.J. Hickson expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors

Multiple sources on Twitter (including Sam Amico and BallisLife.com) are reporting that J.J. Hickson will be signing with the Golden State Warriors after he clears waivers. After Hickson was waived by the Kings, it was rumored that the Celtics had interest in him, but it looks like Danny Ainge was either late to the party, or just didn't have to offer what Hickson wanted to hear.
Via Celtics Life  |  March 20, 2012
SACKED TOWN

Kings buyout J.J. Hickson

Two years ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers wouldn't deal J.J. Hickson for Amare Stoudemire.  Last year, he was dealt to Sacramento for Omri Casspi.  Now, the Kings have reached a buyout with the forward, making him a free agent.

Via Waiting For Next Year  |  March 19, 2012

J.J. Hickson bought out, Celtics probably interested

You may now commence laughing at the Sacramento Kings, who surrendered Omri Casspi and a first-round draft choice this summer in return for 35 disappointing games of J.J. Hickson.The Kings bought out Hickson’s contract on Monday, making the 23-year old a free agent assuming he clears waivers (as Paul Flannery warns, since he’s a 23-year old with a teeny contract, he might...
Via Celtics Town  |  March 19, 2012
BEEFING UP

Celtics interested in Kings forward?

The Celtics may be looking to add some front court depth after losing Chris Wilcox for the season. They are talking to Sacramento.

Via Celtics Life  |  March 15, 2012

Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings Discussing J.J. Hickson

The Sacrament Kings’ forward J.J. Hickson has not lived up to the hype after he left Cleveland. Hickson was traded to the Kings for Omri Casspi over the offseason and since then Hickson has averaged only 4.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 35 games. Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio is saying the Boston Celtics and the Kings have been discussing Hickson. The Celtics see Hickson...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 15, 2012

Kings F J.J. Hickson out 3 games with bruised hip

Sacramento Kings forward J. J. Hickson will miss at least the next three games with a bruised hip. Hickson was injured in Sacramento's 108-100 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night after leaping for a rebound and landing hard on his hip. The team said an X-ray and an MRI exam Friday showed no fractures. Hickson will be re-evaluated when the Kings return from their...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 02, 2012
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