LUTHER HEAD NEWS

Luther Head Getting Back on Track

It’s been a rocky road for Luther Head at this stage of his career. After being waived by the Houston Rockets in the 2008-09 season Head played only 57 games with the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. Despite going through a rough patch in his career, Head had a great start in the NBA.After reaching the NCAA National Championship in 2005 with Illinois, along with Deron Williams and...
Via Crowned Hoops  |  October 06, 2010

Kings Waive Luther Head

According to the Sacramento Kings Twitter feed, the team has waived guard Luther Head. Head did not dress last night against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore right calf.He averaged 5.6 points in 16.3 minutes per game in 36 games, including 14 starts, with the Kings. His last game was Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played only 17 seconds in the second quarter...
Via Crowned Hoops  |  March 19, 2011

The Charlotte Bobcats sign Luther Head

The Bobcats have signed 27-year old shooting guard Luther Head to a 2-year, $2.3 million dollar deal. Head played in 47 games (10 starts) for the Pacers last season and he averaged 17.3 minutes, 7.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He has now played in 312 games (68 starts) in his five years in the NBA and he has averaged 23.1 minutes, 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and...
Via Bobcats Locker  |  July 10, 2010

Rockets "Head" Off Spurs At The Pass 103-84

Houston Rockets guard Luther Head led seven players in double figures as the Rockets bombarded the San Antonio Spurs Saturday 103-84. Head starting for the injured Tracy McGrady helped spark the huge first quarter by Houston. The Rockets would hold a double digit lead at the end of the period, and were pretty much in control for the balance of the game.
Via Slam Dunk Central  |  November 30, 2008

Rockets Say Goodbye to Luther Head

Rockets waive fourth year guard to give him a chance elsewhere -- Just when Luther Head was deemed healthy enough to play, the Rockets gave him the chance to do it The Rockets cut Luther on Saturday, ending early his fourth season with the "Luther has been a great player and ...
Via ClutchFans  |  March 01, 2009

Kings notes: Westphal makes sporadic use of reserve Head

There's no way of predicting when Kings guard Luther Head will play.
Via Sacbee  |  February 13, 2011

The New Orleans Hornets sign Luther Head

The Hornets have signed 27-year old shooting guard Luther Head to a 2-year, $2.3 million dollar deal. Head played in 47 games (10 starts) for the Pacers last season and he averaged 17.3 minutes, 7.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He has now played in 312 games (68 starts) in his five years in the NBA and he has averaged 23.1 minutes, 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and...
Via Hornets Locker  |  July 11, 2010

Kings filling up training camp roster

The Sacramento Kings will have shooting guards Luther Head, J.R. Giddens and Joe Crawford on their training camp roster. All three players have NBA experience.According to Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee, Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie says that he plans on having 20 players at the most in training camp, which means that six additional players, at the...
Via Crowned Hoops  |  September 13, 2010

Luther Head to the Pacers?

The Indy Star’s beat guy, via Twitter, says it’s about to happen: “pacers very close to signing guard luther head, according to a source.”
Via SLAM Online  |  September 17, 2009

Kings Notes: Head a versatile guard option

Luther Head didn't walk with a limp during Kings media day Monday at Arco Arena. Rich Pedroncelli Associated Press Samuel Dalembert was brought in via trade to give the Kings some added size. The 6-foot-11 center spent his first eight seasons in the league with Philadelphia.
Via Sacbee  |  September 28, 2010

Daily Deron: Williams and Luther Head Reunite, with Jazz Defeating Kings

Sacramento Kings guard Luther Head (#9) closes out on his former teammate at the Univerity of Illinois, Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (#8). It’s always good to see members of the 2004-2005 Fighting Illinois basketball team back on the court again, even if going against each other. The Sacramento Kings visited the Utah Jazz on Monday night, with Luther Head taking on his former...
Via Writing Illini  |  November 23, 2010

Kings waive Luther Head; Nets sign Sundiata Gaines

Because on a Saturday night, rather than heading to the local pub with your friends for some curry and chips and a nice pint (wait, what is this, London?) you were searching the Web for minor basketball transactions. That’s why were hear for you. First, the Kings have waived guard Luther Head, according to CSN…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  March 19, 2011

Still scratching my head

THE `HOUSE - The game has been over for more than two hours and I'm still sitting here at Conseco scratching my head over Jim O'Brien's coaching down the stretch. The Pacers were down three points with 20.6 seconds left in the game and O'Brien has three poor 3-point shooters on the court. Dahntay Jones (3-of-21), T.J. Ford (1-of-28) and Tyler Hansbrough (0-of-4) were on the court...
Via Pacers Insider  |  December 21, 2009

Pacers Clobber Kings – Frustrations Mount

If you read over the Bee’s recap from last nights thumping, one thing was made extremely clear – somebody is annoying the holy ******** crap out of the majority of this squad. Carl Landry, Luther Head, Jason Thompson, Sammy Dalembert and even Coach Westphal all laid their best smack down on somebody(s) for their lack of execution and playbook knowledge. I thought it was a bit...
Via A Royal Pain  |  December 01, 2010

Head out of Pacers game with ankle injury

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) — Indiana guard Luther Head had to leave the Pacers’ game with the New Jersey Nets on Friday night with a sprained left ankle. Head hurt the ankle in the first quarter...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 15, 2010

Kings waive Luther Head

The Sacramento Kings today requested waivers on guard Luther Head, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Head, in his sixth NBA season out of Illinois, appeared in 36 games (started 14) for the Kings this season and posted averages of 5.6 ppg (.415 FG%, .391 3PT,  .780 FT%), 1.7 rpg, and 1.9 apg [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  March 19, 2011

Breaking News: Sacramento Kings Guard Luther Head Returns to Team Practice

After missing Friday's game to tend to personal business, Kings guard Luther Head is back at practice and according to my sources, it will be a game-day decision as to who will be active for tomorrow night's game against Minnesota...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 09, 2010

Breaking News: Sacramento Kings Guard Luther Head Returns to Team Practice

After missing Friday's game to tend to personal business, Kings guard Luther Head is back at practice and according to my sources, it will be a game-day decision as to who will be active for tomorrow night's game against Minnesota...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 09, 2010

T-Mac: Peace Out

McGrady is out for three weeks. I, for one, am shocked.But T-Mac injury jokes are old and boring, so let's ask the real question: where does this put the Rockets in the meantime? Luther Head has apparently jumped into the starting role, despite racking up 4 minutes in the game prior to T-Mac's ...
Via Hardwood Paroxysm  |  December 02, 2008

Unsung Hero Day: Luther Head

Don Langridan at sports blog, With Malice, has dubbed today as Unsung Hero Day. The point is to recognize the guys who toil and work hard every day, for no recognition. We should appreciate the role-players who come on and give that valuable 2-5 minutes. Without them, there is no NBA. Without further ado, I pronounce my unsung hero: Luther Head. By definition, Luther Head probably...
Via The Sports Agent Blog  |  April 05, 2008

2010 Sacramento Kings Training Camp: Interview with Shooting Guard, Luther Head

By James Ham Coming into camp, I believed that Luther Head was a perfect fit for the Sacramento Kings bench. He is an experienced shooter with ball handling skills, but still young enough to fit into the culture of the current club...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 23, 2010

Court Report: Week 11 Dashboard

A look ahead to Week 11 of the fantasy basketball season.Schedule BreakdownFour-game teams: ATL, CHI, LAL, MEM, MIA, NJN, NOR, ORL, POR, UTH, WASThree-game teams: BOS, CHA, CLE, DAL, DEN DET, GSW, HOU, IND, LAC, MIL, MIN, OKC, PHI, PHO, SAC, SAS, TORTwo-game teams: NYKAlso see: Basketball Monster's ease rankings and Rotowire's value meterPickups/Plug-ins – Players owned in less...
Via Roto Arcade  |  January 03, 2010

Daily Deron: How Williams, Head & Cook Fared in the NBA Last Night

With the NBA season off and running, Writing Illini will try to provide daily updates on how former Illinois basketball players are faring in the NBA. As of today, three former Illini – Deron Williams (Utah Jazz), Luther Head (Sacramento Kings) and Brian Cook (Los Angeles Clippers) – are suiting up in the National Basketball Association. Without further ado, here’s a look at...
Via Writing Illini  |  October 28, 2010

WHY does Marvin STILL START?

This guy brings nothing to the table!He can't shoot consistently, which is why he's always wide open for the jumpshot.He had a matchup against 6"2 Luther Head in the 2nd quarter. How many points did he score off the little man? NONE. He followed that up by blowing a driveGive Mario Marvin's minutes a...
Via hawksquawk.net  |  March 16, 2008

Rockets "Head" Off Spurs At The Pass 103-84

Houston Rockets guard Luther Head led seven players in double figures as the Rockets bombarded the San Antonio Spurs Saturday 103-84. Head starting for the injuredA Tracy McGrady helped spark the huge first quarter by Houston. The Rockets would hold a double digit lead at the end of the period, and were pretty much in control [...]
Via Slam Dunk Central  |  November 30, 2008
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