Rip Hamilton Doesn't Want To Play On One Leg
I was a fan of the Richard Hamilton signing in Chicago. And his stint in Chicago has gone well enough...
... when he's played.
Rip has played in only 11 of Chicago's 23 games. And he's going to miss quite a few more.
Hamilton admitted that he likely will sit for a while in an attempt to put the groin and right thigh bruise issues in his rearview mirror for good...
Via Crossover Chronicles
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
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Richard Hamilton a hit in Bulls debut
Richard Hamilton made his debut for the Chicago Bulls’ tonight in the Bulls’ 93-85 pre-season victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Hamilton got the start at shooting guard, and it looks like the rotation that we saw tonight is probably what the set rotation that Tom Thibodeau will play going into the season. In his first game with the Bulls, Hamilton seemed to be the glue...
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Bulls G Hamilton aggravates groin injury
Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton said he aggravated a groin injury during Sunday's loss at Miami.
Hamilton sat out Friday's game against Milwaukee and also was sidelined for 10 games earlier this month with a groin strain.
The latest injury puts Hamilton's availability in question for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards.
The Bulls are already thin...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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15 days ago
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15 days ago
Pistons shut down by Bulls in Hamilton's return
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Often it's not what someone says that tells the story, but rather what he doesn't say.
Rip Hamilton made his return to The Palace Wednesday night, a triumphant return for him and his Chicago Bulls, who left with a 99-83 victory and a five-game winning streak. Hamilton scored 14 points and added five assists.
Public address announcer Mason gave Hamilton...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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January 04, 2012
Bulls guard Hamilton scratched with thigh bruise
Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a bruised right thigh.
During his pregame press conference, Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau said that Hamilton would go through warmups in hopes of playing. He suffered the injury during Wednesday's loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Shortly before Friday's tipoff,...
Via AP on Fox
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17 days ago
Hamilton Could Miss Extended Time With Groin, Thigh Injuries
Richard Hamilton's left-leg injury has failed to respond to treatment after games.
Via RealGM
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Bulls F Deng set to return; Hamilton out indefinitely
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks.
Deng has been sidelined for the past six games due to a torn ligament in his left wrist.
Chicago is 3-3 without Deng, the team's second-leading scorer at 15.9 points per game.
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau also said that shooting guard Richard Hamilton will...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Video: Rip Hamilton’s Return To Detroit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGgUA67uiaM
Rip Hamilton spent a great deal of time during his NBA career in Motown, including winning an NBA title in 2004 with the Pistons. On Wednesday, Hamilton returned to Detroit for the first time since leaving for greener pastures in the shortened off-season. Rip scored 14 points for the Chicago Bulls and dished out five assists, while grabbing...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Update: Rip Hamilton is Playing Today
Rip is going to try to play. #Bulls
— K.C Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 29, 2012
Not sure if I like this idea. He's an old man, and the Bulls need him down the stretch. You know he's just going to hurt himself even more by playing today. But the Bulls fan in me wants him to play, simply because this is a statement game and I just hate the Heat so much. And the Bulls don...
Via Da Bulls Eye
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15 days ago
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15 days ago
Bulls G Hamilton scratched from lineup
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Richard Hamilton was a late scratch from Sunday's game against Memphis due to a groin injury.
Hamilton, who signed with the Bulls after he was waived by Detroit last month, was replaced in the starting lineup by Ronnie Brewer.
The 33-year-old Hamilton has averaged 12.0 points in his first four games, scoring 16 in each of his past two contests.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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January 01, 2012
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January 01, 2012
Bulls G Hamilton misses second game in a row
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Richard Hamilton missed his second straight game Tuesday with a sore left groin.
Hamilton was held out of the lineup against the Atlanta Hawks, two days after being a late scratch against Memphis.
Ronnie Brewer took Hamilton's spot in the lineup for a second consecutive game.
The 33-year-old Hamilton, who signed with the Bulls after he was waived...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Pistons shut down by Bulls in Hamilton's return
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Richard Hamilton scored 14 points in his return to The Palace, and the Chicago Bulls shut down the Detroit Pistons in a 99-83 victory Wednesday night.
Hamilton started after missing the previous two games with a sore left groin. He received a warm welcome from Detroit fans, many of whom stood and applauded the veteran guard who spent nine years with the...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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January 04, 2012
Richard Hamilton Scores 15,000th Career Point
Clap for that man! Richard Hamilton scores his 15,000th career point on the pinpoint dime from Derrick Rose. Hamilton finished the night with season highs in points (22) and assists (10) to help beat the Nets too. Congrats on the milestone Rip!
Via Hooped Up: Atlanta Hawks
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20 days ago
Rose, Hamilton lead Bulls past Pistons
Richard Hamilton scored 14 points in his return to The Palace, and the Chicago Bulls shut down the Detroit Pistons in a 99-83 victory Wednesday night.
Hamilton started after missing the previous two games with a sore left groin. He received a warm welcome from Detroit fans, many of whom stood and applauded the veteran guard who spent nine years with the Pistons before being waived...
Via AP on Fox
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January 04, 2012
Rip Hamilton is feeling like it’s sweet home Chicago
Richard Hamilton is feeling comfortable with the Bulls. Not completely with his teammates yet, that’s a work in progress (albeit one that is making great strides). No, Hamilton is comfortable with the expectations in Chicago — title expectations. “I love it because this is what it’s supposed to be,” Hamilton said after he had 16…
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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December 31, 2011
Rose and Hamilton should form potent back-court combo for Bulls
Chicago got off to a good start last night with the new addition to their primary rotation.
Those who believe that Rip Hamilton was, in some way, THE main source of the problems with the Detroit Pistons over the course of the last 2 seasons are going to find out that their perception was far from accurate.
Via khandor's sports blog
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Richard Hamilton will provide upgrade from Keith Bogans
Coming into the free agency period, Rip Hamilton, Jamal Crawford, and Jason Richardson were the three guys that Bulls fans seemed to have their eyes on. While the Richardson ended up re-signing with the Magic for $25 million over 4 years, the Bulls ended up having a chance at both Hamilton and Crawford, both very solid players.
Some murmurings have suggested that the Bulls went...
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
Rajon To The Rescue, Rondo Racks Up Triple-Double As Celtics Top Bulls 95-91
The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics entered their contest Sunday afternoon at the “New Garden” with rosters that were depleted by injury. The Bulls were without All-Star point guard Derrick Rose who was suffering from back spasms; while veteran guard Richard Hamilton was on the sidelines with a bruised thigh. Boston would take to the court minus starting center Jermaine...
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1 day ago
Bulls' Hamilton unsure if he will play Tuesday
DNewly acquired Bulls guard Rip Hamilton is still unsure whether he will play or not during the team's second preseason game against the Pacers on Tuesday night.
Via ESPN
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December 18, 2011
Deng And Hamilton Out Tonight For Chicago
Richard Hamilton is suffering from a thigh bruise and a groin strain, while Luol Deng is dealing with a torn ligament in his left wrist. Both are out tonight for the Bulls. A preview of tonight's game can be found here.
Via Buzz On Broad
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
How You Like Them Now?
Tonight in Phila-delphia, the Sixers buried the visiting Bulls, 98-82. It really wasn't as close as that; the team led by 20 at the end of the third quarter and kept Derrick Rose and the Bulls starters on the bench in the fourth. And the only real moment of disappointment was that they came close to the free Big Mac, but didn't take a final shot. So, what are the reasons...
Via Five Tool Tool
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
The Masked Rip Rides Again, But When?
Richard Hamilton has been well known for wearing his mask with the headband firmly draped across it to hold it in place. The Chicago Bulls have not been well known as a team friendly to headbands. The team has had a policy banning the head bands unless medically required for a while now. Remember even Scott Skiles benched Ben Wallace for wearing his head band during a game in violation...
Via Crossover Chronicles
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Foul trouble limits veteran Hamilton in Bulls debut
Two early whistles help keep veteran to 23 minutes, 6 pointsLOS ANGELES — After his first practice as a Bull, Richard Hamilton was asked why his numbers dropped nearly to career lows as he brooded through a difficult last season with the Pistons.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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December 25, 2011
Rip Hamilton Joined the 15,000 Point Club
Richard Hamilton reached a notable milestone against the New Jersey Nets last night, and the Chicago Bulls hope that he can continue to provide them with a big scoring punch. From the Sun-Times: “Reaching 15,000 career points in a 110-95 victory Monday against the New Jersey Nets was a nice achievement for Rip Hamilton, but the veteran guard has given the Bulls something even more...
Via SLAM Online
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20 days ago
Ticker: Rip Hamilton happy to be a Chicago Bull
Former Piston Richard Hamilton finished with 13 points and six assists in 30 minutes in his Bulls exhibition debut Tuesday.
Via Detroit Free Press
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December 22, 2011
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