Jerry Stackhouse Rumors & News

As we note in Off-Season Report, there is near unanimity among the skeptics that the Jason Kidd hire is at best a big risk but among players, the reverse is true: near unanimity that it can and likely will work. AP sent a reporter to the players union's annual Top 100 camp in Virginia to gauge reaction there, particularly among veterans...among them Jerry Stackhouse. ''Jason Kidd's been in the locker room with the Michael Jordans, everybody to the Kyrie Irvings, so he's able to relate to them,'' said Stackhouse, who played with Kidd in Dallas. ''I think he's going to do a good job. ...

Jerry Stackhouse is one of 12 finalists for the NBA's newest award, the Stokes-Twyman Award, to honor the "ideal teammate." The award will be unveiled and the 2012-13 honoree will be named at Sunday's NBA Finals Game. David Stern will make the presentation. The other finalists are: Luke Walton (Cleveland Cavaliers), Andre Iguodala (Denver Nuggets), Jarrett Jack (Golden State Warriors), Roy Hibbert (Indiana Pacers), Chauncey Billups (Los Angeles Clippers), Shane Battier (Miami Heat), Roger Mason, Jr. (New Orleans Hornets), Jason Kidd (New York Knicks), Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City Thunde...

In an interview on ESPN First Take Tuesday, Jerry Stackhouse said he thinks the Nets are likely to go for a "stickler," a coach who is willing to say its his way, no other way. (Although video from the interview is not yet posted, SNY Nets' John Paolantonio transcribed a good part of it.) Stack, who is a free agent and may retire, didn't mince words when asked his opinion. "I think it just needs someone to really to guide, a stickler, someone to come in everyday and say we are going to do it this way. We have a system in place and we cant deviate from the system" "If we come off a ...

'"If there's anybody that can carry that mantra and the character to stand behind it and carry the flag for other players, I think it's Jason'

It started with Mo Williams tweeting about Jerry Stackhouse's three airballs in Game 2 vs. the Bulls. Stackhouse might lead the playoffs in air balls. Smh — Mo Williams (@mowilliams) April 26, 2013 Twitter-happy Jared Dudley added Stack missed the basket again in Game 3. RT @mowilliams: Stackhouse might lead the playoffs in air balls. Smh ( he shot another one tonight?!!!) — Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) April 26, 2013 Then, it was Stack's turn, noting that both were vacationing. Neither Williams' Jazz nor Dudley's Suns made the playoffs. Wow.. How's Cancun"@jareddudley619: R...

Brooklyn Nets' Jerry Stackhouse sings the national anthem before Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at the Barclays Center Saturday, April 20, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Brooklyn Nets' Jerry Stackhouse sings the national anthem before Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs at the Barclays Center Saturday, April 20, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Jerry Stackhouse has had a pretty good April. In six games, he's averaging 7.0 points, shooting 50 percent from deep and 45.5 percent overall, in 19.2 minutes. On April 12, vs. Indiana, he showed he still has some skills left in his 18th season, scoring 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Now, with the playoffs beginning, Stack has some new credibility. He's played 71 games in the post-season, the most on the team, getting to the Finals once as a Maverick. He hopes to contribute. "My whole dynamic of how this year unfolded for me could be a blessing in disguise," Stackhouse told Josh Newma...