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| Height: 6-7 Weight: 193 Born: 1978-2-14, Coatesville, Pennsylvania |
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| August 3, 2008 They call him "Rip" but the pun seems less amusing today as the NBA confirms agent Josh Nochimson, a former UConn team manager, due to charges that he has stolen and/or cheated client Richard Hamilton out of approximately $500,000, according to the Boston Globe. |
| June 3, 2008 The Pistons have fired coach Flip Saunders, according to the Detroit Free Press. President of basketball operations Joe Dumars said, "Decisions like this are difficult to make, especially with the success we have had throughout the last three regular-seasons. However, at this time, I feel it is necessary to make a change. I thank Flip for his hard work and dedication, but it is time for a new voice to lead our team." |
| May 30, 2008 Richard Hamilton battled through his elbow ailment to score 21 points in Friday's 89-81 loss to Boston in Game 6. He also chipped in one rebound, four assists, and two blocks. |
| May 30, 2008 The AP reports that Richard Hamilton (elbow) says he will play for the Detroit Pistons against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals tonight. Hamilton is averaging 21.7 points, seven more points than any teammate in the playoffs. |
| May 30, 2008 Shooting guard Richard Hamilton strained his right elbow in the closing moments on Wednesday, and left the arena in a sling. X-rays were negative, but he's considered questionable and his official status will be unknown until right before game time. |
| May 29, 2008 The Pistons don't know if Richard Hamilton will be healthy enough for critical Game 6 on Friday against Boston due to his strained elbow, according to the AP. Detroit trails in the series 3-2, and he will be questionable for Friday. |
| May 29, 2008 Richard Hamilton strained his elbow during battle with the Celtics Wednesday night in Game 5, according to the Miami Herald. X-rays were negative and Pistons' coach Flip Saunders commented, "It's sore a little bit. We're going to have to wait and see how it is Thursday and how it is in 48 hours." |
| May 27, 2008 Richard Hamilton had 20 points to help lift Detroit to a 94-75 series-evening win Monday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
| May 25, 2008 Richard Hamilton scored a game-high 26 points in Saturday's 94-80 loss to Boston in Game 3. He also contributed two boards, two assists, two steals, and two blocks. |
| May 22, 2008 Six different players posted double-digit scoring totals in tonight's 103-97 win for the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, but it was shooting guard Richard Hamilton that led the way. Rip shot 7-of-16 from the field and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line to score a team-high 25 points, also adding three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocked shots in an outstanding effort. |
| May 22, 2008 Richard Hamilton has been fined by the NBA for a flagrant foul against Boston's Kevin Garnett during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night, according to the Detroit News. |
| May 13, 2008 The Detroit Pistons have come together as a team and put the Orlando Magic to bed, scoring the 91-86 victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series to move forward to the finals, taking the series 4-1. This evening, the Pistons once again enjoyed the surge from guard Richard Hamilton . Rip shot a woeful 7-of-20 from the field, but he matched with a perfect 16-of-16 from the free-throw line to score a team-high 31 points. |
| May 10, 2008 The Detroit Pistons fought through a strong surge in the 4th quarter to emerge victorious, 90-89, over the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series. The Pistons, fighting to overcome the loss of PG Chauncey Billups, would have been lost and forgotten without the outstanding efforts of Richard Hamilton . Rip went 12-of-24 from the floor and 8-of-9 from the charity stripe to score 32 points, adding six rebounds, three assists, and two steals to the stat line. |
| May 7, 2008 The Detroit Pistons struggled without team-leading PG Chauncey Billups (lost early in the game to a hamstring injury), suffering the 111-86 loss to the Orlando Magic as the others tried to pick up their efforts. Shooting guard Richard Hamilton led the way, shooting 10-of-20 from the floor to score a team-high 24 points on the night. |
| May 1, 2008 Richard Hamilton scored a game-high 24 points for the Pistons in their 100-77 victory over the Sixers as the Pistons will move on to the second round with this 4-2 series victory. |
| April 25, 2008 Richard Hamilton lead the Pistons in scoring on Friday night in a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Hamilton scored 23 points, pulled down six rebounds and had two assists. |
| April 23, 2008 The Detroit Pistons obviously learned the lessons from a troublesome Game-1 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and hit the floor running in Game 2, putting the Sixers in the loss column by 17 points (88-105). Shooting guard Richard Hamilton led the way, shooting 9-for-16 from the floor to score a team-high 20 points on the evening. |
| April 17, 2008 Richard Hamilton hip is the focus of concern in Motown as the team approaches their first postseason game this weekend. |
| April 9, 2008 Richard Hamilton (hip) missed his fifth consecutive game Wednesday night. The shooting guard is preparing to return for the postseason schedule, but could receive some playing time in the Pistons final five games. |
| April 7, 2008 Richard Hamilton continues to sit out for the Pistons and in his place Rodney Stuckey has benefited. This was the case on Sunday when Stuckey finished with 19 points, three steals, and four assists in 28 minutes off the bench in Detroit's victory over the Heat. Hamilton (hip) is unlikely to play until the team begins their postseason schedule. |
| April 4, 2008 Coach Flip Saunders said he will probably rest Richard Hamilton tonight, according to the Detroit Free Press. Hamilton is dealing with hip and groin problems and figures to see sparse action down the stretch as the Pistons get ready for the playoffs. |
| April 4, 2008 Richard Hamilton will once again be a game-time decision on Friday night. He was held out of scrimmages on Thursday and has been dealing with lingering left hip and groin issues, the Detroit News reports. Fantasy owners should not count on Rip to take the court. |
| April 1, 2008 Richard Hamilton was deactivated for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, according to the Detroit Free Press. Hamilton has been dealing with a hip injury. His status going forward is unclear at the moment. Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace were also deactivated for the game. |
| April 1, 2008 Richard Hamilton is questionable to play on Tuesday due to his hip injury, according to the Detroit Free Press. Hamilton sat out of Monday's practice to further rest his sore hip, and the team is expected to rest their starters a bit with only nine regular season games remaining, which none are seen as big games. |
| March 27, 2008 Richard Hamilton missed his second straight game Wednesday because of a hip injury. Rookie Arron Afflalo started for Hamilton, but played only 12 minutes to Rodney Stuckey's 30. The Pistons, who were playing their third game in four nights, lost 89-82 to Toronto. The Pistons will play their fourth game in five nights on Thursday when they host Miami. Stuckey, at this point is a better offensive option than an unhealthy Hamilton. Stuckey scored 16 points and added six boards. Hamilton is averaging 17.7 points per game, but unless the veteran is 100 percent, the Pistons are better served playing young legs. |
| March 26, 2008 The early word on Richard Hamilton is that he is questionable for Wednesday night against the Raptors due to a sore left hip, the Detroit Free Press reports. Hamilton was unable to play on Monday. |
| March 24, 2008 Richard Hamilton was unable to play on Monday because of a sore left hip, this according to the AP. Also missing the Monday night tilt with the Suns was Juan Dixon was has a strained left calf. Arron Afflalo was inserted into the lineup in place of Hamilton while the team played Lindsey Hunter for the first time since January 10th. |
| February 28, 2008 Richard Hamilton scored a team-high 22 points for the Pistons in their 103-95 loss to the Jazz. Hamilton had five rebounds and three assists on the night and the team was a +7 in points when he was on the court, so he certainly did his part. |
| February 25, 2008 Richard Hamilton had a solid all-around game on Monday night as he scored 20 points, grabbed eight boards and dished out six assists while only turning the ball over one time. Hamilton came into the game averaging just 14 points a game in 10 February games, so this 20-point effort was certainly a welcomed site to his owners. The good news is that Hamilton continues to shoot the ball well with a 48.7% mark in February. |
| February 12, 2008 Richard Hamilton is suffering from food poisoning and didnt attend the teams Tuesday shoot-around, according to the Detroit Free Press. Pistons coach Flip Saunders was unsure whether hed be available for tonights game and is listed as a game-time decision. If Hamilton is inactive, look for rookie Arron Afflalo to get the start. Saunders started Afflalo early in the season when Hamilton was out for the birth of his son. |
| February 1, 2008 Richard Hamilton hurt his hip in the first half of Thursday's game, though he was able to return, the AP reports. This doesn't look like an issue going forward, but we'll see how he looks on the weekend. |