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Podcast: What’s next for Collin Sexton, Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio and other Cavaliers?

https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1IR6jkGvvUmFF70WuBESP8 HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Cavaliers beat writer Chris Fedor discussed the futures of Collin Sexton, Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio, and Cedi Osman. Plus, Jarrett Allen’s chances of being an …

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Cavaliers beat writer Chris Fedor discussed the futures of Collin Sexton, Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio, and Cedi Osman. Plus, Jarrett Allen’s chances of being an All-Star, Evan Mobley’s chances to win Rookie of the Year, and more on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

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Lauri Markkanen not expected to miss time for Finland military

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen has been included in Finland’s Defense Forces Sports School list, as noted by BasketNews. Markkanen, 24, is expected to fulfill his military requirement for Finland but is not expected to miss any games …

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen has been included in Finland’s Defense Forces Sports School list, as noted by BasketNews.

Markkanen, 24, is expected to fulfill his military requirement for Finland but is not expected to miss any games for the Cavaliers, who are currently the No. 7 seed in the East with a 14-12 record.

“Lauri takes great pride in being from and representing Finland in the NBA,” Markkanen’s agent, Michael Lelchitski of SIG Sports, told HoopsHype in a statement. “One of his civic requirements is serving in the Finnish military. He is prepared to fulfill that duty at the appropriate time.”

After missing time due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, Markkanen has returned to the starting lineup and averaged 16.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc with 6.4 rebounds in the past eight games.

MORE: Jarrett Allen: ‘We’re definitely shooting for the playoffs’

MORE: NBA Executives Poll: Cavaliers guard Darius Garland top breakout candidate

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Jarrett Allen: ‘We’re definitely shooting for the playoffs’

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is helping Cleveland improve on and off the court this season. On Friday, Allen hosted his fifth annual Meals + Math Thanksgiving event, where he helped participants complete sample math problems to budget their …

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is helping Cleveland improve on and off the court this season.

On Friday, Allen hosted his fifth annual Meals + Math Thanksgiving event, where he helped participants complete sample math problems to budget their Thanksgiving shopping with gift cards to Giant Eagle.

Before the event, Allen spoke to HoopsHype about why he re-signed with Cleveland, maintaining playoff expectations for the Cavaliers with Collin Sexton out for the season, how he’s meshed with Evan Mobley and Lauri Markkanen in the frontcourt, Kevin Love behind the scenes, his plans for the community, and much more.

Editorial note: The order of the questions was rearranged

The top trade candidate on each NBA team this season

Ben Simmons and Marvin Bagley are the early trade rumors leaders, and there will be plenty more to come this season. The 2022 free agency market could be dry, as colleague Yossi Gozlan previously wrote on HoopsHype, meaning teams could look to …

Ben Simmons and Marvin Bagley are the early trade rumors leaders, and there will be plenty more to come this season.

The 2022 free agency market could be dry, as colleague Yossi Gozlan previously wrote on HoopsHype, meaning teams could look to improve via the trade market.

So with the regular season already underway, HoopsHype spoke with four NBA executives to gauge potential trade candidates and listed the player(s) most likely to be traded on each team.

Darius Garland: “Our expectations are to make the playoffs”

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland discussed why the playoffs are a goal for the Cavaliers, the futures of Collin Sexton and Kevin Love and more

On the latest HoopsHype podcast episode, host Michael Scotto is joined by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, who was just voted the top breakout player this season, according to a HoopsHype poll of 15 NBA executives. Garland discussed his expectations this season, where he ranks among NBA point guards, why the playoffs are a goal for the Cavaliers, what Evan Mobley, Lauri Markkanen and Ricky Rubio will bring to the team, and the futures of Collin Sexton and Kevin Love.

Podcast: Twitter Q&A on Lakers, Celtics, Kevin Love, TJ Warren, Eric Gordon, Robert Covington, more

Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan predict what the future holds for Kevin Love, TJ Warren, Eric Gordon and Robert Covington on HoopsHype.

On the latest HoopsHype podcast, hosts Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan answered questions from fans via Twitter on various topics. What will the Pacers do after the TJ Warren and Edmond Sumner injuries? Could Eric Gordon be traded? Who are trade targets for the Celtics? What are the futures of Kevin Love and Robert Covington? Who will the Lakers add?

Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens signs Nike endorsement deal

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, agent Scott Nichols told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lamar Stevens has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, agent Scott Nichols of Rize Management told HoopsHype.

It marks the first endorsement deal for Stevens.

After going undrafted out of Penn State in 2020, Stevens earned a two-way deal with Cleveland. Stevens then carved out a rotation role with the Cavaliers, and his contract was converted into a multi-year NBA deal. He appeared in 40 games last season.

Stevens is expected to remain a part of Cleveland’s rotation as a wing off the bench this season.

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NBA intel: Goran Dragic, Evan Fournier, Daniel Theis, Aron Baynes and Reggie Bullock

The latest free agent reporting on Goran Dragic, Evan Fournier, Daniel Theis, Reggie Bullock and Aron Baynes from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto

NBA free agency is upon us, here’s the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype on some of the notable free agents entering the market.

NBA Intel: Draft pick trade rumors, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Gary Trent Jr. and more

Lakers trade talks involving Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell’s player option decision, Gary Trent’s market value, and NBA draft trade talks.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies kick-started the excitement before Thursday’s draft by agreeing to a trade involving Jonas Valanciunas, Eric Bledsoe, and Steven Adams, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

With the draft two days away, trade talks are ramping up, and more trades will happen. Here’s the latest intel HoopsHype has gathered.

NBA free agency updates: Kawhi Leonard, Ben Simmons and more with Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan

What Kawhi Leonard’s surgery means for free agency, Ben Simmons and Collin Sexton trade talks, and updates on Kelly Oubre and Nerlens Noel.

On the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast, host Michael Scotto is joined by HoopsHype’s Yossi Gozlan. The duo discussed what Kawhi Leonard’s ACL surgery means for his free agency future, trade talks surrounding Ben Simmons and Collin Sexton, plus more updates on Kelly Oubre and Nerlens Noel.