Category: Hawks

NBA Intel: Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Caris LeVert, Khris Middleton, Wizards, Grizzlies, OKC

HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto reports on Atlanta’s direction looking ahead, including Trae Young’s future as he’s eligible for extension talks this summer, Caris LeVert’s free agency plans, Dyson Daniels’ case for Defensive Player of the Year, and Clint Capela’s future. Wizards forward Khris Middleton also discussed his Bucks legacy and Washington’s future, while teammate Justin Champagnie explained how he nearly quit basketball before earning a four-year contract this season. Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer discussed his welcome to the NBA moment trash-talking with Kevin Durant, playing for UConn’s Dan Hurley, and life as a two-way player behind the scenes. Lastly, updates on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With just over two weeks until the end of the regular season, some teams are making vacation plans as they head to the lottery, while others are gearing up for the playoffs or a Play-In appearance to continue their season.

In the meantime, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Atlanta’s direction looking ahead, including Trae Young’s future as he’s eligible for extension talks this summer, Caris LeVert’s free agency plans, Dyson Daniels’ case for Defensive Player of the Year and Clint Capela’s future.

Wizards forward Khris Middleton also discussed his Bucks legacy and Washington’s future, while teammate Justin Champagnie explained how he nearly quit basketball before earning a four-year contract this season. Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer discussed his welcome to the NBA moment trash-talking with Kevin Durant, playing for UConn’s Dan Hurley, and life as a two-way player behind the scenes.

Lastly, updates on the Oklahoma City Thunder are all included below.

NBA Intel: Jimmy Butler, Trae Young, LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Raptors, Wizards, 76ers, Mavericks

Reporting on trade talks before the deadline involving the Dallas Mavericks and what’s next for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford this summer, Trae Young’s future in Atlanta, what’s next for LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams and Miles Bridges with the Hornets, updates on the Raptors and Wizards, and interviews with Guerschon Yabusele, Quentin Grimes and Jusuf Nurkic from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With a quarter of the NBA regular season remaining, teams are already looking towards the future and an offseason with as much potential for movement as the trade deadline.

Heading into the home stretch of the season, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks before the deadline involving the Dallas Mavericks and what’s next for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford this summer, Trae Young’s future in Atlanta, what’s next for LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams and Miles Bridges with the Hornets, updates on the Raptors and Wizards, and interviews with Quentin Grimes, Guerschon Yabusele and Jusuf Nurkic.

NBA Intel: Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram Trade Talks; Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, more

The latest reporting on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following blockbuster trades involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and De’Aaron Fox, teams are moving urgently, only two days before the NBA trade deadline.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets.

NBA Intel: De’Aaron Fox trade talks, Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Nets, 76ers, Hawks, Pistons

Reporting on trade talks for Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox, including the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets. Plus, updates on trade candidates for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks, and more on the Detroit Pistons from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

De’Aaron Fox has supplanted Jimmy Butler as the top available trade target on the market a week before the NBA trade deadline, which could lead to a domino effect across the league.

Amid Fox’s newfound availability on the trade market, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on some of the top teams interested in his services. Plus, several players on the 76ers and multiple Hawks players are drawing trade interest, along with updates on the Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Nets, Pistons, and more.

NBA Intel: Cam Johnson trade talks, Clint Capela’s future, Mike Conley and De’Andre Hunter chats

The latest NBA intel on Cam Johnson trade talks, Clint Capela’s new role and future, what’s potentially next for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and interviews with Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Cam Johnson trade talks, Clint Capela’s new role and future, what’s potentially next for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and interviews with Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley.

Atlanta Hawks soaring under Quin Snyder’s vision

Sitting at 12-11 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks’ overall record may not scream dominance, but their current five-game win streak tells a different story. Quin Snyder is coaching a roster that GM Landry Fields strategically …

Sitting at 12-11 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks’ overall record may not scream dominance, but their current five-game win streak tells a different story. Quin Snyder is coaching a roster that GM Landry Fields strategically overhauled. His coaching style emphasizes ball movement, offensive efficiency, and defensive hustle, all of which have unlocked career-best performances from players like Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and De’Andre Hunter. Atlanta is becoming more than just a playoff hopeful – they’re starting to look like a team that could make some noise in the postseason.

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2024-25 season

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2024-25 season, including reporting on all 30 teams from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns deal to the New York Knicks ahead of the season, who are the next top trade candidates around the league?

HoopsHype outlined the top players who could be on the move for all 30 NBA teams, including new reporting where applicable.

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey battling for No. 1 pick?

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects, including scouting reports from NBA executives and scouts by HoopsHype’s Senior NBA Insider, Michael Scotto.

HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects stand for the 2025 NBA Draft by compiling six mock drafts from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY. 

We spoke with an NBA executive and two scouts for their insights on the prospects for the first edition of the aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.

2024 NBA Player Option Intel: LeBron James, Paul George, D’Angelo Russell, more

HoopsHype lists the top NBA player option amounts for the 2024-25 season with reporting included from Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Several key players are deciding their futures with looming player option decisions ahead of NBA free agency.

HoopsHype listed the top player option decisions based on the highest to the lowest salaries in that order and added intel where applicable on what direction each player will go regarding their option.

This story will be updated as each player’s option decision is finalized.

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Paul George, Tyrese Maxey free agency; Zach LaVine trade talks

HoopsHype’s 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects and includes reporting on free agency for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, Zach LaVine trade talks, and more from Senior NBA Inside Michael Scotto.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel across the league and updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 11 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, NBADraft.net, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

We also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects for the seventh edition of the aggregate mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.