NBA Trade Deadline Rumors: The latest intel on all 30 teams

HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto reports on the latest intel on all 30 NBA teams ahead of the trade deadline.

With hours until the NBA trade deadline, here’s the latest intel on all 30 teams gathered by HoopsHype. This story will be updated with any new intel as the deadline nears.

Nikola Jovic: ‘I’m just waiting for the opportunity. You can’t rush through things’

Even though the Miami Heat are in win-now mode, they always have players they develop from the bottom up. Nikola Jovic is the latest young player to go through their system. Now in his second season with the Miami Heat, he hopes to become the next …

Even though the Miami Heat are in win-now mode, they always have players they develop from the bottom up. Nikola Jovic is the latest young player to go through their system. Now in his second season with the Miami Heat, he hopes to become the next Serbian to make a name for himself.

After a recent game against the Clippers, Jovic chatted briefly with HoopsHype to talk about his development, staying patient, the World Cup, and more.

The most expensive LeBron James NBA trading card sales ever

The sports card industry thrives, with LeBron James reigning supreme in the NBA market. Rookie cards hold significant value, with the 2003-04 Upper Deck LeBron James Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph being a top choice for deep-pocketed …

The sports card industry thrives, with LeBron James reigning supreme in the NBA market. Rookie cards hold significant value, with the 2003-04 Upper Deck LeBron James Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph being a top choice for deep-pocketed investors.

We looked at different websites like Goldin Auctions, Heritage Auctions, and PWCC Marketplace, and here are the highest-ranking sales of LeBron James cards:

NBA Notebook: Chris Paul, Austin Reaves, Immanuel Quickley, Cole Anthony, Warriors, Pistons, Rockets

HoopsHype explains why the Warriors could trade Chris Paul, why the Pistons are struggling, who’s leading the Sixth Man of the Year race, and what’s behind the rise of the Rockets.

This week’s HoopsHype NBA notebook explains why the Golden State Warriors could trade Chris Paul if they continue to struggle from our capologist Yossi Gozlan, a look behind the scenes at how the Houston Rockets have turned things around this season in a chat with point guard Aaron Holiday from our Michael Scotto, why the Detroit Pistons are struggling mightily from our Frank Urbina and the leading Sixth Man of the Year candidates from our Alberto De Roa.

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2023-24 season

Reporting on the top NBA trade candidates for the 2023-24 season on each team from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the James Harden deal to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this season and the recent trade chatter surrounding Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, HoopsHype spoke with 15 NBA executives and league sources to project the top trade candidates for each team this season.

Jaime Jaquez Jr: ‘First offseason, trade rumors… Welcome to the league’

Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. discussed Damian Lillard trade rumors, the NBA Draft, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has made an immediate impact and been one of the best rookies so far this season, ranking first in steals per game (1.1), fifth in points (11.2) while shooting 50.7 percent from the field, and 40 percent from beyond the arc.

In his last 10 games entering Sunday, Jaquez Jr. has become an increased fixture in Miami’s rotation, averaging 14.9 points on 52.2 percent from the field, 50 percent from downtown and 4.5 rebounds.

Jaquez Jr., who appears on his way to making an All-Rookie Team, sat down with HoopsHype and discussed the biggest adjustments to NBA rookie life, the meaning of Heat culture behind the scenes, pushing back against the notion of four-year college players having a lesser ceiling than younger draft prospects, dealing with the Damian Lillard trade rumors, and more.

NBA Notebook: Potential Heat trade targets, Tyler Herro, Mark Williams, 2024 NBA Draft international prospects

Miami Heat potential trade targets, Tyler Herro’s return, Mark Williams’ breakout season, and the top international NBA Draft prospects.

Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating!

This week’s HoopsHype NBA notebook includes a look at how the Miami Heat could reintegrate Tyler Herro when he returns from injury and potential point guard trade targets from our capologist Yossi Gozlan, how Hornets center Mark Williams is thriving amid a breakout season from our Frank Urbina, and a look at top international prospects in the NBA Draft from our Alberto De Roa.

Media poll: Ranking NBA arenas from best to worst

HoopsHype polled media members to rank NBA arenas from best to worst.

What are the top NBA arenas to attend games across the league?

HoopsHype polled 35 media members who’ve traveled to arenas across the country to find out which are the best in the league. Their criteria ranged from the crowd’s atmosphere and energy to the quality of the arena, culinary offerings, and lighting.

Below are the results of the poll, including a fiercely contested three-way battle for the top spot between New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.

Top 50 highest-paid NBA players who never made an All-Star team

HoopsHype lists the Top 50 NBA players who made the most money and never made an All-Star team.

Did you know 45 players in NBA history have made over $100 million without an All-Star appearance?

HoopsHype compiled the 50 highest-paid players without making an All-Star team, combining to earn over $6.3 billion, according to our database.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report.