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.

NBA Trade Deadline Rumors: Knicks, Clippers, Jazz, Rockets, Hawks, Nets, Wizards

NBA trade deadline rumors on the Knicks, Clippers, Jazz, Rockets, Hawks, Nets, and Wizards from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With the calendar turning to February and the NBA trade deadline a week away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel surrounding the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, and Washington Wizards below.

NBA Trade Deadline Preview: Knicks, Lakers, Warriors, Nets, Rockets, Raptors, Hawks, Pistons

NBA trade deadline preview with reporting on the Knicks, Lakers, Warriors, Nets, Jazz, 76ers, Rockets, Raptors, Cavaliers, Hawks, Pistons, Thunder, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto and ESPN’s Bobby Marks on the latest HoopsHype podcast.

HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto and ESPN’s Bobby Marks report the latest intel on the Knicks, Lakers, Warriors, Nets, Jazz, 76ers, Rockets, Raptors, Cavaliers, Hawks, Pistons, and Thunder on the latest episode of The HoopsHype Podcast.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.

NBA rumors: Knicks, Raptors, Lauri Markkanen, Dejounte Murray, Hornets, more

Reporting on Knicks trade targets, Immanuel Quickley’s future, Dejounte Murray’s trade market, Lauri Markannen, possible front office changes for the Hornets, two-way conversion candidates, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto

The G League Showcase, the NBA’s unofficial winter meetings summit ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, was filled with chatter about potential trade candidates, front office changes, and more.

Below is a look at the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype, including updates on New York Knicks trade targets and the future of Immanuel Quickley, Dejounte Murray, Lauri Markanen, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, the Hornets, and more.

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.

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.

Derrick Favors on Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony trade talks, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert Jazz era, NBA Return

Derrick Favors discusses being involved in Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony trade talks early in his career, why the Jazz fell short during the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era, and his potential NBA return with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Derrick Favors has made over $131 million during his 12-year career as the 15th-highest-paid player without making an All-Star team, and he’s looking to continue his NBA journey this season.

Favors plans to sign with a G League team soon to showcase himself and stay ready for a potential NBA opportunity, league sources told HoopsHype.

Before signing with a new team, Favors spoke with HoopsHype about the reasoning behind his decision to pass on playing overseas, advice he’d give fellow high lottery picks, being mentioned in Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony trade discussions as a rookie, why the Jazz couldn’t get over the hump during the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era and more.

NBA executives poll: Who are the top breakout candidates for the 2023-24 season?

NBA executives predict who will be the top breakout players of the 2023-24 season in a poll by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Which players will make the biggest leaps in their games across the league?

HoopsHype polled 25 NBA executives to determine who will be the top breakout candidates this season. Each executive was asked to list his top three players who will have a breakout campaign.

Some executives voted for a younger player who’ll thrive with an increased role. Others voted for players on the cusp of becoming potential All-Stars for the first time.

Recent poll winners included Tyrese Maxey last season and Darius Garland the year before when he became an All-Star for the first time.

After receiving the feedback from the executives, the voting results were tabulated, with the top player receiving five points, the second receiving three points, and the third receiving one point for each ballot.

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.

NBA rumors: Jaylen Brown, Lauri Markkanen, Austin Reaves, Sixers, Rockets, Heat, Suns, Thunder, more

Reporting on Austin Reaves, Lauri Markkanen, Jaylen Brown, and updates on Rockets, Sixers, Heat, Suns, Thunder, Spurs, Thunder and Grizzlies from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan.

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan report on Austin ReavesLauri MarkkanenJaylen Brown, and share updates on the Rockets, Sixers, Heat, Suns, Thunder, Spurs, Grizzlies, and more on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.