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HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on top trade candidates, including De’Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, Zach LaVine, Cam Johnson, and D’Angelo Russell. Plus, reporting on what’s next for the Lakers, Warriors, Nets, Thunder, Grizzlies, Pistons, Pelicans, Raptors, Clippers, and more from Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
With New Year’s upon us, there could be leftover fireworks in January and early February heading into the 2025 NBA trade deadline.
Thus, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on top trade candidates, including De’Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, Zach LaVine, Cam Johnson, and D’Angelo Russell. Plus, reporting on what’s next for the Lakers, Warriors, Nets, Thunder, Grizzlies, Pistons, Pelicans, Raptors, Clippers, and more.
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.
De’Aaron Fox has started the season strong, leading the Sacramento Kings with improved stats across the board. He’s betting on himself after forgoing an extension to aim for a ‘supermax’ contract, positioning the Kings as a potential playoff threat …
De’Aaron Fox has started the season strong, leading the Sacramento Kings with improved stats across the board. He’s betting on himself after forgoing an extension to aim for a ‘supermax’ contract, positioning the Kings as a potential playoff threat in the Western Conference.
Off the court, Fox is launching his signature shoe, the Fox 1, in collaboration with Curry Brand. Designed for speed and agility, the sneaker reflects Fox’s style with unique elements like “fur” on the tongue and lightning-inspired accents.
Despite last season’s playoff appearance via the Play-In tournament, which some might view as a step back from the prior year, he remains focused on building team chemistry, especially on defense, to compete in a challenging Western Conference.
Last week, before Fox scored 109 points over a two-game span, he sat down with HoopsHype. Fox discussed his start to the 2024-25 NBA season, what it’s been like teaming up with DeMar DeRozan, having Malik Monk re-sign, the Kings’ potential as a competitive force in the West, and more, as we near the release of his Fox 1 with Under Armour’s Curry Brand.
Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis discusses DeMar DeRozan’s free agency addition, the trio they’ll form with De’Aaron Fox, the possibility of retiring a King, and his Starting 5 Netflix series with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
After leading the NBA in triple-doubles for the first time, rebounds in back-to-back seasons, and earning his second straight All-NBA selection, Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis is taking on a new role.
Sabonis spoke with HoopsHype to discuss his role in the Netflix docuseries Starting 5, as he stars alongside LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, and Jayson Tatum. Plus, why he thinks the addition of DeMar DeRozan will elevate the Kings to new heights, where the trio with DeRozan, De’Aaron Fox, and himself ranks, the possibility of retiring as a King, and much more.
In a chat with HoopsHype, Spencer Hawes reflected on his NBA journey, how he adapted his game to the evolving league, stories about the teammates he played with, his thoughts on being one of the early floor-spacing bigs in the modern NBA, and more.
Spencer Hawes, the 10th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, was nicknamed Baby Calf in high school and built a reputation as a floor-spacing big man during his decade-long career. Standing at seven feet, Hawes became known for his unique combination of size and shooting ability, making him one of the few players to embody this skill set in an era before the modern stretch big became widely popular.
Hawes began his career with the Sacramento Kings, appearing in 220 games before later stints with the 76ers, Clippers, and Hornets – his most productive years coming in Philadelphia, where he helped the team reach the Conference semifinals in the 2012 playoffs.
In a chat with HoopsHype, Hawes reflected on his NBA journey, how he adapted his game to the evolving league, stories about the teammates he played with, his thoughts on being one of the early floor-spacing bigs in the modern NBA, and more.
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.
After years of trade rumors, DeMar DeRozan will finally leave Chicago and play for the Sacramento Kings. Take a look at the initial reaction to DeRozan’s trade.
After years of trade rumors, DeMar DeRozan will finally leave Chicago and play for the Sacramento Kings.
Take a look at the initial reaction to DeRozan’s trade.
Reporting on free agency talks for DeMar DeRozan, Buddy Hield, Caleb Martin, Malik Beasley, trade talks surrounding Brandon Ingram and Dorian Finney-Smith, Dallas Mavericks targets, how the Nuggets could replace Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a potential Suns re-signing, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
With the NBA’s moratorium period ending at noon ET on Saturday, July 6, trade talks and free agency movement are expected to pick up after a slight lull the past couple of days.
Heading into the weekend, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on free agency talks for DeMar DeRozan, Buddy Hield, Caleb Martin, Malik Beasley, trade talks surrounding Brandon Ingram and Dorian Finney-Smith, Dallas Mavericks targets, how the Nuggets could replace Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a potential Suns re-signing, and more.
Reporting on trade talks for Lauri Markkanen and Kyle Kuzma, free agency for DeMar DeRozan, and what’s next for the Lakers, Knicks and 76ers.
Teams around the league are bolstering their rosters in an arms race for a shot at the championship, with the 76ers landing Paul George, the Knicks acquiring Mikal Bridges, the Pelicans acquiring Dejounte Murray, the Thunder adding Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein so far this summer, and the Mavericks landing Klay Thompson.
Which other notable players could change teams via free agency or the trade market?
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Lauri Markkanen trade talks, a potential Bulls shakeup of its trio, Kyle Kuzma’s future, and what potential moves are ahead for the Lakers, Knicks, and 76ers.
Reporting on free agents LeBron James, Paul George, Klay Thompson, Isaiah Hartenstein, Kentavious-Caldwell Pope, trade talks for Brandon Ingram, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
With NBA free agency beginning June 30th at 6 pm ET, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel across the league on the top free agents entering the market.
