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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.
The Denver Nuggets remain strong contenders for another championship run, but their title hopes will largely depend on the development of young players and more consistent performances from key veterans. With the new apron rules impacting their …
The Denver Nuggets remain strong contenders for another championship run, but their title hopes will largely depend on the development of young players and more consistent performances from key veterans. With the new apron rules impacting their ability to upgrade the roster, Denver lost starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Orlando, a major blow to their defense. His departure puts the spotlight on former first-round picks Christian Braun and Julian Strawther, who now have the opportunity to step up and fill the void.
The Nuggets also faced a tough setback with first-round pick DaRon Holmes II suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in summer league, derailing plans for him to play a crucial backup role. Although Denver brought in veterans Dario Saric and Russell Westbrook in free agency, their success will still hinge on internal growth.
Denver’s championship aspirations rest heavily on Nikola Jokic, but they’ll need strong support from Jamal Murray, who returned to form during their 2023 title run but struggled in the playoffs. As Murray enters the prime of his career at 26, he will be crucial alongside Jokic in running the offense, especially in pick-and-roll ,drive-and-kick or dribble-handoff situations where Murray needs to be the decision maker at times. Furthermore, the Nuggets will also require more consistency from Michael Porter Jr., who has shown flashes of brilliance throughout his career but needs to deliver high-level performances more regularly.
It took until September, but Jamal Murray finally got the extension from the Nuggets that he wanted. There were initial rumors of an extension getting close dating back to the beginning of July, but nothing came to fruition until now. Here are some …
It took until September, but Jamal Murray finally got the extension from the Nuggets that he wanted. There were initial rumors of an extension getting close dating back to the beginning of July, but nothing came to fruition until now.
Here are some initial reactions from social media about Murray’s four-year deal:
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.
A sign-and-trade deal is finally agreed upon that will send Russell Westbrook to Utah. He is expected to get bought up and sign with Denver. Here are some immediate reactions from the Internet about Westbrook leaving the Clippers.
A sign-and-trade deal is finally agreed upon that will send Russell Westbrook to Utah. He is expected to get bought up and sign with Denver.
Here are some immediate reactions from the Internet about Westbrook leaving the Clippers.
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 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.
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.
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.
