Category: Nuggets

NBA Twitter has jokes about Nikola Jokic’s brothers: ‘Jokic Smash Bros’

It’s not the first time Nikola Jokic’s brothers Strahinja and Nemanja have been involved in an altercation in the stands during an NBA game. Last night they took a step further when Strahinja threw a punch at a fan following the crazy Nuggets’ …

It’s not the first time Nikola Jokic‘s brothers Strahinja and Nemanja have been involved in an altercation in the stands during an NBA game. Last night they took a step further when Strahinja threw a punch at a fan following the crazy Nuggets’ comeback vs. the Lakers:

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Strahinja’s actions:

Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein on free agency: ‘I love it here, hopefully we’ll figure something out’

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein tells HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto he wants to re-sign in free agency.

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein has made the most of his chance as a starter and is earning himself a nice pay raise this summer as one of the top unrestricted free-agent centers on the market.

Several executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe Hartenstein could command around $13 million a year in free agency this summer, roughly the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception.

While averaging career-highs in minutes (24.9), rebounds (8.3), steals (1.1), and following a season-high nine assists in a win versus the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden, Hartenstein spoke to HoopsHype about his free agency future and journey to this point.

Hartenstein discussed falling in the draft unexpectedly, how his time with the Los Angeles Clippers changed his career trajectory, working with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau behind the scenes to improve defensively, how Nikola Jokic helped him as a passer, and why he’d like to re-sign with the Knicks this summer.

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

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

Did you know 22 players in NBA history have made over $150 million without earning an All-NBA selection?

HoopsHype ranked the 50 highest-paid players who never made an All-NBA selection, combining to earn over $8 billion, according to our database.

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

Top 25 NBA players who never won MVP

HoopsHype lists the Top 25 NBA players who never won the MVP award.

Over the past 15 seasons, four players have won a majority of the MVP awards: LeBron James (four), Stephen Curry (twice), Giannis Antetokounmpo (twice), and Nikola Jokic (twice).

Joel Embiid, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and Derrick Rose were among the few to crack that list amid the dominance of the big four listed above and win their only MVP award in that span.

So who are some of the NBA’s greatest players of all time who weren’t able to win an MVP and break through their era of dominant players?

HoopsHype examined the Top 25 players to never win MVP from our 77 greatest players ever list to find out.

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 Intel: Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Cavs, Mavs, Nets, Pistons, Wizards, Grizzlies, Wolves

NBA trade deadline intel reporting on the Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Nets, Pistons, Wizards, Grizzlies, and Timberwolves from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With the start of NBA trade deadline week upon us, here’s the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype on the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Top NBA trade candidates eligible December 15 for 2023-24 season

The top NBA trade-eligible candidates after December 15 for the 2023-24 season, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan.

A look at the top trade-eligible candidates after December 15th for the 2023-24 season with our Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto and salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan 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.

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.