Category: QA Category

Podcast: Mike Brown on Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Steve Kerr, Klay Thompson free agency, De’Aaron Fox, Kings

Coach Mike Brown talks Tim Duncan stories, LeBron James, Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant for GOAT, Klay Thompson’s free agency, Kings updates.

Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown discusses stories behind the scenes with Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and alongside Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr. Plus, what’s next for the Kings this season, including De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, and more with host Michael Scotto on the latest HoopsHype podcast episode.

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.

Tobias Harris on James Harden, why Tyrese Maxey is an All-Star, 76ers expectations, free agency

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris discussed the James Harden trade talks, why Tyrese Maxey is an All-Star in his opinion, 76ers expectations and his upcoming free agency with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has made over $211 million as the highest-paid player who never made an All-Star team but hopes to earn that elusive selection and help the Sixers advance past the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2001.

Ahead of a big season for the Sixers and Harris, who’s entering a contract season, the 12-year veteran discussed how the team is handling James Harden trade talks, his upcoming free agency, why Tyrese Maxey is an All-Star in his opinion, playing for new coach Nick Nurse, chasing that elusive All-Star selection, expectations for the Sixers, and more with HoopsHype.

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.

Podcast: Magic’s Jamahl Mosley on Paolo Banchero, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Dirk Nowitzki, more

Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Kyrie Irving, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Doncic stories and more on Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Markelle Fultz

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley discusses stories behind the scenes coaching Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Kyrie Irving, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Doncic, and Jalen Brunson. Mosley also discussed what’s next for Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Markelle Fultz, and more with host Michael Scotto on the latest HoopsHype podcast episode. 

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.

Q&A: Baron Davis on untold 1999 NBA draft stories, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Warriors, players going broke

Baron Davis shares 1999 NBA Draft stories, thoughts on LaMelo Ball’s future, Warriors bus rides, how NBA players mismanage money, and more.

After spending 13 years in the NBA handing out assists to teammates, two-time All-Star guard Baron Davis is dishing advice to students and young entrepreneurs on investing and financial literacy, along with some fun stories behind the scenes from his career.

In an interview with HoopsHype, Davis discussed untold behind-the-scenes stories from the 1999 NBA draft, a private conversation with the late Paul Silas, his thoughts on LaMelo Ball’s future, bus and plane rides with the Warriors, his successes, failures, and lessons learned as an investor and entrepreneur, how NBA players mismanage their money, educating students on financial literacy with WealthFlix, and more.

Exclusive: Damian Lillard on Portland’s NBA Draft, Blazers decisions, his legacy, retirement

Damian Lillard discussed Portland’s upcoming NBA Draft, his Blazers legacy, retirement plans, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Portland Trail Blazers seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard recently spoke with HoopsHype about Portland’s options with the No. 3 pick, his input in front office decision-making with the Blazers, the importance of a championship for his legacy, how long he wants to continue playing, and his upcoming Modelo Summer Buckets Sweepstakes partnership.

Draft prospect Maxwell Lewis: ‘In a couple of years from now, I’d like a Paul George role’

Maxwell Lewis discussed the adversity he overcame to play in college, NBA player comparisons, a scouting report of his game and career goals

Maxwell Lewis is considered one of the top wing prospects in the NBA Draft and is projected 25th overall in the latest HoopsHype aggregate mock draft poll.

The 6-foot-7 forward told HoopsHype he’s worked out for the Mavericks, Thunder, Pelicans, Lakers, Rockets, Hawks, and Grizzlies, plus upcoming workouts with the Jazz, Blazers, and Kings, which could boost his stock with the draft nearing.

Lewis spoke with HoopsHype about growing up learning amateur boxing and playing the saxophone, the adversity he overcame to land at Pepperdine with coach Lorenzo Romar, NBA player comparisons, a scouting report of his game, and his career goals.

Exclusive: Lauri Markkanen on Most Improved Player of the Year award, tanking, Utah Jazz future

Exclusive: Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen discussed his NBA journey to become an All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year award candidate, defying tanking expectations, Utah’s future, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Following his first All-Star appearance, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is a strong candidate for the NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award.

Markkanen became the first NBA player to record over 100 dunks and 200 threes (most by a 7-footer) in a season. He’s the only player this season averaging over 25 points on 50 percent from the field and over 39 percent from beyond the arc.

He’s also one of only five qualified players (Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant) this year, averaging 25-plus points with a true shooting percentage of 64 percent or better.

With the end of the regular season nearing, Markkanen spoke with HoopsHype during a sitdown interview to discuss his career journey through Chicago and Cleveland to get to this point, his relationship with Will Hardy, how Utah has defied tanking expectations, his long-term future with the Jazz, the Finland national team, and more.

Jose Alvarado on his steal: ‘They’ll say that kid Grand Theft Alvarado did something different’

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado discussed how he developed his signature steal and toughest part of his journey with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto

Before Jose Alvarado became known as “Grand Theft Alvarado” in the NBA for his signature steal, he was a high school star at Christ the King.

After Alvarado earned Rising Stars MVP honors at All-Star Weekend, Christ the King retired his jersey while the Pelicans guard was in town. To bring all the recent events full circle, Alvarado played against the Knicks – the team he watched growing up – at Madison Square Garden the next day in front of his family and friends.

Before facing the Knicks at MSG, Alvarado discussed how he developed his signature steal, what he thinks of younger players mimicking his trademark move, the toughest parts of his journey, and more with HoopsHype.

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Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard: “I like to compare my game to Jrue Holiday”

Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard explains why he’s a draft-night steal, compared to Jrue Holiday, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard ranks second among all rookies in assists (4.2) and demonstrated his playmaking skills with a fancy behind-the-back pass during the Rising Stars Game.

Throughout the season, Nembhard has earned the trust of Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who praised him as a draft-night steal earlier this season. “I’ve been saying when HoopsHype does their redraft of the 2022 class, he’ll be a Top 15 pick,” Carlisle said. “I’m elevating that to Top 10. He really is a special player.”

After playing in the Rising Stars Game and attending a Panini America trading cards event at the Panini Prizm Lounge in Salt Lake City during NBA All-Star Weekend, Nembhard spoke with HoopsHype about his rookie season, the Pacers defying taking odds, the future of the Pacers and Canadian basketball, and more.