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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 Philadelphia 76ers have strategically bolstered their lineup this offseason to contend strongly in the Eastern Conference. With the addition of Paul George, the dynamic within the team shifts, allowing Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to maximize …
The Philadelphia 76ers have strategically bolstered their lineup this offseason to contend strongly in the Eastern Conference. With the addition of Paul George, the dynamic within the team shifts, allowing Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to maximize their roles, with George serving as a crucial third scoring option. This restructuring aims to optimize Embiid’s performance, particularly in the postseason.
By managing Maxey’s contract extension to maintain a lower cap hit, the team successfully signed impactful players like George and Caleb Martin, and brought back Andre Drummond. Martin’s four-year, $32 million deal underscores his value as a versatile role player, while Drummond provides a strong rebounding presence. Veteran Eric Gordon, acquired on a minimum deal, adds depth to the lineup, complementing the re-signings of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kyle Lowry, which solidify the bench.
This season, the Sixers are poised not just to compete, but to challenge for the top, especially if Embiid and George stay healthy.
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.
Reporting on Team USA updates surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown’s snub, and why Derrick White was named as a replacement as they prepare for the Olympics. Plus, the Clippers pursuing a Tyus Jones sign-and-trade, why KJ Martin could re-sign with the 76ers and be traded later this season, why the Suns could trade Josh Okogie after re-signing him, new Knicks interest in free agents, the Grizzlies working to re-sign Luke Kennard, the Pistons trying to sign second-round pick Bobi Klintman, and coaching interviews with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and Magic coach Jamahl Mosley from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto
Following the conclusion of Team USA’s exhibition matchup versus Canada, the rest of the NBA world traveled to Las Vegas for the beginning of NBA Summer League.
With that in mind, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Team USA updates surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, and why Derrick White was named as a replacement as they prepare for the Olympics. Plus, reporting on the Clippers pursuing a Tyus Jones sign-and-trade, why KJ Martin could re-sign with the 76ers and eventually be traded, why the Suns could trade Josh Okogie after re-signing him, new Knicks interest in free agents, the Grizzlies working to re-sign Luke Kennard, the Pistons trying to sign second-round pick Bobi Klintman, and coaching interviews with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and Magic coach Jamahl Mosley.
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.
Paul George ‘s era in Los Angeles is over after he agreed to a four-year max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors believed they could find a way to trade for the nine-time All-Star but in the end, the Clippers let him go and he joined …
Paul George‘s era in Los Angeles is over after he agreed to a four-year max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors believed they could find a way to trade for the nine-time All-Star but in the end, the Clippers let him go and he joined Philly as a free agent.
Here’s how NBA Social Media reacted to the news:
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.
