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Sandro Mamukelashvili made history last night during the Spurs’ 120-105 win against the Knicks. The 6-9 forward from Tbilisi, Georgia, became the first player in NBA history to score 34 points in under 20 minutes, surpassing Jaylen Brown (33 in 19 …
Sandro Mamukelashvili made history last night during the Spurs’ 120-105 win against the Knicks. The 6-9 forward from Tbilisi, Georgia, became the first player in NBA history to score 34 points in under 20 minutes, surpassing Jaylen Brown (33 in 19 minutes), Kevin Durant (30 in 19), and Kevin Love (32 in 15).
See the reactions to Mamu’s career night below:
The latest reporting on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
Following blockbuster trades involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and De’Aaron Fox, teams are moving urgently, only two days before the NBA trade deadline.
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets.
Reporting on trade talks for Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox, including the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets. Plus, updates on trade candidates for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks, and more on the Detroit Pistons from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
De’Aaron Fox has supplanted Jimmy Butler as the top available trade target on the market a week before the NBA trade deadline, which could lead to a domino effect across the league.
Amid Fox’s newfound availability on the trade market, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on some of the top teams interested in his services. Plus, several players on the 76ers and multiple Hawks players are drawing trade interest, along with updates on the Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Nets, Pistons, and more.
NBA champion Boris Diaw spoke with HoopsHype this week about his current projects, the future of the French National Team, the GOAT debate, and some of the great players he had to guard during his successful career in the NBA.
NBA champion Boris Diaw spoke with HoopsHype this week about his current projects, the future of the French National Team, the GOAT debate, and some of the great players he had to guard during his successful career in the NBA.
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.
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.
Blake Wesley, the San Antonio Spurs’ third-year guard, has seen growth and development over the past few seasons as he has patiently awaited his opportunity. Standing at 6-foot-4, Wesley’s blend of speed, skill, and defensive acumen positions him as …
Blake Wesley, the San Antonio Spurs’ third-year guard, has seen growth and development over the past few seasons as he has patiently awaited his opportunity. Standing at 6-foot-4, Wesley’s blend of speed, skill, and defensive acumen positions him as a potential breakout player for the Spurs.
Wesley has spent his initial years in the Association alternating between the San Antonio Spurs and their G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.
In an interview with HoopsHype, on behalf of Herbalife, Wesley opened up about his journey, his excitement about learning from Chris Paul, Spurs being a darkhorse team and more.
Stephon Castle, the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft, has a unique distinction on his resume that few former collegiate players can claim: he never lost a game in the NCAA tournament. Coming out of high school, he was a five-star recruit and considered …
Stephon Castle, the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft, has a unique distinction on his resume that few former collegiate players can claim: he never lost a game in the NCAA tournament.
Coming out of high school, he was a five-star recruit and considered one of the best players. Coach Dan Hurley recruited him, and Castle propelled UConn to win back-to-back titles. Now playing with one of the transcendent talents in Victor Wembanyama and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, Castle seems to have landed in a good spot with San Antonio.
During a break at Summer League, Castle took part in the Call of Duty Two-Minute drill and went up against other rookies and NBA players. On behalf of Call of Duty, Castle sat down with HoopsHype in Las Vegas to talk about Gregg Popovich, Dan Hurley, his mentality, what to expect at the next level, 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.
