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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.
The Bucks are the new NBA Cup champions after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas. Milwaukee took control in the third quarter as Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another legendary performance with a 26-19-10 triple-double. Damian …
The Bucks are the new NBA Cup champions after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas. Milwaukee took control in the third quarter as Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another legendary performance with a 26-19-10 triple-double. Damian Lillard helped the NBA Cup Finals MVP with 23 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points on 8-24 shooting.
Check out some of the immediate reactions after the game.
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 Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to lead the Western Conference, capitalizing on their strong core and strategic new additions. With Isaiah Hartenstein joining to strengthen the center position alongside Chet Holmgren, and Alex Caruso enhancing …
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to lead the Western Conference, capitalizing on their strong core and strategic new additions. With Isaiah Hartenstein joining to strengthen the center position alongside Chet Holmgren, and Alex Caruso enhancing the perimeter defense, the Thunder have addressed key areas needed to support their young and talented roster.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, following an MVP-worthy season, continues to be the pivotal figure for the Thunder, with his exceptional play driving the team’s ambitions. Supported by Jalen Williams and the rapidly developing Holmgren, Oklahoma City not only aims to dominate the regular season but also make a deep playoff run. Mark Daigneault, last year’s Coach of the Year, has versatile lineup options to adapt to various matchups, boosting the team’s competitive edge.
The Thunder are no longer a team flying under the radar – they’re the favorites to win the West and potentially challenge the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
Andre Roberson is a name that many remember when they think back to those Thunder teams in the 2010s. Known for his defensive prowess, he played alongside Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony throughout the years in …
Andre Roberson is a name that many remember when they think back to those Thunder teams in the 2010s. Known for his defensive prowess, he played alongside Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony throughout the years in Oklahoma City before his NBA career was cut short due to injury.
The former All-Defensive player talked with HoopsHype in a wide-ranging candid conversation about his experience so far in France with Cholet, favorite memories in OKC, his NBA career, 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 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 ranks the winners and losers from the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft, reports on what’s next for the Knicks and Nets following the Mikal Bridges trade, and how Paul George will be the biggest free agent domino.
Following the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center, HoopsHype ranked the winners and losers, reported on what’s next for the Knicks and Nets following the blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade, and how Paul George’s upcoming decision will be the domino effect of free agency.
There are currently 10 sets of active brothers in the league (Curry, Antetokounmpo, Ball, Morris, Holiday, Martin, Wagner, McDaniels, Mobley, Champagnie). There will soon be another set as Cody Williams is set to be selected in the upcoming draft, …
There are currently 10 sets of active brothers in the league (Curry, Antetokounmpo, Ball, Morris, Holiday, Martin, Wagner, McDaniels, Mobley, Champagnie). There will soon be another set as Cody Williams is set to be selected in the upcoming draft, and he will finally share the NBA spotlight with his up-and-coming star brother, Jalen Williams.
On behalf of Starry and Buffalo Wild Wings, Cody talked about his pre-draft process and the “alpha” narrative while Jalen discussed his first postseason experience, the departure of his friend Josh Giddey, and more with HoopsHype.
