Category: Trail Blazers

Scoot Henderson: ‘I think we’ll pan out to be one of the top teams in the league pretty soon’

Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson discussed what to expect from Portland’s young squad in the future, learning from Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups as his coach, replacing Damian Lillard, growing as a locker room leader while also having a signature PUMA sneaker at 20 years old, what to expect from his new Scoot Zero II sneakers, and more with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson discussed what to expect from Portland’s young squad in the future, learning from Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups as his coach, replacing Damian Lillard, growing as a locker room leader while also having a signature PUMA sneaker at 20 years old, what to expect from his new Scoot Zeros II sneakers in collaboration with NBA 2K, and more with HoopsHype.

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2024-25 season

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.

2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers: A quick preview

After trading Damian Lillard, Portland committed to a youth movement, but their roster construction still doesn’t make complete sense. Despite adding promising young players like Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Donovan Clingan, the Blazers …

After trading Damian Lillard, Portland committed to a youth movement, but their roster construction still doesn’t make complete sense. Despite adding promising young players like Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Donovan Clingan, the Blazers continue to carry significant salary commitments, which could hinder their flexibility to fully embrace a rebuild. Their recent acquisition of Deni Avdija shows they are still looking to improve the roster, but the mixed approach leaves some uncertainty.

Ultimately, Portland’s future will likely hinge on whether they can fully commit to building around their young core. Moving on from higher-paid veterans and embracing the development of Henderson, Sharpe, and Clingan would allow them to align their roster with their long-term goals.

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey battling for No. 1 pick?

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.

2024 NBA Player Option Intel: LeBron James, Paul George, D’Angelo Russell, more

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.

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Paul George, Tyrese Maxey free agency; Zach LaVine trade talks

HoopsHype’s 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects and includes reporting on free agency for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, Zach LaVine trade talks, and more from Senior NBA Inside Michael Scotto.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel across the league and updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 11 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, NBADraft.net, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

We also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects for the seventh edition of the aggregate 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.

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Intel on Knicks, Suns, Spurs, 76ers, Raptors, Nuggets, Wizards, more

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects, including reporting on the Knicks, Suns, Spurs, 76ers, Raptors, and more.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel across the league and updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

We also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects for the sixth edition of the aggregate 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.

Ranking: The highest-paid player ever on each NBA team

HoopsHype lists the highest-paid player for each NBA team.

Did you know 29 of the 30 NBA franchises have paid a player at least $100 million?

HoopsHype compiled the all-time highest-paid player on each NBA team, including prorated salaries for players who didn’t start or finish at least a season with that team, combining to earn over $5 billion, according to our database from 1990 and onward.

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

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Post Combine Intel; Bronny James to Lakers?

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects in the class, including the possibility of Bronny James joining the Lakers.

Following the NBA Draft Combine, HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win. 

HoopsHype also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects, and the prospects themselves in Chicago during the combine for the fifth edition of the aggregate 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. 

NBA Draft Lottery Intel: What’s next for each team?

NBA Draft Lottery reporting on the Hawks, Wizards, Rockets, Spurs, Pistons, Hornets, Blazers, Grizzlies, Jazz, Bulls, Thunder, and Kings from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery led to jaw-dropping reactions from those in attendance and set the landscape for a potentially transformative summer of trades around the league.

Below is a look at the new draft order and the latest intel on each lottery team gathered by HoopsHype.