NBA Intel: A near trade deadline deal and buyout market updates

Reporting on 76ers and Bulls trade talks for Andre Drummond fell through, more potential buyout candidates, a Nerlens Noel update, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered new intel on trade talks that fell through between the 76ers and Bulls, reporting on how the buyout market took shape behind the scenes for Danilo Gallinari and Thaddeus Young, whether more buyout candidates could hit the market and a Nerlens Noel update.

NBA Trade Deadline Rumors: The latest intel on all 30 teams

HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto reports on the latest intel on all 30 NBA teams ahead of the trade deadline.

With hours until the NBA trade deadline, here’s the latest intel on all 30 teams gathered by HoopsHype. This story will be updated with any new intel as the deadline nears.

NBA Trade Deadline Intel: Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Cavs, Mavs, Nets, Pistons, Wizards, Grizzlies, Wolves

NBA trade deadline intel reporting on the Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Nets, Pistons, Wizards, Grizzlies, and Timberwolves from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With the start of NBA trade deadline week upon us, here’s the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype on the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA Trade Deadline Rumors: Knicks, Clippers, Jazz, Rockets, Hawks, Nets, Wizards

NBA trade deadline rumors on the Knicks, Clippers, Jazz, Rockets, Hawks, Nets, and Wizards from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With the calendar turning to February and the NBA trade deadline a week away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel surrounding the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, and Washington Wizards below.

NBA Trade Deadline Intel: Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavs, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, Pelicans

NBA trade deadline intel reporting on the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavs, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, and Pelicans from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers and Bruce Brown with three first-round picks north of the border to the Toronto Raptors, all eyes are on the next big trade candidate to change teams in the coming weeks.

With that in mind, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks surrounding Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, including reported interest from the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, 76ers, Pistons, Heat, Spurs, and Warriors. Plus, reporting on Knicks trade targets, what’s next for the Pacers after acquiring Siakam and their frontcourt logjam, how the Mavericks could try to upgrade at power forward, trade talks surrounding Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones, the latest on Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Jerami Grant, and future trade candidates for the Pelicans.

Kings Rumors: Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray

Reporting on Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Kyle Kuzma trade talks. Plus, why Harrison Barnes and Kevin Huerter could be on the move, Keegan Murray is expected to stay for a long time, and more on Malik Monk’s upcoming free agency with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto and Sacramento Kings beat reporter James Ham on the latest episode of The HoopsHype Podcast. 

HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto and Sacramento Kings beat reporter James Ham report the latest intel on Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Kyle Kuzma trade talks. Plus, why Harrison Barnes and Kevin Huerter could be on the move, Keegan Murray is expected to stay for a long time, and more on Malik Monk’s upcoming free agency on the latest episode of The HoopsHype Podcast.

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.

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2023-24 season

Reporting on the top NBA trade candidates for the 2023-24 season on each team from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the James Harden deal to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this season and the recent trade chatter surrounding Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, HoopsHype spoke with 15 NBA executives and league sources to project the top trade candidates for each team this season.

Media poll: Ranking NBA arenas from best to worst

HoopsHype polled media members to rank NBA arenas from best to worst.

What are the top NBA arenas to attend games across the league?

HoopsHype polled 35 media members who’ve traveled to arenas across the country to find out which are the best in the league. Their criteria ranged from the crowd’s atmosphere and energy to the quality of the arena, culinary offerings, and lighting.

Below are the results of the poll, including a fiercely contested three-way battle for the top spot between New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.

NBA Notebook: Klay Thompson, Wolves, Magic, Wizards, Tobias Harris, In-Season Tournament ideas

NBA free agency intel on Warriors guard Klay Thompson, 76ers forward Tobias Harris and Wizards guard Tyus Jones, and what’s next for the Timberwolves, Danilo Gallinari, and the In-Season Tournament in HoopsHype’s latest notebook.

The HoopsHype NBA staff notebook is back, and so are Zach LaVine trade rumors.

This week’s NBA notebook includes chats with Wizards guard Tyus Jones about his long-term free agency future in Washington and forward Danilo Gallinari’s future, plus Magic guard Cole Anthony on his extension and why Orlando is thinking playoffs from our Michael Scotto. We also have a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves from our capologist Yossi Gozlan, a free agency stock watch update on Klay Thompson and Tobias Harris from our Frank Urbina, and a look at new ideas to improve the In-Season Tournament from Alberto De Roa.

NBA executives poll: Who are the top breakout candidates for the 2023-24 season?

NBA executives predict who will be the top breakout players of the 2023-24 season in a poll by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Which players will make the biggest leaps in their games across the league?

HoopsHype polled 25 NBA executives to determine who will be the top breakout candidates this season. Each executive was asked to list his top three players who will have a breakout campaign.

Some executives voted for a younger player who’ll thrive with an increased role. Others voted for players on the cusp of becoming potential All-Stars for the first time.

Recent poll winners included Tyrese Maxey last season and Darius Garland the year before when he became an All-Star for the first time.

After receiving the feedback from the executives, the voting results were tabulated, with the top player receiving five points, the second receiving three points, and the third receiving one point for each ballot.