The Denver Nuggets have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 112-105 victory. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic almost recorded another triple-double with 24 …
The Denver Nuggets have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 112-105 victory.
Aaron Gordon led Denver with 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic almost recorded another triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists and Jamal Murray added 22 points and nine assists.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 59 points but D’Angelo Russell went scoreless in the game (0-7 field goals).
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Lakers being on the verge of elimination after Game 3.
A look at potential Detroit Pistons trade and free agent targets, options at the NBA Draft, the futures of Monty Williams and Troy Weaver, and if Cade Cunningham will get a max extension with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and The Athletic’s James Edwards on The HoopsHype Podcast.
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and The Athletic’s Detroit Pistons beat writer James Edwards discuss potential Pistons trade and free agent targets, options at the NBA Draft, the futures of Monty Williams and Troy Weaver, and if Cade Cunningham will get a max extension 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.
HoopsHype re-drafts the underrated 2011 NBA draft, headlined by Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.
The 2011 NBA draft has become underrated in the 13 years since it went down, as the class is led by four future Hall-of-Famers and is littered with starter-level depth that remains playing at a high level to this day.
Below, check out our 2011 re-draft, with the players taken in the order we believe they should have gone in.
HoopsHype predicts the 16 best players for the upcoming 2024 NBA playoffs, featuring Nikola Jokic, LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
It’s here, the moment basketball fans all over the world have been waiting for: the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Today, we’re going to take a shot at predicting who the best players in the 2024 postseason will be. To do so, we weighed in how well we expect them to play, how far we expect their teams to go and how healthy we expect these players to be.
(A few superstars got docked quite a few spots for entering postseason play with a poor bill of health.)
With all those things considered, this was no easy exercise. Check out the results below.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves discussed how he travels privately during the offseason by booking hotels and flights, a wild travel story with the Lakers in Portland, what happens on the team flight after games, the possibility of being a Laker for life, D’Angelo Russell’s free agency, what he’s learned from LeBron James, why Anthony Davis should be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, and the chip on the team’s shoulder going up against the Denver Nuggets in a playoff rematch with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
On his path from an undrafted rookie to stardom with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves has had many memorable moments in hotels, including a life-changing call to play in the NBA while in El Segundo, California, and avoiding a fire while playing for the Lakers at a Portland hotel.
“I was in there for probably two months and got a call from my agent (Aaron Reilly), and it was them offering me a regular contract that, for me, was the start of my journey, so the Residence Inn always has a special place in my heart,” Reaves said during a Hotels.com “Perfect 10” digital content segment.
Following his segment, Reaves spoke with HoopsHype and discussed how he travels privately during the offseason when booking hotels and flights, a wild travel story with the Lakers in Portland, what happens on the team flight after games, the possibility of being a Laker for life, D’Angelo Russell’s free agency, what he’s learned from LeBron James, why Anthony Davis should be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, and the chip on the team’s shoulder going up against the Denver Nuggets in a playoff rematch.
Reporting on how the Brooklyn Nets agreed to hire Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach, what’s next for Nic Claxton in free agency, potential extension talks for Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas, the future for Ben Simmons, and why Donovan Mitchell is a likely trade target with New York Post writer Brian Lewis and HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on the latest episode of The HoopsHype Podcast.
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and New York Post Brooklyn Nets beat writer Brian Lewis report on how the team agreed to hire Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach, what’s next for Nic Claxton in free agency, potential extension talks for Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas, the future for Ben Simmons, and why Donovan Mitchell is a likely trade target 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.
Kings guard Malik Monk believes he’s Sixth Man of the Year and wants to re-sign with Sacramento, he told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is playing the best basketball of his career, which could result in an NBA award by the end of the season and a sizable pay raise this summer.
While in New York over a recent East Coast road trip, Monk, Kings stars Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox, and coach Mike Brown spoke with HoopsHype about Monk’s Sixth Man of the Year candidacy and the importance of re-signing Monk in free agency.
Monk’s Sixth Man of the Year candidacy
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According to HoopsHype’s Global Rating, Monk is among the top candidates for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, along with Naz Reid, Bobby Portis, and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
“Monk has to win it,” Sabonis told HoopsHype. “If he doesn’t win it, it’s rigged. He definitely brings energy and light. If we’re down, he’s always up and in a good mood off the court, too, so that really helps during a long season with ups and downs.”
Monk has made a strong case for the award, ranking ahead of Reid and Portis in points per game (15.4) and all four players in assists (5.1) this season. Bogdanovic leads the group in scoring (16.8), while Portis leads in rebounding (7.3).
“There aren’t many guys out there coming off the bench averaging 15 points and five assists on good efficiency,” Fox told HoopsHype. “He affects the game in different ways. If he needs to score 30, he does it. If he needs to have six or eight assists, he’s done it. I think he’s as good as anybody coming off the bench.”
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When asked by HoopsHype where he stacks up in the award race, Monk answered without hesitation.
“Number one, 1,000 percent,” Monk told HoopsHype. “I think I was number one last year, too. I was hoping. I feel like I should win it this year for sure. I feel like nobody off the bench does what I do for the team, especially not just scoring but facilitating and making plays on the defensive end now way more than ever. I think I bring everything off the bench, and I definitely should win.”
At times, a team’s record in the standings can impact votes for an individual award. In the Sixth Man of the Year race, Reid’s Timberwolves will finish among the top teams in the West. Portis’ Bucks will have to weather the storm for the rest of the regular season, likely withoutGiannis Antetokounmpo. Monk’s Kings are still fighting for a potential playoff berth, while Bogdanovic’s Hawks are locked into a Play-In spot.
“It should not even be a debate on Sixth Man of the Year with Malik’s body of work and us fighting for a playoff spot,” Kings coach Mike Brown told HoopsHype. “He should be the hands-down winner.”
Monk’s free agency
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Monk is not only one of the top Sixth Man of the Year candidates, he’s also among the top unrestricted free agents on the market this summer.
“We better keep him,” Sabonis told HoopsHype when asked about Monk’s looming free agency. “I think there’s no excuse. I’ll talk to Monte (McNair) and Vivek (Ranadivé). We’ve got to keep him. He’s a big piece for us moving forward.”
Monk has now appeared in 72 or more games in three straight seasons and has been a consistent player for Sacramento following his two-year, $19.4 million deal in the summer of 2022. Heading into free agency this summer, Sacramento has Early Bird Rights on Monk and can sign him up to a four-year, $78 million contract.
With Monk out due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, he admitted the injury has made him think more about his upcoming free agency, but noted he’s also leery of placing any expectations on his free agency price range this summer.
“I’m comfortable in Sacramento,” Monk told HoopsHype. “I’d love to play here again, for sure. I’ve been here for two years and made friends with everyone, including the training staff and front office. I’d love to be back here.”
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A key to Monk’s comfort level in Sacramento has been reuniting with Fox, his former college teammate at Kentucky. In the years since their days as Wildcats, Fox noted Monk has become a significantly improved playmaker in pick-and-roll sets after being limited to catch-and-shoot jumpers or pull-up jumpers off one dribble in college.
Monk’s chemistry with Fox, adoration from Sabonis, and his relationship with coach Brown have helped him thrive in a career season and could solidify Sacramento as his long-term home.
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“It’s just as easy to see how important Malik is for our organization,” coach Brown told HoopsHype. “He is loved by his teammates, the organization, and the city. Hopefully, his free agency won’t last too long and he’ll be a King long term!”
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Excerpt from Pipeline to the Pros by Ben Kaplan and Danny Parkins. Reprinted with the permission of Triumph Books. You can buy the book HERE On March 10, 2020, Mike Budenholzer and the Bucks needed a break. They were back in Milwaukee, recuperating …
On March 10, 2020, Mike Budenholzer and the Bucks needed a break. They were back in Milwaukee, recuperating after a disastrous road trip. The three-game jaunt was a homecoming of sorts for Budenholzer, the Bucks’ head coach. The first game—a loss to Frank Vogel’s Lakers—was played just 40 miles due west of Pomona College, Budenholzer’s alma mater. Then the second loss—this one at the hands of the inferior Phoenix Suns—brought Budenholzer back to Arizona, the state where he grew up in the shadow of six older siblings, a politician mother, and a high school basketball coach father.
Fortunately, the schedule gods had the Bucks’ collective back: two days off, followed by a four-game homestand tipping off on March 12. There were rumors that, due to the new virus, they’d have to start playing games without fans. Oh well, Budenholzer figured. I played Division II. I’m used to empty stands.
Caitlin Clark, the standout college basketball player from the University of Iowa, made headlines in 2022 when she signed a lucrative NIL contract with Nike. The deal, which allowed Clark to profit off her name, image, and likeness, solidified her status as one of the top athletes in women’s sports.
Since signing with Nike, Clark has been spotted wearing several different models on the court. She has favored the Nike Kobe Protro line, breaking Pete Maravich‘s NCAA basketball scoring record wearing the Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Playoff Pack – Del Sol‘ colorway model. She also has worn the Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘The Grinch‘ and ‘Reverse Grinch‘ editions; lately, she has worn the Kobe 5 Protro ‘Bruce Lee‘ model.
Check out some of the best pictures of Clark’s shoes through her college years down below:
NBA superstars make millions of dollars yearly, not only from their respective teams but also through endorsements, sneaker deals, and events. Michael Jordan, who ranks No. 1 on the list of the wealthiest NBA players, has a reported net worth of …
NBA superstars make millions of dollars yearly, not only from their respective teams but also through endorsements, sneaker deals, and events.
Michael Jordan, who ranks No. 1 on the list of the wealthiest NBA players, has a reported net worth of $3.2 billion as of April 2024. However, it’s interesting to note that he’s only made 2.93 percent of his total net worth from his NBA contracts.
We present the Top 12 wealthiest NBA players in the history of basketball.
