NBA Draft – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:36:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 Meet Matas Buzelis, the NBA’s next great point-forward https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/07/matas-buzelis-nbas-great/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/07/matas-buzelis-nbas-great/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:21:49 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457879 The evolution of the NBA has been a beautiful thing to watch throughout the decades. Still, the game has never changed more drastically throughout the history of the illustrious game of basketball than in the last decade in large part due to Golden State Warriors megastar Stephen Curry breaking the boundaries of the sport many […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/07/matas-buzelis-nbas-great/feed/ 0 Predicting the top 5 rookies heading into the 2023–24 NBA season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/05/predicting-top-5-rookies-2023-nba-season/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/05/predicting-top-5-rookies-2023-nba-season/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:15:48 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457093 The NBA Draft and season have come and gone, and free agency has already begun with many players navigating to their new destinations or staying put where they already are. Outside of free agency in the month of July is the Summer League where we get the first look at the new infusion of young […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/05/predicting-top-5-rookies-2023-nba-season/feed/ 0 NBA Draft: Grading every first-round pick after rookie year https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/24/nba-draft-grading-first-round-pick-rookie-year/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/24/nba-draft-grading-first-round-pick-rookie-year/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:00:34 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456710 Tari Eason played all 82 games of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. Christian Braun played 95 when you include the playoffs. Chet Holmgren, the second-overall pick, didn’t play a single minute. These are the sample sizes on which to judge an entire draft class a year after the 2022 NBA Draft. In one sense, it’s […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/24/nba-draft-grading-first-round-pick-rookie-year/feed/ 0 2023 NBA Draft: Complete draft grades for all 58 picks https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/23/2023-nba-draft-draft-grades/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/23/2023-nba-draft-draft-grades/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:36:45 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456871 The long-anticipated has finally come and gone as Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the 2023 NBA Draft have found their new homes in the league. While the first pick was no surprise, and the draft day trade market failed to live up to expectations, there were still plenty of surprise picks, steals, and even […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/23/2023-nba-draft-draft-grades/feed/ 0 NBA Twitter reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s selection https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/22/nba-twitter-reacts-wembanyama/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/22/nba-twitter-reacts-wembanyama/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:45:45 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456868 San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Brooklyn, New York, was the center of attention in the basketball world on Thursday night. After all the waiting, the hype, and the drama, the 2023 NBA Draft has begun. As expected, the San Antonio Spurs selected 19-year-old phenom Victor […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/22/nba-twitter-reacts-wembanyama/feed/ 0 2023 NBA Draft: Who is Amen Thompson? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/2023-nba-draft-amen-thompson/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/2023-nba-draft-amen-thompson/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:00:49 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456847 The 2023 NBA Draft is a little over 24 hours away. One of the most beautiful things about this draft–other than the promising class– is how well it displays the different paths to the NBA. In the drafts of yesteryear, you had to be a high school phenom like LeBron James or Kobe Bryant or […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/2023-nba-draft-amen-thompson/feed/ 0 2023 NBA Draft: Who is Cam Whitmore? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/2023-nba-draft-cam-whitmore/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/2023-nba-draft-cam-whitmore/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:00:11 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456818 The 2023 NBA Draft is just a day away, and the excitement surrounding the big event is palpable. Fifty-eight players will see their lives transformed as they are selected by one of 30 NBA teams. One player whose name is likely to be called very early in the draft is Villanova’s Cam Whitmore. But who […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/2023-nba-draft-cam-whitmore/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best rebounders in the 2023 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/16/ranking-5-best-rebounders-2023-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/16/ranking-5-best-rebounders-2023-nba-draft/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:00:04 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456591 There are certain players that look ready to make the leap to the big time who will be selected in the 2023 NBA Draft. But there are also certain skills that can transfer to the pros, even if the prospect isn’t entirely there yet. One key skill at the next level is the ability to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/16/ranking-5-best-rebounders-2023-nba-draft/feed/ 0 THIS WEEK ONLY: Win $200 INSTANTLY on ANY $5 NBA Draft Bet With DraftKings NBA Promo Code!  https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/15/draftkings-nba-draft-promo-code-win-200-instantly/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/15/draftkings-nba-draft-promo-code-win-200-instantly/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:51 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456629 The NBA season concluded this week, but there’s still money to be made! DraftKings Sportsbook is rewarding you for keeping your head in the game with a limited-time new-user promotion: bet $5 on the NBA Draft, win $200 in bonus bets INSTANTLY! Here’s how you can become an instant winner today and still have some […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/15/draftkings-nba-draft-promo-code-win-200-instantly/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 riskiest boom-or-bust prospects in the 2023 NBA draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/09/5-riskiest-boom-bust-prospects-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/09/5-riskiest-boom-bust-prospects-nba-draft/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:00:41 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456452 The NBA draft is often just as big of a draw as the NBA finals or free agency. The appeal to fans is obvious: whether your team was one of the worst and needs an infusion of talent or yours was the best and has to reload to contend again, adding a new player is […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/09/5-riskiest-boom-bust-prospects-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best small forwards in the 2023 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/06/ranking-5-best-small-forwards-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/06/ranking-5-best-small-forwards-nba-draft/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:09 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456177 As the 2023 NBA Draft draws closer, teams continue gathering intelligence on the top prospects in this year’s class. We’re continuing to do the same here at Hoops Habit with our series ranking prospects by position and skillset. There’s widely considered to be one uber-elite prospect in this year’s class and two that are on […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/06/ranking-5-best-small-forwards-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 best shooting guard prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/03/ranking-10-best-shooting-guard-prospects-2023-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/03/ranking-10-best-shooting-guard-prospects-2023-nba-draft/#respond Sat, 03 Jun 2023 19:00:35 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456285 It’s becoming increasingly important in the NBA to be a good shooter. No longer is the role of sniping from deep and creating shots reserved for the nominal shooting guard in the lineup; these days, point guards, small forwards, and even centers are liable to bomb from all spots on the floor. Even with the […]

Ranking the 10 best shooting guard prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/03/ranking-10-best-shooting-guard-prospects-2023-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 best power forward prospects in the NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/31/10-power-forward-prospects-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/31/10-power-forward-prospects-nba-draft/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:06 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456197 Now that the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are matched up in the NBA Finals, almost all of the NBA has turned their attention towards the incoming offseason. To start that off, the 2023 NBA draft is right around the corner, chock full of quality players, while being particularly deep with players who can suit […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/31/10-power-forward-prospects-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best point guards in the 2023 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/24/5-best-point-guards-2023-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/24/5-best-point-guards-2023-nba-draft/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:17 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456034 The 2023 NBA Draft is a month away, meaning teams are doing their due diligence on the top prospects available to make the leap to the next level. We’re doing the same here at Hoops Habit. While this draft class is dominated by one superstar prospect, there are plenty of gems to be mined behind […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/24/5-best-point-guards-2023-nba-draft/feed/ 0 5 teams with the most to gain from 2023 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/20/5-teams-gain-2023-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/20/5-teams-gain-2023-nba-draft/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 19:56:28 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456000 The ping pongs fell into place and the order for the 2023 NBA Draft has been set. The San Antonio Spurs will pick first and it’s a foregone conclusion they will be taking French big man Victor Wembanyama, one of the most hyped prospects in NBA history. While not as extensive as the NFL Draft, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/20/5-teams-gain-2023-nba-draft/feed/ 0 The biggest winners and losers of the NBA Draft Lottery https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/19/biggest-winners-losers-nba-draft-lottery/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/19/biggest-winners-losers-nba-draft-lottery/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 16:00:19 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455990 The French sensation Victor Wembanyama has been the talk of the NBA since the season started, which has led to the most anticipated draft lottery since the Cleveland Cavaliers struck gold in 2003 with Lebron James. Tuesday, May 16th, representatives from each team gathered in New York in their finest suits to see where the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/19/biggest-winners-losers-nba-draft-lottery/feed/ 0 NBA Draft: Spurs land the No. 1 pick and are a perfect fit for Wembanyama https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/17/nba-draft-spurs-number-one-pick/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/17/nba-draft-spurs-number-one-pick/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 13:00:43 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455943 The San Antonio Spurs were the big winners of the NBA Draft Lottery and will now select first on June 22nd. San Antonio landing the number one pick in this year’s draft caps a stunning and under-the-radar turnaround. This after the Spurs assembled one of the largest stockpiles of picks in the NBA in just […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/17/nba-draft-spurs-number-one-pick/feed/ 0 One can’t-miss NBA Draft prospect for every team https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/12/cant-miss-draft-prospect-every-nba-team/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/12/cant-miss-draft-prospect-every-nba-team/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 13:55:05 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455868 While the NBA playoffs are in full swing, the best franchises are working on multiple fronts to win today and tomorrow. With just eight teams still vying for the title, most of the league has already turned their attention to the NBA draft and finding a can’t-miss prospect to add to their respective roster. For […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/12/cant-miss-draft-prospect-every-nba-team/feed/ 0 Indiana Pacers draft odds: What are their chances at the #1 pick? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/09/indiana-pacers-complete-draft-odds/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/09/indiana-pacers-complete-draft-odds/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 16:00:58 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455817 Although the Indiana Pacers failed to make the playoffs this season, they still managed to exceed expectations. In fact, many expected them to be one of the four or five worst teams in the NBA this season, which would have put them in a prime position to land the number one pick. Instead, they overachieved, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/09/indiana-pacers-complete-draft-odds/feed/ 0 NBA Draft: A viral IG post proves that Scoot Henderson is NBA-ready https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/08/nba-draft-viral-post-scoot-henderson/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/08/nba-draft-viral-post-scoot-henderson/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 19:00:06 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455805 NBA draft prospect Scoot Henderson is widely expected to be a top-three pick in this year’s draft, and a viral post on his Instagram shows why. In addition to being a talented young player and an explosive athlete, the 18-year-old Henderson is also jacked. Take a look. https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1655226552941158400?t=E_4WFTy9IlIqjeCTLrOYGw&s=19 While young point guards often require at […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/08/nba-draft-viral-post-scoot-henderson/feed/ 0 Washington Wizards draft odds: What are their chances at the #1 pick? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/washington-wizards-draft-odds/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/washington-wizards-draft-odds/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:00:23 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455579 The Washington Wizards had a turbulent season, to say the least, despite some bright spots. They started 11-10, only to lose 10 straight games soon after. Washington followed that up by winning six of seven, losing five of six, and then going on a six-game win streak. Wizards fans can only handle so much excitement. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/washington-wizards-draft-odds/feed/ 0 Portland Trail Blazers’ draft odds: What are their chances at the #1 pick? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/19/portland-trail-blazers-full-draft-odds/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/19/portland-trail-blazers-full-draft-odds/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:00:48 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455471 After a good start to the regular season, it looked as though the Portland Trail Blazers would be headed to the playoffs. Of course, that didn’t happen. The team went just 13–23 in 2023 and missed the playoffs and play-in tournament altogether. That means they will be a lottery team, which is definitely a disappointment […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/19/portland-trail-blazers-full-draft-odds/feed/ 0 NBA Draft: Finding the perfect fit for each of the top prospects https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/19/nba-draft-perfect-fits-top-prospects/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/19/nba-draft-perfect-fits-top-prospects/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455473 With the playoffs just starting to get into full swing, almost all of the attention from NBA fans is on the exciting postseason matchups. For fans of teams that missed out on the postseason, however, the focus is not on basketballs but on ping pong balls, as they hope that their team will win a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/19/nba-draft-perfect-fits-top-prospects/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets draft lottery odds: What are their chances at the #1 pick? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/18/charlotte-hornets-draft-lottery-odds/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/18/charlotte-hornets-draft-lottery-odds/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:38 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455446 It’s safe to say that the Charlotte Hornets’ season didn’t go according to plan. LaMelo Ball played in only 36 games due to various injuries, while last season’s leading scorer Mikal Bridges missed the entire year due to legal issues. That resulted in the Hornets dramatically underachieving expectations. While they did show signs of life […]

Charlotte Hornets draft lottery odds: What are their chances at the #1 pick? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/18/charlotte-hornets-draft-lottery-odds/feed/ 0 Insane Victor Wembanyama highlight proves he’s worth the hype https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/03/wembanyama-worth-hype-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/03/wembanyama-worth-hype-nba-draft/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:03:09 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455137 The Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets have already secured the top odds of landing the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. That should come as a relief to each of the struggling franchises since they will have a chance to select highly coveted 7-foot-3 phenom Victor Wembanyama first. In fact, […]

Insane Victor Wembanyama highlight proves he’s worth the hype - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

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