NBA Free Agency – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:45:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 3 NBA teams who’ll be kicking themselves for not upgrading in free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/22/3-nba-teams-upgrading-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/22/3-nba-teams-upgrading-free-agency/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:18 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457975 NBA basketball historian Daryl Morey did his best to assure Philadelphia 76ers’ fans not to be worrisome about the current roster in the summer on local radio during free agency. He sensed the frustration of the faithful. The James Harden situation is knowingly becoming the second go-around of the Ben Simmons cinema since he picked […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/22/3-nba-teams-upgrading-free-agency/feed/ 0 4 Offseason acquisitions that could push their new NBA team over the top https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/09/4-offseason-acquistions-new-nba-team/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/09/4-offseason-acquistions-new-nba-team/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:37 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457690 While much of the open market stayed put this summer, there have been plenty of new likable destinations for some notable faces across the association. Prominent names, stars, and good locker room veterans provide depth. Even young pieces that fill certain voids provide a boost to improving teams or contenders. A couple of teams made […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/09/4-offseason-acquistions-new-nba-team/feed/ 0 Instant Grades for the Lakers’ unprecedented Anthony Davis extension https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/lakers-anthony-davis-extension/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/lakers-anthony-davis-extension/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:00:23 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457872 Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis had a career 2022–23 season and will be expected to play an increasingly bigger role next season. After all, Lakers superstar LeBron James will turn 39 during the 2023–24 season and already showed signs of slowing down during the playoffs. With a lot riding on Davis, the Lakers […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/lakers-anthony-davis-extension/feed/ 0 4 NBA stars who demanded a trade that didn’t happen https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/23/4-nba-trades-didnt-happen/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/23/4-nba-trades-didnt-happen/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:21:23 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457619 The NBA is now fully entrenched in one of the seemingly annual offseason traditions. The disgruntled stars have put in their trade requests, and now they and the rest of us are just waiting for the other shoe to drop. This time it’s two primary ball handlers, James Harden and Damian Lillard. With any hopes […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/23/4-nba-trades-didnt-happen/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Chicago pursuing the best remaining free agent https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/20/nba-rumors-chicago-target-free-agent/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/20/nba-rumors-chicago-target-free-agent/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:00:53 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457596 Despite a disappointing 2022–23 season, the Chicago Bulls appear set to run it back next season. They re-signed starting center Nikola Vucevic, decided against trading all-stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, and looks like they will be able to bring back restricted free agent Ayo Dosunmu on a cheap deal. With limited options at the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/20/nba-rumors-chicago-target-free-agent/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: This Hawks-Mavericks deal is a winner for both teams https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/19/nba-trades-hawks-mavericks-deal-winner/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/19/nba-trades-hawks-mavericks-deal-winner/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:31 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457520 It has been nearly a month since NBA free agency started, and there have been several clear winners and losers. The Dallas Mavericks certainly qualify as the former after making several shrewd moves to improve the roster. They aren’t done, however, and have been shopping starting center, JaVale McGee. On the other hand, the Atlanta […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/19/nba-trades-hawks-mavericks-deal-winner/feed/ 0 NBA: 5 Former free agents who will thrive with new teams in 2023-24 https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/18/nba-5-former-free-agents-thrive-2023-24/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/18/nba-5-former-free-agents-thrive-2023-24/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:00:25 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457454 It’s not too controversial to say that NBA Free Agency is among the most exciting times of the year for the sport. Every year, there is plenty of player movement, and, especially this year, plenty of hefty contracts are given out. No shortage of players found new homes this off-season, and several of them have […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/18/nba-5-former-free-agents-thrive-2023-24/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: This Pelicans-Raptors deal would send a star to the Big Easy https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:08 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457479 With the Toronto Raptors seemingly shopping NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, it appears likely that he will soon be traded, and there appear to be two frontrunners. The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers are currently the favorites to land Siakam, and each team can offer the Raptors a solid haul in return for their best player. However, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/feed/ 0 7 Harsh realities of the Golden State Warriors offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/15/7-harsh-truths-warriors-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/15/7-harsh-truths-warriors-offseason/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:00:20 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457424 The Golden State Warriors will soon look to bounce back from an uneven 2022–23 season. While the then-defending champions did manage to make the second round, they never seemed fully capable of making it back to the NBA Finals. With an offseason to reload, the Warriors needed to get better to keep pace in a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/15/7-harsh-truths-warriors-offseason/feed/ 0 3 Ways the Chicago Bulls can utilize their disabled player exception https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/14/3-ways-chicago-disabled-player-exception/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/14/3-ways-chicago-disabled-player-exception/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457435 On Thursday, the NBA granted the Chicago Bulls a disabled player exception for injured guard Lonzo Ball. The exception gives the Bulls $10.2 million to either sign or trade for a player making equal to or less than what Ball will make this season. The NBA has granted the Bulls a $10.2 million Disabled Player […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/14/3-ways-chicago-disabled-player-exception/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Zion’s work ethic casts doubt on his future in New Orleans https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/12/nba-rumors-zion-work-ethic-future/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/12/nba-rumors-zion-work-ethic-future/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:39 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457387 Following a disappointing comeback season in which he played just 31 games, Zion Williamson’s summer hasn’t gone much better. Aside from some embarrassing personal issues, Zion saw his name come up in trade rumors ahead of the draft. Despite being a superstar when healthy, the New Orleans Pelicans’ apparent willingness to consider trading him says […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/12/nba-rumors-zion-work-ethic-future/feed/ 0 Why Bol Bol is the best-value free agent available https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/bol-bol-best-value-free-agent-available/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/bol-bol-best-value-free-agent-available/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:00:28 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457199 Free agency is among us, and it’s an exhilarating time to be a basketball fan. Players are signing new contracts with different teams or inking big-time extensions. What is often overlooked during these moments is players getting waived. On Tuesday, July 4th, the Orlando Magic waived Bol Bol, leaving the 23-year-old 7’2 forward free to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/bol-bol-best-value-free-agent-available/feed/ 0 Latest intel has the Lakers zeroing in on the top remaining free agent https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/rumors-lakers-top-remaining-free-agent/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/rumors-lakers-top-remaining-free-agent/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:39 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457315 After a strong start to free agency, it appears that the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t quite done improving their roster. Although most of the best free agents have either been scooped up or are out of the Lakers’ price range, there are a couple that they are reported to have an interest in. The most […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/rumors-lakers-top-remaining-free-agent/feed/ 0 Miami’s high-stakes pursuit of Damian Lillard is at risk of backfiring https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/06/miami-pursuit-lillard-backfiring/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/06/miami-pursuit-lillard-backfiring/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:00:01 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457175 Now that superstar Damian Lillard has asked the Portland Trail Blazers to trade him, it seems that the Miami Heat are the frontrunners to acquire him. Being in a position to add a player of his caliber to a team that came within three games of a championship last season would be huge, but it […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/06/miami-pursuit-lillard-backfiring/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 6 Deals Portland must consider for Damian Lillard https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/06/nba-trades-5-deals-portland-lillard/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/06/nba-trades-5-deals-portland-lillard/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:32 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457182 At this point, everyone who follows the NBA is well aware of the drama surrounding Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. After 11 seasons, Lillard finally asked to be traded, specifically to the Miami Heat, but the Blazers have instead shopped him to other teams. What has followed is a series of conflicting reports […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/06/nba-trades-5-deals-portland-lillard/feed/ 0 NBA Free Agency: the best and worst contract re-ups thus far https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/04/3-good-free-agent-re-ups-and-3-bad-ones/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/04/3-good-free-agent-re-ups-and-3-bad-ones/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:00:50 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457103 2023 NBA free agency has surprisingly seen a lot of players staying put. With most free agents being role players, it’s understandable that teams would retain them if they think they have a good supporting cast for their stars. However, for every good player retention, there certainly are some bad ones. Let’s take a look […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/04/3-good-free-agent-re-ups-and-3-bad-ones/feed/ 0 How the Kings’ sneaky signing of Sasha Vezenkov can boost their offense https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/02/sacramento-kings-sneaky-good-signing-with-sasha-vezenkov/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/02/sacramento-kings-sneaky-good-signing-with-sasha-vezenkov/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:00:42 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457062 The Sacramento Kings‘ biggest move of the offseason so far was the re-signing of forward Harrison Barnes. But it’s another signing – that of Sasha Veznekov – that could prove to be one of the most underrated moves of the NBA offseason. The Kings signed the forward to a three-year, $20 million deal, ESPN reported. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/02/sacramento-kings-sneaky-good-signing-with-sasha-vezenkov/feed/ 0 Ranking the 7 best available point guards in NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/ranking-point-guards-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/ranking-point-guards-nba-free-agency/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:00:40 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456647 Player movement and desire are at their strongest today. Just a couple of days following the season’s conclusion and still a week from an affectionate draft Rumors are heavily swirling as the trade market is expected to be the new cream of the crop, where the real fireworks escalate. Who that franchise is watching and […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/ranking-point-guards-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best available shooting guards in 2023 NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456529 There’s only a handful of games left in the 2022-23 NBA season. That means there’s only a few more days before everyone’s focus turns to this summer’s free agency. As is the case across positions, the list of the top shooting guards on the open market could change based on who actually becomes available. There […]

Ranking the 5 best available shooting guards in 2023 NBA free agency - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best available power forwards in 2023 NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/10/5-best-power-forwards-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/10/5-best-power-forwards-nba-free-agency/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:00:56 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456375 Free agency is coming to the NBA in a matter of weeks. The 2023 NBA free agency class is an intriguing one for many reasons, among them, the crop of power forwards available. There are several All-Star caliber power forwards who could be available in free agency, including one from a recent NBA champion. There […]

Ranking the 5 best available power forwards in 2023 NBA free agency - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/10/5-best-power-forwards-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 best available small forwards in NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/07/10-best-small-forwards-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/07/10-best-small-forwards-free-agency/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:30:26 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456424 Free agency is a time for teams to upgrade their rosters, bring in some fresh energy, and potentially find the missing pieces to their puzzles as well as for players to chase lucrative contracts. For fans, it is an exciting time, too, involving plenty of predictions, hopes, and visions for the next season. This year’s […]

Ranking the 10 best available small forwards in NBA free agency - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/07/10-best-small-forwards-free-agency/feed/ 0 3 players in line for a big raise during the 2023 NBA offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:30 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455785 The NBA offseason is fast approaching, meaning a batch of veterans are about to become free agents, some for the first time. This summer’s free agent class is not the most illustrious in recent memory. There could be some intriguing additions from those who decline their player options, but the heads of the class right […]

3 players in line for a big raise during the 2023 NBA offseason - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/feed/ 0 3 teams that should take a gamble on Dillon Brooks in NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/02/3-teams-that-should-take-a-gamble-on-dillon-brooks-in-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/02/3-teams-that-should-take-a-gamble-on-dillon-brooks-in-nba-free-agency/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 18:50:50 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455694 For better or worse, Dillon Brooks is never afraid to be himself. Since he got into the NBA, he’s earned a reputation as an irritant and instigator. Both of those qualities were beyond apparent in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, where Brooks’ Memphis Grizzlies took on the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooks wasn’t […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/02/3-teams-that-should-take-a-gamble-on-dillon-brooks-in-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 4 NBA players who benefit from the new CBA https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:00:30 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455131 In the dead of a recent night, the NBA and its player union secured labor peace for another seven years after agreeing to a collective bargaining agreement, scheduled to start next season. The CBA is expected to be ratified in the coming weeks. Many of the big features of the latest CBA are already drawing […]

4 NBA players who benefit from the new CBA - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/feed/ 0 10 Impending NBA free agents who could earn a payday down the stretch https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/10/10-impending-nba-free-agents-earn-payday-stretch/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/10/10-impending-nba-free-agents-earn-payday-stretch/#respond Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:00:11 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=454488 With the 2023 NBA Playoffs on the horizon, teams are currently gearing up for a stretch run as they look to make a run at a title. This is the time of year when impending free agents have an opportunity to earn themselves a raise in the off-season. Two examples from last season were Jalen […]

10 Impending NBA free agents who could earn a payday down the stretch - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

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