Cal Durrett

Cal Durrett is the co-site expert for Hoops Habit. He has experience writing about the NBA, Spurs, and Jazz. He spends most of his free time honing his craft as a writer, enjoying music, TV, and movies, as well as watching basketball.

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New Reaves contract detail proves Lakers got him for a steal

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves broke out in the NBA playoffs last season, leading to expectations that he would receive a big offer this...

Heat have big plans to upgrade frontcourt if they land Dame

The reigning Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat have been surprisingly inactive thus far this summer as they try to land another star. That...

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Grade the Trade: The Warriors add an MVP in this bold trade

The Golden State Warriors have had a relatively quiet offseason thus far, minus the Chris Paul trade, but a proposed deal could quickly change that....

The 10 worst front office moves by the Mavericks since 2000

Since the year 2000, the Dallas Mavericks have been ranked as one of the most successful teams in the NBA. That coincides with Hall of Famer Dirk...

NBA Rumors: Latest signs point to Lillard being traded soon

It's been more than a month since NBA star Damian Lillard asked the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade, but there has been virtually no movement on...

NBA Rumors: James Harden may leave the NBA to play in China

NBA star James Harden recently made news by calling out Sixer team president Daryl Morey after reports that he would not trade Harden. "Daryl Morey...

NBA Rumors: A surprise team emerges as an Embiid destination

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to enter training camp next month with a disgruntled James Harden still on the roster, they should also keep a...

Does Porzingis' nagging injury pose a problem for Celtics?

Recently acquired all-star center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to play a big role on the new-look Boston Celtics team. Unfortunately, he may not...

3 Realistic moves Miami must make if they fail to land Dame

With trade talks seemingly stalled between the Miami Heat and Portland Trailblazers, it appears increasingly possible that a trade won't happen....

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A disgruntled Harden could turn Embiid against the Sixers

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden's quest to be traded kicked into high gear recently when he called Sixers President Daryl Morey a liar. The old...

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10 Pascal Siakam deals the Toronto Raptors must consider

The Toronto Raptors are just a couple of months away from the start of the NBA regular season, but it is unclear what their team will look like. The...

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The Warriors become title-favs in proposed deal with Raptors

After an inconsistent 2022–23 season for the Golden State Warriors, there were expectations that the team would look to shake things up this...

Miami has strong chance to land top remaining free agent

After making the NBA Finals last season, the Miami Heat find themselves stuck in an unusual position this summer. The team has been in hot pursuit of...

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Memphis bolsters their roster in this deal with Toronto

Despite making a big offseason trade to try and bolster their roster, the Memphis Grizzlies will start next season shorthanded. Star Ja Morant has...

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Ranking the 12 best players that LeBron has played with

In just a couple of months, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will begin his 21st season in the NBA. That will put him in rare company, with...

This Bulls-Heat-Blazers-LAC-76ers deal would be historic

More than a month into free agency, the NBA finds itself at a standstill thanks to two stars waiting to be traded. Both the Portland Trailblazers and...

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This Mavs-Nets deal may lead to Dallas adding a third star

After failing to make the NBA playoffs or the play in tournament last season, the Dallas Mavericks entered the off-season with a lot to prove. They...

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Grades for the Lakers' unprecedented Anthony Davis extension

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...

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This Mavericks-Pelicans swap would boost Dallas' frontline

After having one of the best free agency periods of any team in the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are looking to make one more move to cap an impressive...

How much each of the NBA's top stars will earn on a supermax

The NBA's television contract is set to expire after the 2023–2024 season, and that will prove to be a game-changer when it does. Whenever the NBA...

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Report: Lakers have big plans for recent top-10 pick

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a successful offseason thus far, though there have been some questions about their frontcourt. Aside from Anthony...

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The 50 greatest players in NBA history, ranked by win shares

More than any other North American sport, the conversation surrounding the NBA relating to the greatest players of all time is the most intense....

Stalled trade talks may lead to Blazers, 76ers keeping stars

We're less than a month into NBA free agency, and we've already seen not one, but two NBA stars demand a trade. The Portland Trail Blazers' Damian...

The NBA's strong message to Dame clears the path for a trade

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard's trade request has caused free agency to grind to a halt. After requesting to be traded to the Miami Heat...

Is this the deal that finally sends Lillard to Miami?

Several weeks have passed since Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard requested to be traded to the Miami Heat. Since then, little appears to...

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