NBA – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:48:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 SuperSonics aside, these are the 5 best Seattle expansion team names https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/supersonics-5-best-seattle-expansion-team/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/supersonics-5-best-seattle-expansion-team/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:00:44 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458205 Despite Seattle losing their NBA franchise back in 2008-2009, NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, has indicated that it is likely that the NBA will expand back to Seattle in the near future. The SuperSonics were around in Seattle for 41 seasons, winning a championship in 1979, before the franchise was sent off to Oklahoma City with […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/supersonics-5-best-seattle-expansion-team/feed/ 0 Who is poised to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/who-is-poised-to-be-enshrined-basketball-hall-of-fame-in-2024/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/who-is-poised-to-be-enshrined-basketball-hall-of-fame-in-2024/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:10 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458124 Last weekend, the ceremony was held to enshrine the 2023 class into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport’s ode to legends. And it was a legendary class, featuring Becky Hammon, Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, and many more. It will be hard to live up to such a stacked […]

Who is poised to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/who-is-poised-to-be-enshrined-basketball-hall-of-fame-in-2024/feed/ 0 Grade the Trade: The Warriors add an MVP in this bold trade proposal https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/22/grade-trade-warriors-add-mvp/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/22/grade-trade-warriors-add-mvp/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:30:02 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458191 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. After acquiring Paul, they’ve seen their names come up in other hypothetical trades, given that they have a rare combination of big expiring contracts, promising young prospects, and most of […]

Grade the Trade: The Warriors add an MVP in this bold trade proposal - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/22/grade-trade-warriors-add-mvp/feed/ 0 The 10 worst front office moves by the Dallas Mavericks since 2000 https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/21/10-worst-front-office-moves-mavericks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/21/10-worst-front-office-moves-mavericks/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:25 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458177 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 Nowitzki emerging as a superstar after being drafted in 1998 and the team being bought by Mark Cuban. Cuban is one of the most well-known owners in North […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/21/10-worst-front-office-moves-mavericks/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Latest signs point to Damian Lillard being traded soon https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/20/nba-rumors-signs-damian-lillard-traded/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/20/nba-rumors-signs-damian-lillard-traded/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:30:23 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458171 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 that front. However, Lillard’s latest actions on social media have raised eyebrows. On Instagram, Lillard just unfollowed the Blazers, suggesting that he may soon no longer play for […]

NBA Rumors: Latest signs point to Damian Lillard being traded soon - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/20/nba-rumors-signs-damian-lillard-traded/feed/ 0 5 Awesome Las Vegas expansion team names, 7 that would disappoint https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/20/5-las-vegas-expansion-team-names/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/20/5-las-vegas-expansion-team-names/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:00:55 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458131 It is becoming clearer and clearer that an NBA franchise could be coming to Las Vegas soon. The Vegas Golden Knights joined the NHL in 2017 and were incredibly successful immediately, playing in the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season. Just five seasons later, they secured their first Stanley Cup in 2022-2023, achieving something […]

5 Awesome Las Vegas expansion team names, 7 that would disappoint - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/20/5-las-vegas-expansion-team-names/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: James Harden may leave the NBA to play in China https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/nba-rumors-james-harden-china/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/nba-rumors-james-harden-china/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:00:42 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458153 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 is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” he said. Harden made those comments while in China, where he is […]

NBA Rumors: James Harden may leave the NBA to play in China - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/nba-rumors-james-harden-china/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: A surprise team emerges as a potential Joel Embiid destination https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/nba-rumors-surprise-team-embiid/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/nba-rumors-surprise-team-embiid/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:05:09 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458154 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 close eye on NBA MVP Joel Embiid. If the Harden situation becomes more and more of a distraction and he gets his way and forces his way off the team, […]

NBA Rumors: A surprise team emerges as a potential Joel Embiid destination - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/nba-rumors-surprise-team-embiid/feed/ 0 3 Steps for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to enter the MVP race next season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/3-steps-shai-gilgeous-alexander-mvp/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/3-steps-shai-gilgeous-alexander-mvp/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:00:21 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458136 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had quite the breakout season in 2022-23, and so did his team. The Oklahoma City Thunder have not made the playoffs since the 2019-20 season, but they are still far ahead of schedule with their rebuild. With an average age of 23.14 years, the Thunder were the youngest team in the league last […]

3 Steps for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to enter the MVP race next season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/19/3-steps-shai-gilgeous-alexander-mvp/feed/ 0 The most exciting NBA team you won’t see on national TV this season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/18/exciting-nba-team-national-tv/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/18/exciting-nba-team-national-tv/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:00:14 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458125 The 2023-24 NBA Schedule is officially out, and we now know what teams the NBA has decided to reserve the most shine in the national spotlight. Gracing ESPN, ABC, and TNT the most will be the expected teams like the Lakers, Warriors, the new-look Suns, and the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The East’s juggernauts in […]

The most exciting NBA team you won’t see on national TV this season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/18/exciting-nba-team-national-tv/feed/ 0 Does Kristaps Porzingis’ nagging foot injury pose problems for the Celtics? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/17/porzingis-nagging-foot-injury-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/17/porzingis-nagging-foot-injury-celtics/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:25 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458107 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 enter training camp next month at 100%. Porzingis, who has had a history of foot and leg issues, including missing more than a season and a half with an ACL tear, was […]

Does Kristaps Porzingis’ nagging foot injury pose problems for the Celtics? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/17/porzingis-nagging-foot-injury-celtics/feed/ 0 3 Realistic moves the Miami Heat must make if they fail to land Damian Lillard https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/17/3-moves-heat-must-make-fail-lillard/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/17/3-moves-heat-must-make-fail-lillard/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:22:18 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458109 With trade talks seemingly stalled between the Miami Heat and Portland Trailblazers, it appears increasingly possible that a trade won’t happen. While a deal could still get done before training camp, if one doesn’t, then the Heat would have a surprisingly thin roster as a result of their failed pursuit of a star. They have […]

3 Realistic moves the Miami Heat must make if they fail to land Damian Lillard - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/17/3-moves-heat-must-make-fail-lillard/feed/ 0 A disgruntled James Harden may turn Embiid against the Sixers https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/16/disgruntled-harden-turn-embiid-sixers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/16/disgruntled-harden-turn-embiid-sixers/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:32 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458096 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 adage “name-calling will only get you so far” might apply to Harden’s current situation with his team, who just shut down trade talks and plan to keep him even though […]

A disgruntled James Harden may turn Embiid against the Sixers - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/16/disgruntled-harden-turn-embiid-sixers/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 5 blockbuster deals to move disgruntled NBA stars https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/16/nba-trades-5-blockbuster-trades/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/16/nba-trades-5-blockbuster-trades/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:42 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457998 The NBA offseason has reached a point of stagnation, but there are still multiple stars looking for a trade. It’s possible we will see Damian Lillard, James Harden, Pascal Siakam, or someone else get dealt in the next few weeks. In preparation for a possible move, here are some hypothetical deals that send unhappy NBA […]

NBA Trades: 5 blockbuster deals to move disgruntled NBA stars - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/16/nba-trades-5-blockbuster-trades/feed/ 0 3 NBA superstars with legacies on the line heading into 2023–24 https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/3-nba-players-legacies-line-season/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/3-nba-players-legacies-line-season/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:00:51 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458035 We’ve officially reached the point in the NBA offseason where all we can do is speculate about what the upcoming season will have in store. Most teams have a basic blueprint for their rosters, and even those who may still attempt to make a move surely have an idea of what the on-court product could […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/3-nba-players-legacies-line-season/feed/ 0 3 Players who will benefit most from playing for Team USA https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/3-players-benefit-playing-team-usa/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/3-players-benefit-playing-team-usa/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:00:21 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458047 Compared to the Olympics, Team USA usually struggles at the FIBA World Cup because they rarely send their A-Team to compete in the World Cup. In recent memory, the only notable successes have been gold medals in 2010 and 2014 and third place in 2006. In 2019, Team USA finished seventh, which was the worst […]

3 Players who will benefit most from playing for Team USA - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/3-players-benefit-playing-team-usa/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 10 Pascal Siakam deals the Raptors must consider https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/nba-trades-10-siakam-deals-raptors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/nba-trades-10-siakam-deals-raptors/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458072 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 Raptors appear open to trading star Pascal Siakam as well as OG Anunoby, and if they do, then that would signal a complete rebuild. Several teams […]

NBA Trades: 10 Pascal Siakam deals the Raptors must consider - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/nba-trades-10-siakam-deals-raptors/feed/ 0 This overlooked skill proves that Nikola Jokic is underrated defensively https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/overlooked-skill-jokic-underrated/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/overlooked-skill-jokic-underrated/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:00:49 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458040 Following the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA championship, Nikola Jokic is now widely regarded as the best player in the league, deservedly so. For years he has been considered one of the best passers, playmakers, and overall offensive players in the league. Jokic is also the best post player in the NBA, but the one area […]

This overlooked skill proves that Nikola Jokic is underrated defensively - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/overlooked-skill-jokic-underrated/feed/ 0 5 sleepers to watch at the 2023 FIBA World Cup https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-sleepers-2023-fiba-world-cup/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-sleepers-2023-fiba-world-cup/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458003 The 2023 FIBA World Cup is a little bit more than a week away. It’s one of the best international tournaments in basketball, an opportunity for some of the world’s best players to show national pride by suiting up for their countries. Team USA is an obvious favorite to take home the crown this summer […]

5 sleepers to watch at the 2023 FIBA World Cup - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-sleepers-2023-fiba-world-cup/feed/ 0 5 NBA free agents who could still help teams during the 2023-24 season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-nba-free-agents-still-help-2023-24/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-nba-free-agents-still-help-2023-24/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:53 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458007 After millions and millions of dollars were spent early on throughout 2023 NBA Free Agency, things have gone quiet as of late. Rosters are starting to get full as teams gear up for training camp. Yet, there remain a handful of free agents out there who are still unsigned, looking to find a home before […]

5 NBA free agents who could still help teams during the 2023-24 season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-nba-free-agents-still-help-2023-24/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 4 NBA stars who will be next to demand a trade https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/13/nba-trades-4-nba-stars-next-demand-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/13/nba-trades-4-nba-stars-next-demand-trade/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:25 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457992 Trade requests are not an entirely new thing in the NBA. Stars have always made their wishes known if they wanted to leave a team. In 1967, for example, Wilt Chamberlain requested a trade that sent him from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did the same in 1975, moving from the Bucks to the […]

NBA Trades: 4 NBA stars who will be next to demand a trade - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/13/nba-trades-4-nba-stars-next-demand-trade/feed/ 0 The best NBA players by height for the 2023-24 season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/12/best-nba-players-height-2023-24/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/12/best-nba-players-height-2023-24/#respond Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:00:18 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457979 Below is a list of the best NBA players by height entering the 2023-2024 season. Height listings are always a little suspect, but these are the official measurements from NBA.com, so yell at them if you disagree. Stats are points/rebounds/assists from the 2022-2023 season. The best NBA players by height for the 2023-24 season 5’9″ […]

The best NBA players by height for the 2023-24 season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/12/best-nba-players-height-2023-24/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 biggest threats to Team USA at 2023 FIBA World Cup https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/11/ranking-10-threats-team-usa-fiba-world-cup/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/11/ranking-10-threats-team-usa-fiba-world-cup/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:46 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457862 The 2023 FIBA World Cup is weeks away and once again, the United States will be one of the heavy favorites in the event. Team USA is always viewed with the utmost respect as the dominant force in world basketball for decades. Team USA isn’t actually atop the world rankings entering the tournament, though. Even […]

Ranking the 10 biggest threats to Team USA at 2023 FIBA World Cup - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/11/ranking-10-threats-team-usa-fiba-world-cup/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Memphis bolsters their roster in this deal with Toronto https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/nba-trades-memphis-toronto-deal-pass/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/nba-trades-memphis-toronto-deal-pass/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457965 Despite making a big offseason trade to try and bolster their roster, the Memphis Grizzlies will start next season shorthanded. Star Ja Morant has been suspended for the team’s first 25 games, which could hurt the Grizzlies in a deep Western Conference. While new addition Marcus Smart will help in Morant’s absence, the Grizzlies could […]

NBA Trades: Memphis bolsters their roster in this deal with Toronto - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/nba-trades-memphis-toronto-deal-pass/feed/ 0 Ranking the 12 best players that LeBron James has played with https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/ranking-12-teammates-lebron-james/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/ranking-12-teammates-lebron-james/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:19 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457935 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 only Vince Carter, Kevin Wilis, Robert Parish, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Garnett having played at least 21 seasons. Playing 21 years means a lot of minutes played […]

Ranking the 12 best players that LeBron James has played with - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

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