Rob Greene – 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 […]

4 Offseason acquisitions that could push their new NBA team over the top - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/09/4-offseason-acquistions-new-nba-team/feed/ 0 Why the new and improved Celtics are a major threat https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/06/new-improved-celtics-major-threat/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/06/new-improved-celtics-major-threat/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:03 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457833 Given how heavy the stake is for the Boston Celtics and how different they are about to look, the excitement is real. Rarely do you see a team this close make this significant of an offseason blockbuster, let alone receive the deal’s best player. “I’m probably more excited to watch them than any team I […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/06/new-improved-celtics-major-threat/feed/ 0 These two Celtics will be crucial to unlocking Kristaps Porzingis’ potential https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/05/two-boston-celtics-kristaps-porzingis/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/05/two-boston-celtics-kristaps-porzingis/#respond Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:00:26 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457823 Derrick White never missed a single game with the Boston Celtics, showing full comfortability in his first full season. Often viewed as the third-best and most effective option, he showed big improvements on both ends in his new home. White’s historic buzzer-beater to force a game 7 in Boston after facing a 3-0 deficit to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/05/two-boston-celtics-kristaps-porzingis/feed/ 0 The new-look Celtics are closer than ever to an 18th title https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/new-look-celtics-closer-18th-title/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/new-look-celtics-closer-18th-title/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:00:19 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457570 “Unfini18ed Business.” That’s what read across the Boston Celtics’ warmup gear during the 2023 NBA Playoffs—their battle cries all season. The demons that the team’s core spoke of elevated a championship-caliber season to title-or-bust status. Boston was heavily favored to end their 15-year spell but lapses and mistakes led to misapprehension. It caught up to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/new-look-celtics-closer-18th-title/feed/ 0 Way too early predictions for each NBA Award for the 2023–24 season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/16/way-too-early-predictions-for-each-nba-award/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/16/way-too-early-predictions-for-each-nba-award/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:04 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457448 Fireworks have happened to say the least with it only being mid-July. Multiple moving blockbusters have escalated, early enough, most were around the NBA Draft. Franchise cornerstones that had been at home since they entered the NBA in near-decade or more figures’ Marcus Smart and Bradley Beal. Easily the two most shocking transactions with Kristaps […]

Way too early predictions for each NBA Award for the 2023–24 season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/16/way-too-early-predictions-for-each-nba-award/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: The Hawks must consider this blockbuster Trae Young trade https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/nba-trades-hawks-consider-trae-young/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/nba-trades-hawks-consider-trae-young/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:00:32 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456097 Over the course of this past season, Trae Young was periodically bombarded with rumors of him being unenthused with the Hawks’ management. Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Jake Fischer recently reported that Atlanta is open to dealing with anyone but him. Imaginably, the microscope of the association has, of course, done its best to catch Young […]

NBA Trades: The Hawks must consider this blockbuster Trae Young trade - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/21/nba-trades-hawks-consider-trae-young/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 Report: Bucks, 76ers, and Suns all vying to land this championship coach  https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/24/bucks-76ers-suns-nba-coach/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/24/bucks-76ers-suns-nba-coach/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 22:00:30 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456073 The 2019 championship coach for the Toronto Raptors had some words for President Masai Ujiri with implications of his departure being overdue. As anticipated, debatably the best candidate to take over any franchise is in the midst of being hosted at a high-bidding auction. There is an extensive pool of interest. Nick Nurse is expected […]

Report: Bucks, 76ers, and Suns all vying to land this championship coach  - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/24/bucks-76ers-suns-nba-coach/feed/ 0 5 potential candidates for Bucks’ head coach https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/23/5-potential-candidates-for-bucks-head-coach/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/23/5-potential-candidates-for-bucks-head-coach/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 19:00:01 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455955 In today’s league, the scope and lens is always glued to the world’s best players. Championship standards scream louder than ever with everyone under the microscope around the illustrious figure, and I mean everyone. That is the depth chart, that is management throughout an organization. One thing turns gloomy while the window is open, and […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/23/5-potential-candidates-for-bucks-head-coach/feed/ 0 Heat: It’s time to stop underestimating Playoff Jimmy Butler https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/01/stop-underestimating-playoff-jimmy-butler/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/01/stop-underestimating-playoff-jimmy-butler/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 19:45:04 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455634 With a heavily improved East, the team that was a No. 1 seed and just centimeters away from another Finals appearance last season was off to a slow start. Clearly lacking the energy and intensity that fulfilled the previous dominance. Did Jimmy Butler’s confidence ever waver? Absolutely not. After the Heat opened the season 2-5, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/01/stop-underestimating-playoff-jimmy-butler/feed/ 0 A former lottery pick may have a permanent home with the Utah Jazz https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/16/lottery-pick-home-utah-jazz/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/16/lottery-pick-home-utah-jazz/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 22:58:02 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455161 Top prospect out of Providence Kris Dunn had his eyes glued to his iPhone while the Boston Celtics were on the clock with pick No. 3 during the 2016 NBA Draft. Anxiously awaiting Adam Silver’s announcement, he would alertly pick up his head aimlessly, trying to speculate on what was escalating as time ticked down. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/16/lottery-pick-home-utah-jazz/feed/ 0 Can the Sacramento Kings’ historic offense carry them to the NBA Finals? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/29/kings-historic-offense-nba-finals/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/29/kings-historic-offense-nba-finals/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:30:27 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=454673 Mike Brown has always been recognized for his joyous spirit and enthusiasm, and his guidance helped lead some of the most memorable teams in recent years. Coming into training camp and beginning his tenure as Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings, Brown provided a spirit that lit up a facility full of necessary insecurity and […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/29/kings-historic-offense-nba-finals/feed/ 0 Kevin Durant settling in well with the Phoenix Suns https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/07/the-world-is-ready-for-kevin-durants-new-chapter/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/07/the-world-is-ready-for-kevin-durants-new-chapter/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=454348 Exhausted from every bit of scrutiny and backlash, Kevin Durant quietly approached the Brooklyn Nets front office and re-requested out following the conclusion of 7/11, after Kyrie Irving withdrew first. Seeking the likable stars, long-time friends and style of basketball, KD wanted to go to the Phoenix Suns. Joe Tsai and Sean Marks helped it […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/07/the-world-is-ready-for-kevin-durants-new-chapter/feed/ 0 The time is now for Russell Westbrook and the Clippers https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/26/time-now-russell-westbrook-clippers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/26/time-now-russell-westbrook-clippers/#respond Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:00:35 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=454044 Entering the summer free agency of 2018, Paul George was crippled with rumors of leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and his pal Russell Westbrook for his home in California. As usual, the Lakers were favorites for many headlining players of free agent classes to come. It was reported that Westbrook boarded an eight-hour flight from […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/26/time-now-russell-westbrook-clippers/feed/ 0 NBA All-Star: Celtics superstars prove they’re ahead of the game https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/20/boston-celtics-superstars-ahead-game/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/20/boston-celtics-superstars-ahead-game/#respond Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:30:37 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=453965 All other eight of the NBA’s icons paused on the court letting the Boston Celtics’ tandem have their moment going one-on-one for multiple consecutive possessions. The night ended in the Jays and Deuce celebrating Tatum achieving his mentor’s award in the Kobe Bryant Trophy. Debuting his Jordan model, he was the clear MVP following an […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/20/boston-celtics-superstars-ahead-game/feed/ 0 Is Mike Conley the missing piece for the LA Clippers? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/mike-conley-missing-piece-clippers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/mike-conley-missing-piece-clippers/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=453045 The Los Angeles Clippers have been slowly checking off boxes that many listed coming into the season of their everlasting expectations. Apparently, their dynamic duo is forever unable to meet projections due to a lack of continuity and chemistry because of the health woes they face. The significant pieces of depth have found solidified roles. […]

Is Mike Conley the missing piece for the LA Clippers? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/mike-conley-missing-piece-clippers/feed/ 0 Malcolm Brogdon has been a dream pickup for the Boston Celtics https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/malcolm-brogdon-dream-pickup-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/malcolm-brogdon-dream-pickup-celtics/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:00:27 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452879 Entering his late 20s, veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon was a leading scorer on an Indiana Pacer team with a window slammed shut the last three seasons in pursuit of a fresh start. The Vice President of the NBA’s Players Association had a winning desire to help lift a contender this summer. The Pacers’ plans helped […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/malcolm-brogdon-dream-pickup-celtics/feed/ 0 Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown’s case for MVP https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/17/jaylen-brown-mvp-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/17/jaylen-brown-mvp-celtics/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:30:22 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452471 Jaylen Brown turned on the jets in the midst of another commanding performance. Powered by his elite handle going through the legs, The California Berkeley graduate spun towards the paint keeping rookie Dyson Daniels guessing through every flinch. Twisting and turning to one fake, turnaround, swish. That one-legged fadeaway that he has mastered through several […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/17/jaylen-brown-mvp-celtics/feed/ 0 Pretenders to Contenders: What’s behind the Nets staggering 180? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/12/brooklyn-nets-staggering-180/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/12/brooklyn-nets-staggering-180/#respond Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:30:18 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452220 Kevin Durant, just coming off a trade-requested summer from Brooklyn’s front office, was exhaustingly warn-out speaking in brutal honesty with TNT’s Chris Haynes following a notable 153-121 Nets’ loss in Sacramento on Nov. 15. Explaining his reasoning using an example describing what was at the time, his lackadaisical supporting cast, Durant let it all out. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/12/brooklyn-nets-staggering-180/feed/ 0 Can Kyrie Irving lead the Nets when it matters most? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/11/kyrie-irving-lead-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/11/kyrie-irving-lead-nets/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:09 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452324 Kyrie Irving assured reporters in his press conference that his team and running mate Kevin Durant were in good spirits and displaying confidence regardless of the status of Durant’s injury following Sunday night’s victory in Miami, where the two-time champ exited. Over 14 hours later, it was reported that Durant would miss at least a […]

Can Kyrie Irving lead the Nets when it matters most? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/11/kyrie-irving-lead-nets/feed/ 0 Don’t write the Los Angeles Lakers off just yet https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/08/lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/08/lakers/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:00:57 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452265 Since their win at home over the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 16 — where they lost Anthony Davis, Los Angeles is 7-5, the 13th-best mark in the association since that date. Over the last 20 games, they are 10-10, which is also the same rank, and since that game against Denver, the Lakers are 23rd […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/08/lakers/feed/ 0 The Lakers should be concerned about this nightmare scenario https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/07/lakers-nightmare-scenario/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/07/lakers-nightmare-scenario/#respond Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:30:16 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451900 Beginning the season as a 2-10 disaster, the Lakers, while gaining some momentum over time, are still falling short of expectations considering the wealthy franchise is led by three all-time players. Los Angeles went on a brief three-game streak, starting with a defeat of Brooklyn in their notable matchup with the Nets on Nov. 13. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/07/lakers-nightmare-scenario/feed/ 0 How Blake Griffin’s leadership has proven key to the Celtics’ success https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/17/blake-griffin-leadership-boston-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/17/blake-griffin-leadership-boston-celtics/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2022 14:00:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451612 Just imagine: It is the 2016–17 season. The Celtics are yet again in the midst of a trade deadline rumored to be in play for many premier stars, one of whom is Blake Griffin. The future leaders: Marcus Smart, rookie Jaylen Brown, and Duke’s Jayson Tatum are five years away from a summer of lost […]

How Blake Griffin’s leadership has proven key to the Celtics’ success - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/17/blake-griffin-leadership-boston-celtics/feed/ 0 Bruce Brown is thriving in an expanded role with the Denver Nuggets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/08/bruce-brown-thriving-denver-nuggets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/08/bruce-brown-thriving-denver-nuggets/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:00:50 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451463 Just four games into his Denver Nuggets tenure, Bruce Brown‘s capabilities were underestimated by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers labeled him as a shift guy, undervaluing his perimeter-guard skills, and their game plan apparently was to back off of the newest Nugget. Brown nailed a career-best four threes in the first […]

Bruce Brown is thriving in an expanded role with the Denver Nuggets - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

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