Holden Walter-Warner – 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 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 […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/who-is-poised-to-be-enshrined-basketball-hall-of-fame-in-2024/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 […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/14/5-sleepers-2023-fiba-world-cup/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 […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/11/ranking-10-threats-team-usa-fiba-world-cup/feed/ 0 5 NBA players everyone should be keeping a close eye on in 2023-24 https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/5-nba-players-everyone-watch/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/5-nba-players-everyone-watch/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:18 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457784 The 2023-24 NBA season is fewer than 100 days away and there are hundreds of reasons to tune in when the season commences. Five of those reasons are a smattering of players that demand attention. There are any number of reasons to keep an eye on a certain player. Maybe it’s time they blow up, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/5-nba-players-everyone-watch/feed/ 0 5 NBA teams on the rise that will surprise everyone in 2023-24 https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/30/5-nba-teams-rise-surprise2023-24/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/30/5-nba-teams-rise-surprise2023-24/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457682 The Denver Nuggets only won their first NBA title a month ago, but most fans have already moved on to the 2023-24 season. The Nuggets may not have been the favorite to win it all last season, but they’ve been building towards top contender status in the association for several years and had the reigning […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/30/5-nba-teams-rise-surprise2023-24/feed/ 0 5 NBA players facing do-or-die 2023–2024 seasons https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/25/5-nba-players-facing-2023-2024-seasons/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/25/5-nba-players-facing-2023-2024-seasons/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:50 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457491 Any season can be a do-or-die one for an NBA player – an opportunity to elevate to the next level or a time when the bottom finally falls out. It’s just a question of whether or not one can anticipate it. We’ve already taken a look at the teams that are facing do-or-die years in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/25/5-nba-players-facing-2023-2024-seasons/feed/ 0 5 players who will challenge Victor Wembanyama for Rookie of the Year https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/15/5-players-challenge-wembanyama/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/15/5-players-challenge-wembanyama/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:00:40 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457343 For many, it’s a foregone conclusion that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will win Rookie of the Year for the 2023-24 season. The Frenchman is the most hyped prospect to enter the NBA in years, after all. Imagine a world where Wembanyama doesn’t take the top prize for basketball newbies, though. It’s not out […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/15/5-players-challenge-wembanyama/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 Cleveland Cavaliers: Analyzing the Max Strus acquisition https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/01/cleveland-cavaliers-max-strus-acquisition/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/01/cleveland-cavaliers-max-strus-acquisition/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:50:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457058 There were a lot of big moves on the first day of free agency, but most major players agreed to return to their teams from a year ago. One of the few to buck the trend in a major way was Max Strus, who agreed to go to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade. The […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/01/cleveland-cavaliers-max-strus-acquisition/feed/ 0 Grading the John Collins trade for the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/29/grading-john-collins-trade-hawks-jazz/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/29/grading-john-collins-trade-hawks-jazz/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:11 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456959 After being on the trade block since the day he entered the NBA – or so it felt – power forward John Collins was finally traded on Monday in a deal that sent him from the Atlanta Hawks to the Utah Jazz. The trade ends an era in Atlanta, while possibly signaling where the franchise […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/29/grading-john-collins-trade-hawks-jazz/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 championship-less NBA teams by closeness to title https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456721 When the Denver Nuggets won Game 5 of the NBA Finals in the Mile High City, it set off a celebration never before warranted in the city. After all, while it was far from the first title in Denver or Colorado history, it was the first time the Nuggets – who had never been in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/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 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/10/5-best-power-forwards-nba-free-agency/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 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 Toronto Raptors: The 3 best candidates to replace Nick Nurse as coach https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/16/toronto-raptors-3-candidates-coach/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/16/toronto-raptors-3-candidates-coach/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:53 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455866 The Toronto Raptors moved on from championship-winning coach Nick Nurse several weeks ago, but things have been relatively quiet on the search for a new head coach. That changed in a monumental way on Wednesday. ESPN reported that their own employee, JJ Redick, interviewed for the job this week. The team is reportedly only in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/16/toronto-raptors-3-candidates-coach/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 […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/feed/ 0 3 Offseason moves the Sacramento Kings must make to win the West https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/05/sacramento-kings-3-offseason-moves/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/05/sacramento-kings-3-offseason-moves/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 16:00:30 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455661 The Sacramento Kings may have lost in the first round of the playoffs, but their season was as far from a failure as it gets. The Kings ended the longest postseason drought in American professional sports and took the reigning champions all the way to a Game 7. The future’s bright in California’s capital. Next […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/05/sacramento-kings-3-offseason-moves/feed/ 0 Memphis Grizzlies: Has Dillon Brooks worn out his welcome? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/memphis-grizzlies-dillon-brooks-welcome/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/memphis-grizzlies-dillon-brooks-welcome/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:01:13 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455576 Every good story needs a villain. Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has become that villain during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Brooks has been building this character for some time, feuding with many of the top players in the league, such as Draymond Green and Donovan Mitchell. But this week’s events may prove to be a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/memphis-grizzlies-dillon-brooks-welcome/feed/ 0 7 disgruntled stars that could be traded this summer https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/18/7-disgruntled-stars-traded-summer/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/18/7-disgruntled-stars-traded-summer/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:00:34 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455279 The NBA postseason is in full swing, but half of the league’s teams and fan bases are already looking towards the summer. That means they’re also looking at disgruntled stars across the sport, wondering if they will be dealt. This time of year, it feels like there are unhappy stars to be found anywhere you […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/18/7-disgruntled-stars-traded-summer/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 […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/feed/ 0 New York Knicks: Obi Toppin facing a critical juncture https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/01/new-york-knicks-obi-toppin-critical-juncture/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/01/new-york-knicks-obi-toppin-critical-juncture/#respond Sat, 01 Apr 2023 19:00:02 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455083 Obi Toppin has never broken through the way expected of an NBA Draft lottery pick. That’s not entirely his fault. But the New York Knicks forward has a big opportunity in front of him, one that comes from heartbreak in the Big Apple. Late in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game against the Miami […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/01/new-york-knicks-obi-toppin-critical-juncture/feed/ 0 3 teams that will exceed expectations in the 2023 NBA Playoffs https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/28/3-teams-will-exceed-expectations-2023-nba-playoffs/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/28/3-teams-will-exceed-expectations-2023-nba-playoffs/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:19 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=454917 The 2023 NBA Playoffs are fast approaching and the postseason picture is beginning to take shape. Some teams have already clinched spots in the festivities, while others are on the verge of doing so. The teams hanging around the top of their conferences obviously have outsized expectations. It may be title or bust for teams […]

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