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Derrick Rose Q&A: ‘I knew I had to roll with the punches. That’s part of being from Chicago’ | HoopsHype
Derrick Rose, the former NBA MVP and recently retired legend, continues to inspire the next generation as he transitions into a new chapter of his life. Rose made an appearance at 2025 adidas Eurocamp, where he shared wisdom with aspiring young players.
Lakers pushing for Bronny James to be part of the rotation | HoopsHype
But slowly, he started hitting a stride, showing a bit of what could be expected of him--energy, defense and a decent 3-point try--if he were to eventually earn a rotation spot. And it appears the Lakers are dead-set on pushing for Bronny James to be part of the rotation next year.
Victor Oladipo: I could barely walk in the Bubble | HoopsHype
Victor Oladipo: So I come back, I play 13 games after my first injury and then COVID hits and then I had to work out outside of my garage. I had no weights. I had nothing. I was just working out in my garage cuz I couldn't go nowhere. Yes. So I was working outside from my garage for my rehab.
Derrick Rose: I never asked the doctor why my injuries were happening | HoopsHype
Derrick Rose: I never asked the doctor why my injuries were happening. They’re just giving me a reason. But I asked God that numerous times. After a while, I stopped asking. I knew I had to roll with the punches. And that’s part of being from Chicago.
Timberwolves GM Tim Connelly ‘cautiously optimistic’ on re-signing Julius Randle, other free agents | HoopsHype
Jon Krawczynski: Tim Connelly on Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Naz Reid and Julius Randle: "We’re very appreciative of what the market might look like. We’re pretty cautiously optimistic we’re in a good place with all of the guys. Most importantly, they want to be here.
Mike Miller on Nikola Jokic’s nickname: I gave him the nickname ‘The Joker’ | HoopsHype
ClutchPoints: "I gave him the nickname 'The Joker' because I couldn't say, 'Jokic past the f*cking ball.' So I said, 'Joker pass the ball.'" Mike Miller on how he came up with the nickname for former Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic 🃏 (via @PodcastPShow )Source: Twitter What's the buz...
Stacey King: Bill Cartwright told Michael Jordan ‘I’m gonna rip your damn head off’ | HoopsHype
Stacey King on Bill Cartwright: Bill's the older statesman. He's the eldest player on this team, okay? And he's seen Michael berate guys, you know, and so here he is now being berated by a young Michael Jordan. So he's walking off to side, he's yelling at him, screaming at, "Catch the damn ball.
Mike D’Antoni credits Shaquille O’Neal for the importance of the three-point shot today | HoopsHype
It started, excuse me, earlier in my career and I thought in Europe when I was coaching in Europe, that's the best way to play and was working. Obviously then you come to the NBA, you have better players to do what I always thought that needed to be done.
Pascal Siakam named Eastern Conference Finals MVP | HoopsHype
NBA Communications: Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam is the recipient of the Larry Bird Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Jorge Sierra @hoopshype The Pascal Siakam trade Twitter receipts. hoopshype.
Knicks coaching staff ‘rubbed the wrong way’ when Mikal Bridges questioned heavy minutes Knicks starters were playing | HoopsHype
In March, Mikal Bridges violated one of the no-nos in playing for Thibodeau, questioning the heavy minutes the starters played under the coach during a news conference with reporters. The comments rubbed the coaching staff the wrong way, sources said, and showed a disconnect.
Pascal Siakam drops 31 as Pacers beat Knicks, advance to NBA Finals vs. Thunder | HoopsHype
Tim Bontemps: Final: Pacers 125, Knicks 108 Indiana advances to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, where they will face the Thunder. 31 points for Pascal Siakam, 21 & 13 for Tyrese Haliburton & massive edges in fast break points & 3-point shooting make for an easy Pacer w...
Magic interested in Nickeil Alexander-Walker | HoopsHype
Next season's full midlevel exception will be worth more than three times what Nickeil Alexander-Walker made last season at $14.1 million … with rumbles already in circulation that Orlando is a team to watch as a potential suitor.Source: marcstein.substack.
New York Knicks offseason primer: One more push
For the New York Knicks, this was the best season in a quarter of a century. They made it back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the Allan Houston-Latrell Sprewell-Patrick Ewing team of 1999-00, and, were it not for the excellence of the Indiana Pacers and the play of Tyrese ...
Timberwolves had significant interest in Kevin Durant at trade deadline | HoopsHype
The Timberwolves undeniably had significant interest in Kevin Durant in February when Phoenix unexpectedly made him available. Question is: Have they identified greater needs in the wake of a five-game playoff exit to Oklahoma City in the West finals?Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.
Jermaine O’Neal: My father had 33 kids | HoopsHype
Who was the structure in your family? Tell them about your big brother—’cause I know your big brother played a part too." Jermaine O'Neal: "Yeah, man. You know what’s crazy? So my brother—my dad was there when my brother was born. He’s two years older than me.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser: NBA draft scouting report and intel | HoopsHype
2003 | 7-0 | 7-3 WS | 242.6 LBS Team: Penn State Best rank: 35 / Worst rank: NR Agent: Excel 2024–25 stats: 12.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.7 spg, 2.3 bpg, 61.1% FG, 9.1% 3P, 66.4% FT in 29 games See a mistake, contact Cyro Asseo by clicking here.
Adou Thiero: NBA draft scouting report and intel | HoopsHype
2004 | 6-6 | 7-0 WS | 218.4 LBS Team: Arkansas Best rank: 23 / Worst rank: 43 Agent: Klutch Sports 2024–25 stats: 15.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.7 bpg, 54.5% FG, 25.6% 3P in 27 games See a mistake, contact Cyro Asseo by clicking here.
Timberwolves were serious in their trade attempt for Kevin Durant at the deadline | HoopsHype
Fullcourtpass: Brian Windhorst on the Timberwolves and Kevin Durant "It became clear to me in talking to the parties involved just how serious the Wolves were about trying to trade for Kevin Durant at the trade deadline.
Zion Williamson’s attorney on allegations: They are categorically false and reckless | HoopsHype
Michael C. Wright: Statement from Zion Williamson's attorneys: "We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and we unequivocally deny them. The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and reckless."Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael C.
Pacers backup center Tony Bradley listed as questionable for Game 6 | HoopsHype
Tony Bradley (left hip flexor strain) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday’s Game 6 against Knicks.Source: HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? Scott Agness @ScottAgness Pacers center Tony Bradley, who exited Game 5 with a left hip flexor strain, is questionable for Satu...
Ranking: The NBA players with the worst winning percentages ever | HoopsHype
In the NBA, winning is most important. It helps players build brands and legacies, and gives fans something to cheer for. That’s not to say players who lose frequently don’t build notoriety… it just might not be for the reasons they want to be remembered.