Elaine Blum – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 Timberwolves’ new twin towers could change the NBA’s blueprint yet again https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/18/timberwolves-analyzing-towns-gobert/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/18/timberwolves-analyzing-towns-gobert/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:00:53 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447728 This offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves gave up pretty much everything they had in order to acquire star center Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. In Utah, Gobert was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, a three-time All-Star, and a four-time All-NBA player, but never had much playoff success with his team. Minnesota experienced the same […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/18/timberwolves-analyzing-towns-gobert/feed/ 0 Eric Paschall could have major opportunity with Minnesota Timberwolves https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/02/eric-paschall-minnesota-timberwolves/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/02/eric-paschall-minnesota-timberwolves/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:00:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447237 The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on July 30 that they signed forward Eric Paschall to a one-year, two-way contract. Paschall was drafted 41st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. On a Warriors team plagued by injuries, Paschall averaged 14 points on 49.7 percent shooting, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in his […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/02/eric-paschall-minnesota-timberwolves/feed/ 0 Moses Moody has a great opportunity with the Golden State Warriors next year https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/20/moses-moody-golden-state-warriors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/20/moses-moody-golden-state-warriors/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:21 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447011 The Golden State Warriors drafted Moses Moody 14th overall in 2021 as a versatile wing and talented defender to eventually succeed Andre Iguodala in his role as the team’s ‘Swiss Army Knife.’ In his rookie season, Moody only averaged 4.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in around ten minutes of playing time. These numbers are not […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/20/moses-moody-golden-state-warriors/feed/ 0 What James Wiseman’s return means for the Golden State Warriors https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/17/james-wiseman-golden-state-warriors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/17/james-wiseman-golden-state-warriors/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:00:24 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446936 James Wiseman, the second pick from the 2020 Draft, has not seen much NBA action yet. He missed all of last season due to a meniscus injury, and even before that, Wiseman had a very short college experience in the midst of a global pandemic. Once drafted, he tested positive for Covid-19 right before training […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/17/james-wiseman-golden-state-warriors/feed/ 0 How does Walker Kessler fit with the Minnesota Timberwolves? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/walker-kessler-minnesota-timberwolves/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/walker-kessler-minnesota-timberwolves/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:05 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446419 In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded the 19th overall pick and a future second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, they received the 22nd and 29th picks that night. With the 22nd pick, they selected Walker Kessler from Auburn University. With a 7’1”, 255-lb frame, the 20-year-old is a traditional center […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/walker-kessler-minnesota-timberwolves/feed/ 0 Gary Payton II and his inspiring road to becoming an NBA Champion https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/22/gary-payton-ii-nba-champion/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/22/gary-payton-ii-nba-champion/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:07 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446166 In 2016, he went undrafted out of Oregon State University and then bounced around the NBA G League for several years. During those years, Payton had NBA appearances with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Washington Wizards. When he played for the Lakers, Payton even scored 25 points and secured 12 rebounds […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/22/gary-payton-ii-nba-champion/feed/ 0 The Golden State Warriors need Kevon Looney to win another title https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/16/golden-state-warriors-kevon-looney/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/16/golden-state-warriors-kevon-looney/#respond Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:00:46 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446016 When you think of the Golden State Warriors, you think of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, as Game 5 of the series against the Boston Celtics showed, the Warriors need to be able to rely on their supporting cast if they want to win another championship. This does not just include Andrew […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/16/golden-state-warriors-kevon-looney/feed/ 0 Why ‘Hustle’ is a must-see movie for all basketball fans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/15/hustle-must-see-basketball-fans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/15/hustle-must-see-basketball-fans/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:00:46 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445950 Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix movie Hustle has been earning him some of the best reviews of his career. After a week, it has an impressive 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie features Philadelphia 76ers scout Stanley Sugerman (Adam Sandler) who has always dreamt of a coaching career in the NBA. Finding a new superstar […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/15/hustle-must-see-basketball-fans/feed/ 0 The Milwaukee Bucks are feeling Khris Middleton’s absence https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/11/milwaukee-bucks-khris-middleton-3/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/11/milwaukee-bucks-khris-middleton-3/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 19:00:47 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444923 The Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics are in the middle of a close series, and against the league’s best defensive team, the Bucks are feeling the absence of their second star, Khris Middleton. Middleton suffered from a left MCL sprain in Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls and is expected to miss the remainder […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/11/milwaukee-bucks-khris-middleton-3/feed/ 0 Why Marcus Smart deserved to win Defensive Player of the Year https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/27/marcus-smart-defensive-player-of-the-year/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/27/marcus-smart-defensive-player-of-the-year/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:28 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444393 For over two decades, the Defensive Player of the Year award has been dominated by big men and was usually awarded to the best rim defender. This season, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart broke the tradition and became the first guard since Gary Payton in 1996 to win the honor. In fact, he is only […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/27/marcus-smart-defensive-player-of-the-year/feed/ 0 How the Memphis Grizzlies have been elite without Ja Morant https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/08/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/08/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443832 One of the most surprising success stories of this season revolves around the Memphis Grizzlies, who are currently 55-24 and in second place in the Western Conference. They are the fourth-youngest team in the league and are led by All-Star point guard Ja Morant, who has been averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/08/memphis-grizzlies-ja-morant/feed/ 0 New York Knicks should target Donovan Mitchell this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/08/new-york-knicks-donovan-mitchell/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/08/new-york-knicks-donovan-mitchell/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:00:08 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=442834 Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has reportedly been unhappy with his place in Utah for a while now. He has voiced the desire to play in a bigger market. The Jazz are a good team but have not made much progress since Mitchell’s arrival in 2017. He has been in pretty much the same place […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/08/new-york-knicks-donovan-mitchell/feed/ 0 Jonathan Kuminga is quietly finding his way with the Warriors https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/15/jonathan-kuminga-quietly-warriors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/15/jonathan-kuminga-quietly-warriors/#respond Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:00:12 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441998 While many NBA rookies shine bright in their very first season and gain the media’s attention, for most newcomers to the league, the process is a little slower. They need to figure out how to fit in with their new team and find their own path to improvement, which can be especially challenging if they […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/15/jonathan-kuminga-quietly-warriors/feed/ 0 4 youngsters who could make their first NBA All-Star game https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/26/youngsters-nba-all-star-game/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/26/youngsters-nba-all-star-game/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:00:46 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440976 The NBA All-Star Game features twenty-four of the league’s best players. The group is selected by fan votes, current player votes, votes from the media, and votes from the 30 NBA coaches. Many of these players are experienced All-Stars who have already received the honor more than once – Stephen Curry, Lebron James, and Kevin […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/26/youngsters-nba-all-star-game/feed/ 0 What Klay Thompson’s return means for the Golden State Warriors https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/06/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/06/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors/#respond Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:00:22 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440220 Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has not been able to play in any NBA games since 2019 because he suffered from two serious leg injuries. After a long recovery, he is expected to be back on the court soon, maybe even this upcoming weekend. The guard seems well-prepared for his return, based on a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/06/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors/feed/ 0 The Minnesota Timberwolves have come a long way in recent years https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/29/minnesota-timberwolves-come-long-way/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/29/minnesota-timberwolves-come-long-way/#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:56 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439925 Four years ago, in the 2017-18 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves made the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2004. The long-awaited journey was over after the first round, though, and the team finished with 36 wins and 46 losses in the 11th place in the Western Conference the very next year. The next two […]

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