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Grizzlies are making a Jaren Jackson Jr. realization at the worst-possible time

1 day ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr.'s play drew a strong reactionFollowing the Memphis Grizzlies' disastrous Game 1 showing against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs, they have a lot of questions that need to be answered. One of them is who will step up for them over the rest of the series. Star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been their best player this year, but he shot just 2-13 from the field and scored an embarrassing 4 points.
Cooper Flagg may do the unthinkable ahead of looming 2025 NBA Draft deadline

4 days ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

All eyes are on projected number one pick Cooper Flagg ahead of a key date on the NBA calendar. All eyes are on 2025 NBA Draft prospect and projected number one pick Cooper Flagg ahead of a key date on the NBA calendar. Following Duke's upset loss to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four, Flagg has played coy about his future. He has previously suggested that he could return and play another season at Duke. Despite that, it could be risky with him expected to be the first overall pick this year.
Adam Silver reveals frustrating reason the Luka Doncic trade wasn't vetoed

5 days ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

NBA fans have been wondering why Adam Silver didn't step in to stop the Luka Dončić trade. We now know. For months, NBA fans have been wondering why Commissioner Adam Silver didn't step in to stop what is one of the most nonsensical trades in league history. Of course, everyone remembers where they were when they heard that the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for a relatively small haul. The move made little sense for the Mavericks.
A dream Spurs scenario may soon be a reality (thanks to the Hawks and Mavs)

6 days ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

A surprising development could set the Spurs up for the perfect offseasonThe San Antonio Spurs are again left to watch the playoffs after failing to make the postseason for the sixth-straight season. An early start to the summer isn't all bad, with them getting more time to prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft and free agency. With two first-round picks in this year's draft, they will have a golden opportunity to improve their roster ahead of free agency.
The conflicted Heat face an impossible no-win scenario ahead of a must-win game

6 days ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

No team has as much riding on one game as the Miami HeatFew teams have as much riding on one game as the Miami Heat do. The Heat can make the playoffs by beating the Atlanta Hawks to sneak in as the eighth seed and face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. However, they may be conflicted about doing so, considering the ramifications that making the playoffs has. Due to unique pick protections, they find themselves in a precarious situation.
Perfect Spurs draft target just officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft

1 week ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

The Spurs have an early jump on the offseason, and a perfect draft target just declared for the draft. Now that the San Antonio Spurs' 2024–25 season is over, they can focus on the upcoming NBA Draft. The Spurs have a lot riding on this year's draft, with them having two first-round picks to try and improve their roster. They are currently projected to have the 8th and 15th picks and could use that opportunity to add more shooting and size.
Devastating Bucks injury derailed their season (but his return should excite fans)

1 week ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

The Bucks enter the postseason shorthanded, but perhaps not for long, with major reinforcements on the way. All eyes are on the Milwaukee Bucks, who arguably have the most pressure on them entering the playoffs. They will enter the postseason shorthanded with star Damian Lillard out with a blood clot in his calf. He was initially expected to potentially miss the playoffs, but according to ESPN insider Shams Charania, he could soon make his return.
The Suns already have a perfect Kevin Durant landing spot to salvage their franchise

1 week ago | hoopshabit.com | Zach Ciavolella

The Suns will likely trade Kevin Durant, and there may already be a perfect landing spot for himThe NBA offseason is officially here for the Phoenix Suns, and the rumors are already churning. Since the dramatic NBA trade deadline, which saw rumors fly of a potential last-minute Kevin Durant trade, the story out of Phoenix has been that the Suns will move Durant come the offseason.
Zion Williamson may be the first domino to fall after disastrous Pelicans move

1 week ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

The Pelicans wasted a little time making big moves, but it may mark the end of the Zion Williamson era. The New Orleans Pelicans wasted a little time making big moves to start their offseason. They fired general manager David Griffin and hired NBA legend Joe Dumars. Dumars has plenty of experience as a general manager, with him serving as the Detroit Pistons' GM for 14 seasons with mixed results.
Suns unsurprisingly regret massive mistake that continues to haunt their franchise

1 week ago | hoopshabit.com | Cal Durrett

One major mistake continues to loom large for the Suns. Despite being the most expensive team in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns failed to make the NBA playoffs. That caps a disastrous season that will undoubtedly lead to an off-season teardown. A teardown could include trading Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and possibly even Devin Booker to help replenish their empty draft pick stockpile. All that makes their decision to break up their 2021 NBA Finals team all the more puzzling.