Ashish Mathur
Ashish Mathur is an NBA writer for Hoops Wire. He has covered the NBA since 2015 for ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network, Fadeaway World, Athlon Sports and DallasHoopsJournal. You can follow Ashish on X @amathur25.
Rumor: Celtics Continue To Invite Trade Discussion Involving Anfernee Simons
The Boston Celtics continue to invite trade discussion involving Anfernee Simons, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
The Celtics acquired Simons from...
NBA Scout Thinks Lakers’ Luka Dončić Will Win MVP, Scoring Title Next Season
One NBA scout thinks Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić will win the MVP Award and the scoring title next season.
Dončić has lost weight...
Rumor: Retirement Remains On Table For Al Horford, Warriors Think He’ll Sign With Them
Retirement remains on the table for Al Horford, according to ESPN NBA insider Anthony Slater, who also reports that the Golden State Warriors think...
Michael Jordan: ‘No Question’ I Could Beat LeBron James 1-On-1 In My Prime
NBA legend Michael Jordan said there's "no question" he could beat LeBron James 1-on-1 during his prime.
Jordan said this back in 2015.
It's been a...
NBA Trade Idea: Lakers Acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope From Grizzlies
An NBA trade idea where the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Memphis Grizzlies has been created.
Jacob Rude of SB Nation's Silver...
Rumor: Bucks Tried To Trade For Heat’s Andrew Wiggins
The Milwaukee Bucks tried to trade for Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
However, the Bucks and Heat...
Rumor: Jonathan Kuminga’s Reps Presented $82 Million Deal To Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga's representation presented a three-year, $82 million deal to the Golden State Warriors, according to NBA insider Anthony Slater of ESPN.
The Warriors resisted,...
Rumor: Kings Most Likely Destination For Russell Westbrook
The Sacramento Kings are the most likely destination for Russell Westbrook, according to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent....
Rumor: Lakers Won’t Make Any Trades Before 2025-26 NBA Season Starts
The Los Angeles Lakers will not make any trades before the 2025-26 NBA season starts.
The Lakers “have not been attacking the trade market” this...
Rumor: Rockets Could Sign Kevin Durant To $100 Million Extension
The Houston Rockets could sign NBA superstar Kevin Durant to a $100 million extension, according to NBA reporter Kurt Helin of NBC Sports.
That would...
Rumor: Jazz Plan To Keep Georges Niang
The Utah Jazz plan to keep Georges Niang, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
The Jazz acquired Niang from the Boston...
Celtics Legend Bob Cousy Doesn’t Think Jaylen Brown Is ‘At The Superstar Level That Jayson Tatum Is At’
Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy, a six-time NBA champion, doesn't think Jaylen Brown is "at the superstar level that Jayson Tatum is at."
Cousy believes...
Rumor: Nets Haven’t Made Aggressive Effort To Retain Cam Thomas On Long-Term Deal
The Brooklyn Nets haven't made an aggressive effort to retain Cam Thomas on a long-term deal, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The...
Rumor: Bulls Offered Josh Giddey $80 Million Contract
The Chicago Bulls offered Josh Giddey a four-year, $80 million contract, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Giddey, a restricted free...
Rumor: No Plans For Trae Young, Hawks To Engage In Extension Talks
There are no plans for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks to engage in extension talks, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The...
LeBron James Reacts To Shedeur Sanders’ Debut With Browns
NBA superstar and Ohio native LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers reacted to Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns.
James praised Sanders...
Scottie Pippen Once Said Michael Jordan ‘Ruined Basketball’ And LeBron James Is ‘The Greatest Player This Game Has Ever Seen’: ‘Michael Wanted Everything Done...
In his book, NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote that Michael Jordan "ruined basketball" and LeBron James "was the greatest player this game has ever seen."
Pippen...
Rumor: Kings Still Interested In Russell Westbrook
The Sacramento Kings are still interested in Russell Westbrook, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent. The NBA...
Rumor: Rockets May Not Sign Kevin Durant To Extension
The Houston Rockets may not sign NBA superstar Kevin Durant to an extension, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Durant can extend with Houston for...
NBA Executive Expects Cavaliers, Mavericks, Warriors To Pursue Lakers’ LeBron James Next Offseason When He Becomes Free Agent
An NBA executive expects the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors to pursue Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he becomes...
