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.
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Knicks’ Julius Randle To Hornets
NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report proposed that the Charlotte Hornets acquire Julius Randle from the New York Knicks.
Here's the mock trade between...
Scottie Pippen Ripped Clyde Drexler For How He Played And Acted On The Dream Team: ‘His Energy Was Terrible, He Always Had His Head...
In his book "Unguarded," NBA icon Scottie Pippen ripped fellow Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler for how he acted and played on "The Dream...
New Trade Proposal Sends Blazers’ Jerami Grant To Lakers
A new NBA trade proposal has the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Jerami Grant from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report proposed the...
Michael Jordan Admitted He Was ‘A Fan’ Of LeBron James Amid Comparisons: ‘I Love Watching Him Play’
In 2020, NBA legend Michael Jordan admitted he was "a fan" of LeBron James amid the GOAT comparisons.
Jordan and LeBron are universally recognized as...
Robert Horry Says Lakers ‘Gotta Hide Beers’ If They Acquire Luka Doncic: ‘He Ain’t The One To Stay In Shape’
Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry says the Los Angeles Lakers "gotta hide beers" if they acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.
“You got to...
Players Faked Being ‘Sick’ And ‘Injured’ To Avoid Playing Prime Derrick Rose: ‘It Was Crazy How Many People Was Getting Sick When It Was...
Former NBA guards John Lucas III and Raymond Felton admitted that players faked being "sick" and "injured" to avoid playing prime Derrick Rose.
Lucas III,...
Trade Proposal Sends Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma To Heat
One NBA analyst proposed that the Miami Heat acquire Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards before the 2024-25 season starts.
Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report...
Stephen Curry, LeBron James Became Close Friends During Olympics: ‘There’s A Deepened Respect And Friendship There’
NBA stars Stephen Curry and LeBron James became close friends during the Paris Olympics.
Curry told Natasha Dye of PEOPLE that it was a great...
Trade Proposal Sends Brandon Ingram To Jazz, Walker Kessler And John Collins To Pelicans
One NBA analyst proposed a trade idea between the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz.
Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report proposed the following mock trade:
The...
NBA Analyst Believes Caris LeVert, Cavaliers Will Part Ways After 2024-25 Season
One NBA analyst believes Caris LeVert and the Cleveland Cavaliers will part ways after the 2024-25 season.
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report doesn't think LeVert...
Report: Jimmy Butler ‘Highly Motivated’ To Have Big Season For Heat
According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Jimmy Butler is "highly motivated" to have a big 2024-25 season for the Miami Heat.
Butler plans...
Scottie Pippen Wrote Michael Jordan ‘Ruined Basketball’ And LeBron James Is ‘Greatest Player This Game Has Ever Seen’
NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote in his book that he thought Michael Jordan -- the player he won six rings with on the Chicago...
Paul George’s Dad Wanted Son To Join Lakers After Clippers Exit
Paul George's dad wanted his son to join the Los Angeles Lakers after his Los Angeles Clippers exit, but the Lakers had no money...
Kobe Bryant Played With Painful Torn Rotator Cuff In Shoulder For Many Years Before Having Surgery: ‘I’ve Never Actually Gotten Looked At Because The...
NBA icon Kobe Bryant played with a painful torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder for many years before having surgery in 2015.
Bryant told Ahmad...
