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.
Rasheed Wallace Says Michael Jordan ‘Wasn’t All That Good Of A Defender’
Rasheed Wallace recently said that NBA legend Michael Jordan "wasn't all that good of a defender."
Jordan made nine All-Defensive teams during his career.
"Mike wasn't...
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Blazers’ Jerami Grant To Cavaliers
One NBA analyst proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Jerami Grant from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ashish Mathur of Hoops Wire proposed the following mock...
Carmelo Anthony Almost Returned To Knicks In 2022-23
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony almost returned to the New York Knicks in 2022-23.
However, things didn't work out.
“My goal was always to make it back.”
After...
NBA Analyst Urges Cavaliers To Re-Sign Marcus Morris: ‘A Needed Spark Off The Bench’
One NBA analyst has urged the Cleveland Cavaliers to re-sign Marcus Morris.
Tyler Watts of King James Gospel thinks Morris would be a "needed spark...
Scottie Pippen Verbally Abused Jerry Krause Multiple Times In Front Of Bulls Players: ‘Couldn’t Tolerate Him Anymore’
During the 1997-98 NBA season, Scottie Pippen cursed and yelled at Jerry Krause in front of Chicago Bulls players on the team bus.
Pippen "couldn't...
Jeanie Buss On LeBron James Being Lakers’ Highest-Paid Player: ‘He’s Still A Bargain To Me’
LeBron James (39) is the oldest player in the NBA. He turns 40 in December.
However, The King is the highest-paid player on the Los...
Trade Proposal Sends Cavaliers’ Darius Garland To Nets
One NBA analyst proposed that the Brooklyn Nets acquire Darius Garland from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ishaan Bhattacharya of Fadeaway World proposed the following mock trade...
Hawks Urged To Trade For Blazers’ Deandre Ayton: ‘Playing With Trae Young Could Unlock New Parts Of His Game’
One NBA analyst has urged the Atlanta Hawks to trade for Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton.
Ben Stinar of SI believes the Hawks should...
Kobe Bryant Hated When Fans Would Say He Would Beat Michael Jordan 1-On-1: ‘What You Get From Me Is From Him’
The late great Kobe Bryant had a very close relationship with Michael Jordan. The two NBA legends were "brothers," which is why Jordan was...
Alex Caruso Says LeBron James Believing In Him Gave Him Confidence He Needed To Thrive In NBA
During an interview with TexAgs Radio, new Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso said LeBron James believing in him gave him the confidence he...
Michael Jordan ‘Attacked’ Dan Majerle In ’93 NBA Finals Due To His Hatred Of Jerry Krause: ‘Just Because Krause Liked Him Was Enough For...
The Chicago Bulls faced the Phoenix Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals. The series was sold as Michael Jordan vs. Charles Barkley, but Jordan...
Magic Johnson Rips Anthony Edwards For Saying Michael Jordan Was Only Player With Skill Back In The Day
NBA icon Magic Johnson ripped Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves guard said Michael Jordan was the only player with skill back in the...
Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic Wants To Play 4 More Years In NBA
Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic wants to play four more years in the NBA.
Vucevic spoke about his NBA future at Goran Dragic's farewell...
Trade Proposal Sends Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder, Day’Ron Sharpe To Cavaliers
One NBA analyst proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder and Day'Ron Sharpe from the Brooklyn Nets.
Ishaan Bhattacharya of Fadeaway World...
