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.
Charles Barkley Hopes LeBron James Retires ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’
Charles Barkley told ESPN Cleveland that he hopes LeBron James retires from the NBA "sooner rather than later."
“I hope he retires while he can...
Report: JJ Redick, Tyronn Lue Could Become Next Lakers Coach
According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, JJ Redick or Tyronn Lue could become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The...
NBA Analyst Thinks Cavaliers Are Perfect Team For LeBron And Bronny James To Play With Each Other: ‘What Better Place For Father And Son...
One NBA analyst thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers are the perfect team for LeBron and Bronny James to play with each other.
Greg Swartz of Bleacher...
Report: Lakers Will Fire Darvin Ham ‘By The End Of The Week’
According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers will fire Darvin Ham as head coach "by the end of...
LeBron James Urged To Leave Lakers And Sign With 76ers
One NBA writer has urged LeBron James to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports believes LeBron should sign with...
Michael Jordan, Who Played Cards On Plane For Thousands Of Dollars, Once Asked John Paxson If He Could Play Blackjack With Him For $1...
NBA legend Michael Jordan played cards for a lot of money on Chicago Bulls flights with teammates.
Will Perdue, who won three NBA titles with...
Scottie Pippen Viewed Himself As Bulls’ Best ‘All-Around Player’ Over Michael Jordan: ‘Before You Jump Down My Throat, Let Me Explain’
In his book, "Unguarded," NBA icon Scottie Pippen wrote that he viewed himself as the Chicago Bulls' best "all-around" player over Michael Jordan.
"Even before...
Report: LeBron James Would Want Tyronn Lue As Lakers Coach If It Were Up To Him
An Eastern Conference executive told NBA insider Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports that LeBron James would want Tyronn Lue as the Los Angeles Lakers...
Charles Barkley Says It’s A ‘Sad Situation’ Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen Will Never Be Friends Again: ‘Y’all Should Be Damn Near Blood Brothers’
NBA legend Charles Barkley told NFL icon Shannon Sharpe that it's a "sad situation" Chicago Bulls greats Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen will never...
Michael Jordan Disliked Being Considered Role Model While Playing For Bulls: ‘It’s Like A Game That’s Stacked Against Me, It’s Never Gonna Be Enough...
NBA legend Michael Jordan disliked being considered a role model while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
During his prime years with the Bulls, Jordan was...
Offseason Trade Proposal Sends Dejounte Murray To Lakers, Rui Hachimura And Gabe Vincent To Hawks
One NBA writer proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks this offseason.
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the...
Scottie Pippen ‘Hated’ Being Called Michael Jordan’s Sidekick On Bulls: ‘Michael Was 1-9 In The Playoffs Before I Joined The Team’
In his book, "Unguarded," NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote that he "hated" being called Michael Jordan's sidekick.
Pippen and Jordan won six NBA titles together...
Michael Jordan Was ‘Upset’ Charles Barkley Won ’93 MVP Over Him And He Used That As Motivation To Beat Suns In NBA Finals: ‘You...
Michael Jordan was "upset" Charles Barkley won the 1992-93 NBA MVP Award over him.
Jordan was third in MVP voting in 1992-93 behind Barkley and...
Report: Knicks ‘Willing To Offer Almost Anything’ To Suns For Devin Booker
According to NBA insider Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports, the New York Knicks "would be willing to offer almost anything" to the Phoenix Suns...
