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.
Jimmy Butler, Homeless at 13, Faxed National Letter Of Intent To Marquette From McDonald’s While Playing Junior College Basketball: ‘That’s The Truth’
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler is one of the best players in the NBA. He’s a six-time All-Star who plays both sides of the floor...
Report: Darvin Ham Won’t Be Fired Even If Lakers Lose To Nuggets In 1st Round
According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin, Darvin Ham won't be fired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers even if the Lakers lose...
Michael Jordan Cried On Bus With Father After Bulls Lost ’90 East Finals To Pistons: ‘I Was Absolutely Devastated, I Cried On The Bus’
Michael Jordan cried on the team bus with his father after the Chicago Bulls lost to the Detroit Pistons in the 1990 NBA Eastern...
Michael Jordan Stopped Hanging Out With Bulls Teammates After He Saw Them Smoking Weed, Doing Cocaine In Hotel Room: ‘From That Point On, I...
NBA icon Michael Jordan stopped hanging out with his Chicago Bulls teammates after he saw them smoking weed and doing cocaine in a hotel...
Scottie Pippen Was Disgusted When Michael Jordan Kissed Bulls Coach Doug Collins On Cheek In Front Of Cameras: ‘I Thought It Was Disgusting For...
NBA icon Scottie Pippen was disgusted when Michael Jordan kissed Chicago Bulls coach Doug Collins on the cheek in front of cameras.
Pippen wasn't a...
Report: Spurs Could Sign Chris Paul This Summer
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the San Antonio Spurs could sign Chris Paul this summer.
Paul has a non-guaranteed contract with the Golden State...
Report: Trading Zach LaVine Is Bulls’ Offseason Focus
According to NBA insider K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, trading Zach LaVine is the Chicago Bulls' offseason focus.
The Bulls attempted to trade LaVine...
Report: Bulls Offered DeMar DeRozan 2-Year Extension
According to NBA insider K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the Chicago Bulls offered DeMar DeRozan a two-year extension.
DeRozan becomes an unrestricted free agent...
Michael Jordan Texted Scottie Pippen After ‘The Last Dance’ Doc Came Out: ‘I’m Getting Word That You’re Upset With Me’
NBA legend Michael Jordan texted Scottie Pippen after "The Last Dance" docuseries came out in 2020.
Jordan found out that Pippen was upset with him.
"The...
Isiah Thomas Tried To Become Friends With Scottie Pippen In 2020, But Pippen Wasn’t Interested: ‘Dude, Are You Kidding Me?’
NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote in his book, "Unguarded," that Isiah Thomas tried to become friends with him in 2020.
However, Pippen wasn't interested.
“In the...
Michael Jordan Yelled, Cursed At Bulls Teammates When They Missed Open Shots: ‘There’s No Forgiveness When You Miss, He’s Gonna Belittle You’
Behind NBA legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls dominated the ’90s. They won six championships during an eight-year span, becoming one of the top dynasties...
Michael Jordan Explained To Stephen Curry Why He Loved Playing Road Games Over Home Games: ‘You Know That You’re Not Expected To Win So...
NBA legend Michael Jordan dominated in basically every arena he played during his iconic run with the Chicago Bulls.
Jordan played each game like it...
Luc Longley Didn’t Enjoy Playing With Michael Jordan On Bulls: ‘I Didn’t Love MJ, I Just Didn’t Enjoy Being Around Him’
Luc Longley said in his documentary, "One Giant Leap," that he didn't enjoy playing with NBA legend Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls.
Longley and...
Scottie Pippen Revealed He And Michael Jordan Have Never Been Close Friends: ‘Michael And I Aren’t Close And Never Have Been’
NBA icon Scottie Pippen revealed in his book that he and Michael Jordan have never been close friends.
Pippen and Jordan won six NBA championships...
