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.
LeBron James Confirms He Suffered Knee Injury In Game 5 Of Lakers-Timberwolves Series
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James confirmed on Monday that he got hurt in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
James, 40, suffered a Grade...
Gregg Popovich Speaks Publicly For First Time Since Stroke: ‘I’m No Longer Coach, I’m El Jefe’
The one and only Gregg Popovich spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since his stroke in November.
The San Antonio Spurs held a...
‘Blockbuster’ NBA Trade Idea Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo To Raptors
If Giannis Antetokounmpo requests a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks this summer, one NBA analyst thinks the Toronto Raptors should trade for the future...
Source: Rockets Expected To Pursue Kevin Durant Trade
After losing to the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs in seven games, the Houston Rockets are expected...
Report: ‘Significant Concern’ Regarding Darius Garland’s Injury
According to Jared Greenberg of NBA TV, there is "significant concern" regarding Darius Garland's toe injury.
Garland is dealing with a left big toe injury.
There...
Report: Lakers Projecting Nothing But Confidence About Signing Luka Doncic To Extension
According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are projecting nothing but confidence about signing Luka Doncic to an extension.
Los Angeles...
Bronny James Opens Up About First NBA Season With Lakers: ‘I Was Under A Lot Of Pressure’
During an interview with Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports, Bronny James opened up about his first NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
James split...
Rich Paul Explains Why He Isn’t Surprised Lakers Lost To Timberwolves
Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul isn't surprised the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA...
Paul Pierce Reveals Why Lakers Should Move On From LeBron James
Former NBA star Paul Pierce believes the Los Angeles Lakers should move on from LeBron James.
Pierce thinks the Lakers should build around Luka Doncic,...
Donovan Mitchell Predicted To Have One 40-Point Game In Cavs-Pacers Series
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Cavaliers are looking to advance to the...
Report: Luka Doncic ‘Widely Expected’ To Sign New Deal With Lakers
According to Sam Amick and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Luka Doncic is "widely expected" to sign a new deal with the Los Angeles...
Report: Lakers Backed Out Of Mark Williams Trade Because They ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers backed out of the Mark Williams trade because they "couldn't live with that they...
Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Injury In Game 5 Against Timberwolves
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a serious knee injury in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
James,...
LeBron James Reveals Why He Won’t Convince Luka Doncic To Stay With Lakers
LeBron James will not convince Luka Doncic to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract...
