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.
Report: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Could Be Available For Trade
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant could be available on the trade market this summer, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN (h/t Bleacher Report).
The...
Bucks’ Damian Lillard Diagnosed With Torn Left Achilles Tendon
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left achilles tendon.
The injury...
Warriors Predicted To Trade Jonathan Kuminga To Nets In Summer
Jonathan Kuminga becomes a restricted free agent this summer and one NBA analyst has predicted that the Golden State Warriors will trade the forward...
Report: Trae Young Trade Chatter ‘Has Noticeably Quieted Down’
According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Trae Young trade chatter "has noticeably quieted down."
The Atlanta Hawks have missed the playoffs two...
Timberwolves Have Exposed Lakers’ Lack Of ‘Depth And Size’
The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs and one NBA analyst...
NBA Insider Chris Haynes Didn’t Think Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Finish Career With Bucks Even Before Damian Lillard Tore Achilles
NBA insider Chris Haynes didn't think Giannis Antetokounmpo would finish his career with the Milwaukee Bucks even before Damian Lillard tore his Achilles.
Lillard tore...
Max Strus Was Stunned By Cavs’ Lack Of Maturity When He Joined Team
Max Strus joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023 after spending three seasons with the Miami Heat.
Strus, one of the top shooters in the NBA,...
Warriors Almost Traded Stephen Curry To Bucks Instead Of Monta Ellis In 2012: ‘They’ll Deny It, But I Know It For A Fact’
The Golden State Warriors traded Monta Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut in 2012.
However, the Warriors almost traded Stephen Curry instead of...
James Harden Told Rachel Nichols Players Want Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Win MVP This Year
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden told NBA reporter Rachel Nichols that players want Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win MVP this...
Report: Bucks Were Interested In Trading For Zion Williamson
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Milwaukee Bucks were interested in trading for New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.
Williamson has played in just...
Report: Warriors Tried To Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo In February
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Golden State Warriors tried to trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in February.
The Bucks were obviously...
Lakers Star LeBron James Declines To Answer If He’s Healthy
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to decline questions about his health.
James, who entered the 2025 playoffs with groin and hip issues, only...
Reggie Miller Picks Michael Jordan As His GOAT But Says LeBron James Has Had ‘The Greatest Career’
Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller said on the "All the Smoke" podcast that Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan is his GOAT.
Miller also went on...
NBA Trade Idea Sends Trae Young To Heat
One NBA analyst proposed that the Miami Heat acquire Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks this offseason.
Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report proposed the following...
