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Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur
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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.
NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki ‘Completely Turned Off’ By Mavericks Franchise After Luka Doncic Trade

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Dirk Nowitzki is "completely turned off" by the Dallas Mavericks franchise after the Luka Doncic trade.  Nowitzki doesn't have...
NBA GM Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks

Nico Harrison Didn’t Ask Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban For Input On Luka Doncic Trade: ‘You Can’t Look For Advice From People Who Aren’t In...

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison didn't ask Dirk Nowitzki or former owner Mark Cuban for input on the Luka Doncic trade. Harrison traded Doncic...
NBA legend Michael Jordan speaks at his retirement press conference in 1993

Scottie Pippen ‘Was In Shock’ When Michael Jordan Told Him At White Sox Game In 1993 He Was Retiring From NBA: ‘My Mind Was...

Scottie Pippen "was in shock" when Michael Jordan told him at a Chicago White Sox game in 1993 that he was retiring from the...
NBA superstar Kevin Durant of the Suns is guarded by Josh Hart of the Knicks

NBA Trade Proposal Sends Kevin Durant To Knicks In Offseason

The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade Kevin Durant this offseason and one NBA analyst believes the New York Knicks should trade for the...
NBA GM Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks

Anonymous NBA Exec: I Hope Mavericks Don’t Fire Nico Harrison, It’s Always Good To Have A Desperate GM Out There

An anonymous NBA exec hopes the Dallas Mavericks don't fire general manager Nico Harrison, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.  The anonymous...
NBA, Celtics, Suns, Jrue Holiday, Bradley Beal

Jrue Holiday On Mike Budenholzer Telling Bradley Beal To Play Like Him: ‘I Also Don’t Know What He Meant By Saying That’

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Mike Budenholzer told Bradley Beal to play like Jrue Holiday.  Beal was angry when Budenholzer told him that.  The Phoenix...
Former NBA guard John Wall

John Wall Still Hoping For NBA Comeback: ‘I Have A Lot Left In The Tank’

Five-time All-Star John Wall is still hoping for an NBA comeback.  The Kentucky product told Sirius XM NBA Radio that he has "a lot left...
NBA forward Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns

Report: Suns Admit They Made Mistake Not Involving Kevin Durant In Trade Talks At Trade Deadline

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns admit they made a mistake not involving Kevin Durant in trade talks at...
NBA forward Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns

NBA Trade Proposal Sends Kevin Durant Back To Thunder In Offseason

One NBA analyst proposed that the Oklahoma City Thunder trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant this offseason.  Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the...
NBA GM Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison: I Have ‘No Regrets’ Trading Luka Doncic To Lakers

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison told NBA reporters on Tuesday in a private media session that he has "no regrets" trading Luka Doncic...
NBA GM Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks

‘Defense Wins Championships’ Was Phrase Uttered Most Often In Private Mavericks Press Conference

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts held a private press conference on Tuesday with select NBA members of the Dallas-based...
Damian Lillard

Bucks’ Damian Lillard To Miss Start Of 2025 Playoffs With Blood Clot

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the 2025 playoffs.  Lillard has a blood...
NBA, Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans

Report: Pelicans Ownership Will Mandate Joe Dumars To Trade Zion Williamson

According to NBA insider Shamit Dua, New Orleans Pelicans ownership will mandate Joe Dumars to trade Zion Williamson this summer.  Dumars is finalizing a deal...
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker

Report: Suns To Offer Devin Booker $149 Million Extension This Summer

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns will offer Devin Booker a two-year, $149 million extension this summer.  Booker has spent...