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.
Michael Jordan Didn’t Talk To Jerry Krause During Final Season With Bulls In 1997-98: ‘When We Walk Past Each Other, We Never Speak’
NBA icon Michael Jordan didn't talk to Jerry Krause during his final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1997-98.
Jordan and Krause didn't have a...
Grizzlies GM: ‘We Are Not Trading Ja Morant’
Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman told NBA reporter Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian the franchise is not trading star point guard Ja...
Kevin Durant Reveals Why He Blocked Trade Back To Warriors: ‘I Just Didn’t Wanna Get Traded Midway Through The Season’
During an interview with NBA reporter Malika Andrews of ESPN, Kevin Durant revealed why he blocked a trade back to the Golden State Warriors.
The...
Michael Jordan Had No Interest In Playing For Knicks Despite Madison Square Garden Being His Favorite Place To Play: ‘You Guys Got To Do...
NBA icon Michael Jordan had no interest in playing for the New York Knicks despite Madison Square Garden being his favorite place to play.
"Nah,...
Report: ‘Optimism’ Around Lakers LeBron James Can Play Tonight vs. Hornets
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, there is "optimism" around the Los Angeles Lakers that LeBron James can play tonight (2/19) against...
Report: LeBron James Could Miss Lakers’ Next 2 Games
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron James could miss the Los Angeles Lakers' next two games.
The Lakers face the Charlotte Hornets...
Michael Jordan Never Got Fully Used To Playing In Phil Jackson’s Triangle Offense Despite Winning 6 Rings In It: ‘It’s A Difficult System’
NBA legend Michael Jordan never got fully used to playing in Phil Jackson's triangle offense despite winning six rings in it.
Jackson installed the triangle...
Michael Jordan Was ‘Intimidated’ The First Time He Played Against Shaquille O’Neal: ‘I Just Couldn’t Fathom How Big He Was’
NBA icon Michael Jordan was "intimidated" the first time he played against Shaquille O'Neal.
Jordan couldn't believe how big O'Neal was.
"That I was intimidated in...
Evan Mobley Opens Up About Cavaliers’ Special Season: ‘We All Believe That We Can Win A ‘Chip This Year’
During an interview with NBA writer D.J. Siddiqi of Basketball Insiders, Evan Mobley opened up about the Cleveland Cavaliers' special season.
The Cavaliers have the...
Report: Grizzlies Could Trade Ja Morant This Offseason
According to NBA writer Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Memphis Grizzlies could trade Ja Morant this offseason.
The Grizzlies drafted Morant with the second...
Michael Jordan Admitted He Would Have Paid Money To Watch Scottie Pippen Play Basketball: ‘Scottie Does A Lot Of Things On The Court That...
NBA icon Michael Jordan admitted he would have paid money to watch Scottie Pippen play basketball.
Jordan said this in July 1996 after leading the...
Report: Luka Doncic Was Impressed By How Quickly Lakers Tried To Get Him Center (Mark Williams)
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Luka Doncic was impressed by how quickly the Los Angeles Lakers tried to get him a center.
The Lakers...
Michael Jordan Thought It Was Valuable For Scottie Pippen To Play Without Him In 1993-94: ‘It Exposed Him To A Lot Of The Sheltering...
Michael Jordan thought it was valuable for Scottie Pippen to play without him during the 1993-94 NBA season.
Jordan retired in 1993 to play baseball...
NBA Icon Oscar Robertson Rips Draymond Green For Saying League Is Boring: ‘If He’s Not Passing The Ball To Stephen Curry, Then What Is...
NBA icon Oscar Robertson ripped Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green for saying the league is "boring."
Here's what Green said about the NBA during...
