Zamir Bueno – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 Jalen Brunson would be a more expensive Kemba Walker for the New York Knicks https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/26/jalen-brunson-kemba-walker-new-york-knicks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/26/jalen-brunson-kemba-walker-new-york-knicks/#respond Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:05:02 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446370 There is a growing sentiment around the league that the New York Knicks’ top objective this offseason is to sign impending free agency point guard Jalen Brunson. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report stated on June 21 that the Knicks were looking to clear $25 million in cap space before the start of free agency to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/26/jalen-brunson-kemba-walker-new-york-knicks/feed/ 0 Jimmy Butler would not mesh with Donovan Mitchell on the Miami Heat https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/31/jimmy-butler-donovan-mitchell-miami-heat/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/31/jimmy-butler-donovan-mitchell-miami-heat/#respond Tue, 31 May 2022 19:00:39 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445488 The Miami Heat organization has been viewed as a potential landing spot for Donovan Mitchell if he requests from a trade from the Utah Jazz this summer. Brett Siegel of Sports Illustrated stated on May 9 that the team is interested in trading for Mitchell if he were to become available on the trade market. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/31/jimmy-butler-donovan-mitchell-miami-heat/feed/ 0 How the New York Knicks can repair the relationship between Julius Randle and the fans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/03/julius-randle-new-york-knicks-fans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/03/julius-randle-new-york-knicks-fans/#respond Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:07:21 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443693 There is a growing sentiment around the league that Julius Randle is looking to part ways with the New York Knicks organization as soon as possible. Marc Berman of the New York Post stated on March 29th that multiple people within league circles believe Randle wants to be traded because he is exhibiting James Harden-type […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/03/julius-randle-new-york-knicks-fans/feed/ 0 RJ Barrett is not ready to be the franchise player for the Knicks https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/06/rj-barrett-face-knicks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/06/rj-barrett-face-knicks/#respond Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=442713 Since the New Year, New York Knicks’ wing RJ Barrett has taken his season to another level. Barrett has averaged 23.8 points per game since January 1 in 23 appearances. Barrett has increased his production by 58.7 percent, as he only averaged 15 points per game prior to the New Year in 29 outings. His […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/06/rj-barrett-face-knicks/feed/ 0 Lakers could lose LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the same time https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/01/lakers-lebron-james-anthony-davis/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/01/lakers-lebron-james-anthony-davis/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:00:20 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=442526 Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has publicly recommitted to the team. James told reporters on February 26th that he wants to be a Laker as long as possible. He made these comments after hinting that he would be willing to play elsewhere during the All-Star Weekend. James stated during All-Star Weekend that the door […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/01/lakers-lebron-james-anthony-davis/feed/ 0 Is Zion Williamson turning into the next Kawhi Leonard? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/27/zion-williamson-kawhi-leonard/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/27/zion-williamson-kawhi-leonard/#respond Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:00:58 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=442450 A lot of people have come to believe that Zion Williamson is not fully committed to the New Orleans‘ Pelicans organization. Former teammate and ESPN analyst JJ Redick called Williamson a detached teammate for not reaching out to newly acquired Pelican CJ McCollum upon joining the team. Redick stated that Williamson hasn’t been close with […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/27/zion-williamson-kawhi-leonard/feed/ 0 The Miami Heat should change the role of Tyler Herro https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/23/miami-heat-tyler-herro-role/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/23/miami-heat-tyler-herro-role/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=442295 Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is in the midst of his most productive season as a professional. Herro is averaging a career-high of 20.0 points per game while shooting 42.7 percent on 17.3 shots per game. Herro’s production is 39.9 percent higher than his first two seasons in the NBA, as he averaged 14.3 points […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/23/miami-heat-tyler-herro-role/feed/ 0 DeMar DeRozan would not have helped the Knicks https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/20/demar-derozan-knicks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/20/demar-derozan-knicks/#respond Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:00:03 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=442182 There is a perception that the New York Knicks made a mistake by not signing DeMar DeRozan last offseason. Marc Berman of the New York Post stated on February 18th that Leon Rose’s decision not to sign DeRozan is looking worse by the day due to how DeRozan is performing with the Chicago Bulls. But that […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/20/demar-derozan-knicks/feed/ 0 Ben Simmons will not have a clear role with the Brooklyn Nets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/15/ben-simmons-role-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/15/ben-simmons-role-brooklyn-nets/#respond Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:04 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441972 There is a perception that Ben Simmons will be the Brooklyn Nets’ version of Draymond Green. David Vertsberger of SNY stated on February 10 that Simmons could be the connective tissue for the Nets, similar to how Draymond Green is for the Warriors. However, Simmons will not have a defined role on the Nets due […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/15/ben-simmons-role-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 Why James Harden will cause Tyrese Maxey to regress  https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/14/james-harden-tyrese-maxey-regress/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/14/james-harden-tyrese-maxey-regress/#respond Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:00:28 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441960 There is a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the role of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey with the arrival of James Harden. A reporter asked Maxey whether he knew how his role would change with the acquisition of Harden. He stated that he had no idea. Although Maxey doesn’t have an idea, the arrival of James Harden […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/14/james-harden-tyrese-maxey-regress/feed/ 0 Why James Harden is not a good costar for Joel Embiid https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/13/76ers-james-harden-joel-embiid/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/13/76ers-james-harden-joel-embiid/#respond Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:00:38 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441940 There is a perception that newly acquired Philadelphia 76ers guard, James Harden, has wanted to play with Joel Embiid for quite some time. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN stated on February 11 that Harden has always respected Embiid, to the point where he urged Daryl Morey to trade for him during their time […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/13/76ers-james-harden-joel-embiid/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Why the Knicks should not trade for Jalen Brunson https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/27/nba-trades-knicks-jalen-brunson/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/27/nba-trades-knicks-jalen-brunson/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:44 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441173 There is a perception that Dallas Mavericks’ guard Jalen Brunson is a top trade target for the New York Knicks. Marc Burman of the New York Post stated on January 15th that the Knicks desperately want to acquire Brunson from the Mavericks. NBA Trades: Why the Knicks should not trade for Jalen Brunson But is […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/27/nba-trades-knicks-jalen-brunson/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: The pros and cons of a John Wall trade for the Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/24/nba-trades-john-wall-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/24/nba-trades-john-wall-lakers/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:00:31 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441036 The Houston Rockets are reportedly willing to take Russell Westbrook off of the Los Angeles Lakers’ hands, as long as they get some type of compensation in return. They are open to trading John Wall to the Lakers for Russell Westbrook and a first-round pick. But the question is, does it make sense for the Los […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/24/nba-trades-john-wall-lakers/feed/ 0 Quentin Grimes should replace RJ Barrett in the Knicks starting lineup https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/23/quentin-grimes-rj-barrett-knicks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/23/quentin-grimes-rj-barrett-knicks/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:00:24 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440982 After having a seven-game hot-streak, New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett has come down back to earth. He has averaged 17.3 points per game over the past three games, shooting 40.4 percent from the field on 15.7 shots per game. Barrett’s production during this stretch has declined 30.2 percent from the previous seven games. Barret […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/23/quentin-grimes-rj-barrett-knicks/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Lakers should target Christian Wood instead of Myles Turner https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/19/nba-trades-lakers-chsitian-wood-myles-turner/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/19/nba-trades-lakers-chsitian-wood-myles-turner/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:01 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440789 The Los Angeles Lakers are currently monitoring the trade market for Indiana Pacers’ center, Myles Turner. Shams Charania of The Athletic (subscription required) stated on January 10th that Los Angeles has a level of interest in acquiring the services of Turner. NBA Trades: Myles Turner is an upgrade for the Los Angeles Lakers Lakers, but isn’t worth […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/19/nba-trades-lakers-chsitian-wood-myles-turner/feed/ 0 RJ Barrett hasn’t changed, the Knicks were just using him wrong https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/17/rj-barrett-changed-knicks-wrong/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/17/rj-barrett-changed-knicks-wrong/#respond Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:53 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440688 There is a perception that New York Knicks wing, RJ Barrett, has added another layer to his offensive skillset over the past two-plus weeks. Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post stated on January 13th that Barrett had figured his offensive game out and that he was now a multidimensional player. Vaccaro’s comments came the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/17/rj-barrett-changed-knicks-wrong/feed/ 0 Cam Reddish will be unhappy on the New York Knicks https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/16/cam-reddish-unhappy-new-york-knicks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/16/cam-reddish-unhappy-new-york-knicks/#respond Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:00:07 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440660 There are indications around the league that the New York Knicks and Cam Reddish are not a perfect fit for each other. Fred Katz and Chris Kirschner of The Athletic (subscription required) stated on January 13th that Reddish wanted a change of scenery because he was looking to be on a team that would give him […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/16/cam-reddish-unhappy-new-york-knicks/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Los Angeles Lakers should NOT target Jerami Grant https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/10/nba-trades-jerami-grant-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/10/nba-trades-jerami-grant-lakers/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440443 There is a perception around the league that the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in acquiring Jerami Grant’s services before the trade deadline. Rumors about NBA trades are common this time of year, and this is one of the latest. Zach Lowe of ESPN on stated December 30th that he has heard the team is willing […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/10/nba-trades-jerami-grant-lakers/feed/ 0 Leon Rose is to blame for New York Knicks continued struggles https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/27/new-york-knicks-leon-rose/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/27/new-york-knicks-leon-rose/#respond Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:00:45 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439859 The New York Knicks initially signed Kemba Walker to reduce the offensive workload of Julius Randle. Ian Bagley of SNY stated on August 4th that the team was looking to acquire a playmaker on a short-term deal to help lift the burden off of Randle. New York had conversations with Kendrick Nunn about filling the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/27/new-york-knicks-leon-rose/feed/ 0 Why Isaiah Thomas should start over Russell Westbrook for the Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/20/isaiah-thomas-russell-westbrook-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/20/isaiah-thomas-russell-westbrook-lakers/#respond Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:03 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439707 The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to bring in Isaiah Thomas to add depth to their roster. The team signed Thomas to a 10-day contract on December 17th under the hardship exception. The hardship exception stipulates that a team can sign an extra player if four players are out due to injuries or sickness. Los […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/20/isaiah-thomas-russell-westbrook-lakers/feed/ 0 Kyrie Irving will have to play new role due to James Harden’s struggles https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/19/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-james-harden/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/19/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-james-harden/#respond Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:00:27 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439666 The league has a perception that the Brooklyn Nets brought back Kyrie Irving as a part-time player because they wanted to reduce Kevin Durant’s minutes. John Hollinger of the Athletic wrote on Twitter that the final two sentences of the Nets’ press release announcing Irving’s return should have said, “we brought Irving back to avoid […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/19/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-james-harden/feed/ 0 Why the 76ers should target CJ McCollum in a Ben Simmons trade https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/16/76ers-cj-mccollum-ben-simmons-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/16/76ers-cj-mccollum-ben-simmons-trade/#respond Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:00:28 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439590 There is a growing sentiment around the league that at least seven teams are interested in acquiring the services of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. Shams Charania of The Athletic (subscription required) stated on December 13th that the Lakers, Knicks, Timberwolves, Kings, Cavaliers, Pacers, and Trail Blazers were all interested in trading for Simmons. CJ McCollum’s skill […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/16/76ers-cj-mccollum-ben-simmons-trade/feed/ 0 Evan Fournier is not at fault for New York Knicks’ defensive issues https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/14/evan-fournier-new-york-knicks-issues/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/14/evan-fournier-new-york-knicks-issues/#respond Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:05 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439523 There is a prevailing thought around the league that Evan Fournier’s inconsistency has contributed to the New York Knicks’ defensive issues. A reporter asked Head Coach Tom Thibodeauabout what Fournier has to do to be more consistent on the defensive end after a loss to Indiana on December 8th. Thibodeau stated that one player isn’t […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/14/evan-fournier-new-york-knicks-issues/feed/ 0 Starting Obi Toppin is not the answer for the New York Knicks https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/11/new-york-knicks-obi-toppin-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/11/new-york-knicks-obi-toppin-2/#respond Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:00:35 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439428 There is a perception around the league that the New York Knicks should consider starting Obi Toppin to see if they can turn their season around. Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post wrote on December 6th that New York should start Toppin alongside Julius Randle to see if that pairing gives the team a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/11/new-york-knicks-obi-toppin-2/feed/ 0 The Knicks are not putting RJ Barrett in the best position to succeed https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/09/new-york-knicks-rj-barrett/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/09/new-york-knicks-rj-barrett/#respond Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:13 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=439312 New York Knicks head coach, Tom Thibodeau, is currently under the impression that RJ Barrett’s shooting woes are due to a change in approach. Thibodeau told the media on December 5th that Barrett’s shooting struggles might be related to the fact that he is not in the gym shooting every night. Thibodeau’s comments are off-base because […]

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