Alec Liebsch

Economics & Statistics graduate from Temple University. Writer with a focus on team-building strategies. Always looking to learn more about this great game.
NBA

NBA playoff formatting options in a shortened season

by Alec Liebsch
Here are some tournament styles the NBA can consider in lieu of its original four-round, best-of-seven series per round format. The COVID-19...
NBA Draft

Ranking the last 10 No. 1 picks of the NBA Draft

by Alec Liebsch
Even as the current events of the NBA come to a halt, there's a ton to look back on. Here at Hoops Habit, we'll be reviewing the league's recent...
Philadelphia 76ers

76ers: Shake Milton and the importance of draft assets

by Alec Liebsch
Coming off an unprecedented 39-point performance, Shake Milton means more to the Philadelphia 76ers than his play on the court. Of all things that...
Philadelphia 76ers

76ers: Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid injuries are untimely

by Alec Liebsch
Injuries are considered the norm in the NBA, but the Philadelphia 76ers' management of its stars' health has not been. In January of 2017, the...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers: How will new additions impact rotation?

by Alec Liebsch
The Philadelphia 76ers added two new players last week in Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks. Here's how they fit in Philly's rotation. As expected,...
Philadelphia 76ers

76ers: Trade grades for Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III

by Alec Liebsch
  For the second straight season, Elton Brand has struck in the wee hours of the night leading up to the trade deadline, filling two dire needs...
NBA

Buy or sell for each playoff bubble team

by Alec Liebsch
As the trade deadline approaches, the NBA’s middle-class teams must do some serious self-evaluation. Here’s a look at how each of them should...
New Orleans Pelicans

What should we expect from Zion Williamson?

by Alec Liebsch
The most-hyped prospect since Anthony Davis is set to make his NBA debut next week. What should people expect from Zion Williamson right away? The...
NBA

Players, not teams, will define NBA of the 2020s

by Alec Liebsch
With the 2010s officially complete and a new decade under way, it's important to look at what we think will influence the NBA the most over the...
Philadelphia 76ers

Are Philadelphia 76ers having an identity crisis?

by Alec Liebsch
The Philadelphia 76ers have shown many faces this season and there might be more than one reason why. Are these issues easy to solve? Everyone...
Minnesota Timberwolves

4 realistic trades for disgruntled star Karl-Anthony Towns

by Alec Liebsch
With Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly unhappy with the state of the franchise, it's worth looking into what a trade for...
Philadelphia 76ers

Trade deadline preview for the 2019-20 Philadelphia 76ers

by Alec Liebsch
Now that Dec. 15 has passed, nearly the entire NBA is available for trade. Who should the Philadelphia 76ers target in their pursuit of a...
Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid's progression for the Philadelphia 76ers

by Alec Liebsch
Part of the noise surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers this season regards Joel Embiid's development, both on and off the court. The 2019-20 season...
Philadelphia 76ers

Brett Brown deserves some credit for 76ers success

by Alec Liebsch
The Philadelphia 76ers' season hasn't been perfect, but it could be a lot worse. Brett Brown has been a big part of keeping things...
NBA

A modest proposal to fix the NBA's schedule dilemma

by Alec Liebsch
Every fan of the NBA knows the schedule needs to be modified. How to fix it, though, has all kinds of complications. The NBA has a serious...
Philadelphia 76ers

Has Furkan Korkmaz earned his next contract?

by Alec Liebsch
Furkan Korkmaz wasn't initially in the Philadelphia 76ers' offseason plans, but they have to be happy he ended up in them. The Philadelphia 76ers'...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers: Why isn't Ben Simmons appreciated enough

by Alec Liebsch
The Philadelphia 76ers have a budding superstar on their hands, but he's unfairly maligned for one very specific reason. Ben Simmons is a ridiculous...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers therapy session for early struggles

by Alec Liebsch
The season is young, but small cracks have caused Philadelphia 76ers fans to erupt. Let's take it all in and breathe for a second. It's no...
Philadelphia 76ers

Raul Neto as backup point guard the only choice for 76ers

by Alec Liebsch
As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to work out their rotational kinks, one question seems to have a clear answer. The early part of the Philadelphia...
Philadelphia 76ers

Early trends in Brett Brown's rotation

by Alec Liebsch
The Philadelphia 76ers' 2019-20 season is young, but some trends are already present as Brett Brown tries to figure out the bench. Through three...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers defense stands out in opener; 3 takeaways

by Alec Liebsch
The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their 2019-20 season with a suffocating victory,107-93. Here's what to take away along with the win. The NBA...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philly's forgotten man: What will Zhaire Smith become?

by Alec Liebsch
Second-year player Zhaire Smith is not a major part of the Philadelphia 76ers' current championship aspirations. If he's not in the picture now, what...
NBA

The lineups we'd like to see from every NBA team

by Alec Liebsch
Throughout the NBA's 82-game regular season grind, some unpredictable things can happen. Amidst that chaos, here is a quintet from each team that...
Portland Trail Blazers

Portland shuffles supporting cast; guards carry the show

by Alec Liebsch
Last season the Portland Trail Blazers exceeded expectations and reached the Western Conference Finals. How will they build on that success in...
Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets: Official 2019-20 NBA season preview

by Alec Liebsch
While teams around the West went through major changes, the Denver Nuggets opted for continuity. How far will that take them? After missing the...
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