Larry Hammonds

31 years old, born and raised in The Bronx, New York. Father of two beautiful daughters. Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant, part-time writer, and podcaster.
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NBA Playoffs

James Harden, DeAndre Jordan, and the Philadelphia 76ers

by Larry Hammonds
Considered by many to be title contenders after trading for James Harden midway through the season, the Philadelphia 76ers looked like everything...
Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole lighting NBA ablaze

by Larry Hammonds
Welcome to the Poole Party! Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole is lighting the league on fire. He's averaging 17.6 points while shooting...
Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis injury could mean end of the Lakers' season

by Larry Hammonds
From the outset, it was apparent to everyone outside of the Los Angeles Lakers organization that the Russell Westbrook acquisition would never...
New York Knicks

New year, same New York Knicks: Plenty of people to blame

by Larry Hammonds
Around this time of the year, especially on social media, many people say " New year, new me" or "New year, same me." Well, in this case, its,...
New York Knicks

Grading the New York Knicks offseason moves so far

by Larry Hammonds
The New York Knicks overachieved last season, winning 41 of 72 games and making a postseason berth for the first time in eight years. Yes, they...
Philadelphia 76ers

Should the Philadelphia 76ers send Ben Simmons home?

by Larry Hammonds
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have dominated the headlines and conversations in social media spaces all offseason. Players who are seemingly...
Houston Rockets

Rockets: Why Stephen Silas is the right coach for the team

by Larry Hammonds
After a rocky first season as head coach of the Houston Rockets, Stephen Silas looks to right the ship as the team gets ready to set sail in a new...
NBA

4 stars that will be back in the Conference Finals next year

by Larry Hammonds
With NBA training camps set to begin in a few days and the preseason right on its heels, 'tis the season of way too early predictions and hot...
NBA Free Agency

Knicks: 5 restricted free agents to target this offseason

by Larry Hammonds
Last season, the New York Knicks had their first season in nearly a decade that can be defined as successful. Despite entering the season...
NBA Free Agency

New York Knicks: Realistic targets in NBA free agency

by Larry Hammonds
The New York Knicks are coming off their most exciting season in nearly a decade. After making sweeping changes throughout the front office and...
NBA Draft

NBA Draft: New York Knicks address critical shooting needs

by Larry Hammonds
The New York Knicks entered tonight with multiple first-round picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. They possessed their own pick (19th overall) and the 21st...
NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs: Top five players without a playoff appearance

by Larry Hammonds
The 2021 NBA playoffs follow a season that was one of if not the most turbulent and unpredictable seasons to date. Still, with it, we have been...
NBA

Greatest NBA Player to wear each jersey number

by Larry Hammonds
With the NBA currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, here at Hoops Habit, we wanted to come up with a fun way to join the celebration and pay...
Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers: Enes Kanter has career night

by Larry Hammonds
Enes Kanter had the game of a lifetime Saturday night, propelling the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Starting...
NBA

30 players who also had kids play in the NBA

by Larry Hammonds
I have to admit, I never realized how many second-generation players have passed through NBA locker rooms through the years. I remember recently...
NBA

NBA Trade deadline: Bradley Beal and four rescue candidates

by Larry Hammonds
It's a fascinating time to be a basketball fan with the 2021 NBA trade deadline approaching. As teams look to improve their title hopes or...
NBA

NBA Trade Deadline: 5 veterans that could help playoff teams

by Larry Hammonds
The NBA trade deadline is just four weeks away. The rumor mill is churning, and phones are buzzing. At this stage of the season, coaches and...
NBA Rumors

Philadelphia 76ers: Pros and cons of a Victor Oladipo trade

by Larry Hammonds
The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a great start to the season. In their first year under the Doc Rivers regime, the Sixers are currently...
NBA Rumors

NBA Rumors: 5 potential buyout deadline candidates

by Larry Hammonds
While the March 25 trade deadline will likely dominate storylines for the next couple of months, keep an ear out for the NBA rumors pertaining to...
NBA

Trade Rumors: 10 potential trade candidates on expiring deal

by Larry Hammonds
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, it’s the NBA trade rumors time of the year again. TRADE SEASON IS UPON US! With the first third of the...
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: De'Andre Hunter will be sorely missed

by Larry Hammonds
The Atlanta Hawks were dealt a significant blow when the team announced that second-year forward De'Andre Hunter would be sidelined at least another...
NBA Rumors

Toronto Raptors: Three trades that can change the season

by Larry Hammonds
It took the Toronto Raptors four games to secure their first victory of the season, and they currently sit in last place of their division and...
NBA

NBA Trade Rumors: 3 best trade destinations for JJ Redick

by Larry Hammonds
The New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a forgettable 5-10 start through the first 15 games of the 2021 NBA season. JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball...
Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors: Detailing the struggles of Pascal Siakam

by Larry Hammonds
The Toronto Raptors have gotten off to a sluggish 1-4 start, in large part due to Pascal Siakam's early-season struggles. It took the Toronto...
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: Five takeaways from the first six games

by Larry Hammonds
The Atlanta Hawks have gotten off to a hot start going 4-2 through the first six games. Let's take a look at what we've learned thus far. The...
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