Loyal Ricks Jr – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 NBA Opening Week features 3 of the league’s most anticipated matchups https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/22/nba-opening-week-matchups/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/22/nba-opening-week-matchups/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:00:29 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447906 Anticipation for the upcoming NBA regular season is at an all-time high. Which opening week matchups should fans plan to watch? An interesting finish to the 2021 season left coaches, players, and analysts hungry for more NBA basketball. Counting down the days until the start of the next season has been cumbersome, but fans have […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/22/nba-opening-week-matchups/feed/ 0 With or without Donovan Mitchell, the New York Knicks still need Julius Randle https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/13/new-york-knicks-need-randle-mitchell/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/13/new-york-knicks-need-randle-mitchell/#respond Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:00:25 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447481 Kevin Durant’s request for a trade has made New York the center of attention for sports news. As front offices wait to hear updates on the latest negotiations, the New York Knicks focus on improving. Lack of production has caused the organization to lose its following, leaving Madison Square Garden with restless and agitated fans. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/13/new-york-knicks-need-randle-mitchell/feed/ 0 3 reasons why the Boston Celtics should trade for Kevin Durant https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/08/reasons-boston-celtics-trade-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/08/reasons-boston-celtics-trade-durant/#respond Mon, 08 Aug 2022 22:44:19 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447392 The Brooklyn Nets are stuck between keeping their staff members or losing Kevin Durant. Could a trade with the Boston Celtics help Brooklyn move forward in the offseason? Negotiating during the offseason can become a grueling task for front offices. As coaches start to implement game plans for the regular season, athletes evaluate their value with […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/08/reasons-boston-celtics-trade-durant/feed/ 0 LeBron James wants to win a championship with or without the Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/07/lebron-james-wants-championship-with-without-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/07/lebron-james-wants-championship-with-without-lakers/#respond Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:37 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447293 LeBron James and the Lakers have had trouble producing enough wins during the last few seasons. Will the King decide to become a free agent next season? There would not be an NBA offseason if fans did not have the pleasure of engaging in a LeBron James conversation. For years, enthusiasts, analysts and spectators have […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/07/lebron-james-wants-championship-with-without-lakers/feed/ 0 Why Kevin Durant wants to leave and why he should re-join the Brooklyn Nets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:19 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446749 Building a super team with elite players has become the latest fad in the National Basketball Association. Organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Clippers have improved their team through valuable additions during the last few years. As the competition in the association rises, the demand for star-caliber players has increased. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/kevin-durant-brooklyn-nets/feed/ 0 NBA Draft: The best 3 draft picks of the 2022 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/2022-nba-draft-best-picks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/2022-nba-draft-best-picks/#respond Sat, 25 Jun 2022 21:00:22 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446328 The 2022 NBA Draft was an event filled with excitement for the NBA, as teams gathered their staff to welcome their newest additions to the roster. Excitement for the upcoming season grew with each selection. While fans watched some of college best athletes’ dreams come true, analysts were busy evaluating first-round picks. With such a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/2022-nba-draft-best-picks/feed/ 0 The future of the Brooklyn Nets rests in Kyrie Irving’s hands https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:00:48 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446264 The Brooklyn Nets currently have two superstars on their roster. If Kyrie Irving decides to leave the organization, how will Brooklyn fare? Acquiring a superstar increases the odds of winning a championship. Throughout the last few years, teams like the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers have worked to establish an impressive […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-2/feed/ 0 The future of the Orlando Magic will change at the NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/orlando-magic-future-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/orlando-magic-future-nba-draft/#respond Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446213 The 2022 NBA Draft class is filled with talent that will take the court next season. As players anticipate their final landing spot, how will the Orlando Magic use their first overall pick? Working to become an NBA draft prospect begins at an early age. Discipline, determination, and resilience are essential throughout each journey. On Thursday, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/orlando-magic-future-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Andrew Wiggins stepped up when the Golden State Warriors needed him https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/15/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-3/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/15/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-3/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:02 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445963 Stephen Curry struggled on the floor during Game 5. Can the Golden State Warriors win another NBA title if their primary scoring option has a difficult night? Winning an NBA title requires a collective effort from every member of the team. From the coaching staff to the players, the level of focus must stay consistent […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/15/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-3/feed/ 0 Jaylen Brown led the charge in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 victory https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/10/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-charge/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/10/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-charge/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:05:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445777 Jaylen Brown’s dedication to becoming a better player has transformed his team’s end-of-year projections. Throughout the regular season, it was Brown’s contributions that helped Boston clinch the second seed in the Eastern Conference standings. After months of adversity, the Boston Celtics are in a prime position to steal an NBA Finals championship. Their efforts Wednesday […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/10/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-charge/feed/ 0 The Golden State Warriors dominated, but the Boston Celtics are still alive https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/08/golden-state-warriors-boston-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/08/golden-state-warriors-boston-celtics/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:00:07 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445741 Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors rallied behind an amazing effort from Stephen Curry in Game 2. Did the Warriors efforts make fans forget about the Boston Celtics, Game 1 performance? Home court advantage gave the Warriors an edge in their Game 2 matchup against the Boston Celtics Sunday night. Eighteen thousand fans filled […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/08/golden-state-warriors-boston-celtics/feed/ 0 Boston Celtics need defense to have chance at NBA Finals victory https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/03/boston-celtics-defense-nba-finals/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/03/boston-celtics-defense-nba-finals/#respond Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:00:59 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445618 The Golden State Warriors have become an NBA dynasty. Will Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics defense lock up the league’s most dangerous offenses? Winning another NBA Finals will help a handful of Golden State’s veterans solidify their status as NBA greats. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have made playing for the Larry […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/03/boston-celtics-defense-nba-finals/feed/ 0 Joel Embiid snubbed again in All-NBA First Team voting https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/joel-embiid-snubbed-voting/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/joel-embiid-snubbed-voting/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 19:00:48 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445347 The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the most dominant big men in basketball. Why does Joel Embiid get robbed of his season accolades so often? An early playoff exit was not in the plans for the Sixers’ star center. After spending seven seasons in the city of brotherly love, Joel Embiid believed this could be […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/joel-embiid-snubbed-voting/feed/ 0 Dallas Mavericks’ Game 4 only delayed the inevitable https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/dallas-mavericks-win-inevitable/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/dallas-mavericks-win-inevitable/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:17 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445332 The Dallas Mavericks have their backs against the wall in the Western Conference Finals. Did the team’s victory in Game 4 help their chance of winning the series? Adversity can bring out the best in individuals who are built to answer its call. Tuesday’s elimination game forced Jason Kidd’s squad to leave it all on […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/dallas-mavericks-win-inevitable/feed/ 0 Defense helped Boston Celtics take control of Eastern Conference Finals https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/defense-boston-celtics-control/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/defense-boston-celtics-control/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 19:00:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445299 The outcome of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals left the basketball world in shock. Should we chalk up the Boston Celtics’ win to good defense or lack of Miami Heat star power? Coach Ime Udoka and his team enjoyed well-deserved sleep Monday night. After coming up short in Game 3 of the Conference […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/defense-boston-celtics-control/feed/ 0 3 most impactful players in the NBA Conference Finals https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/impactful-players-nba-conference-finals/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/impactful-players-nba-conference-finals/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445275 The Conference Finals are the last stop before the NBA Finals. Which players have made the biggest impact for their teams this series? Advancing to the Finals has consumed the minds remaining in the playoff picture. The Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat are the last four teams competing for the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/impactful-players-nba-conference-finals/feed/ 0 Dallas Mavericks will need help from role players to win Conference Finals https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/21/dallas-mavericks-conference-finals/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/21/dallas-mavericks-conference-finals/#respond Sat, 21 May 2022 21:00:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445212 The Golden State Warriors took a 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks Friday night. Can Luka Doncic and company climb out of the two-game hole? Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are two of the most dangerous snipers in the association. When the Warriors trailed 72-58 at halftime, the splash brothers bolted into action. It appeared […]

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