Peter O’Keefe – 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 5 players who have been way too good for NBA Summer League https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/11/5-players-way-good-nba-summer-league/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/11/5-players-way-good-nba-summer-league/#respond Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446784 The 2K23 NBA Summer League may have only just begun in Las Vegas, but there are already some players proving to be way too good for this level of competition. While some recent draftees have been mightily impressive, it’s often the second-year players whose NBA experience puts them in good stead to dominate these games. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/11/5-players-way-good-nba-summer-league/feed/ 0 2023 NBA Draft: 8 teams competing for Victor Wembanyama https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/2023-nba-draft-victor-wembanyama/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/2023-nba-draft-victor-wembanyama/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446674 The 2021-22 season provided a plethora of competitive basketball as teams battled for home-court playoff advantage, a playoff spot itself, and even a position in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. For the first time since the 2005-06 season, excluding three shortened seasons due to Covid and the 2011-12 lockout, only two teams won over 55 regular-season […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/2023-nba-draft-victor-wembanyama/feed/ 0 Ranking the top 5 NBA backcourts after the Dejounte Murray trade https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/03/ranking-nba-backcourts-dejounte-murray/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/03/ranking-nba-backcourts-dejounte-murray/#respond Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:00:36 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446599 NBA free agency may have kicked off with a bang, but it’s the trade deals that have caused even more surprises than the free-agent signings themselves. The trade request of Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world, and we’ve also seen completed deals centered around Rudy Gobert, Dejounte Murray, and Malcolm Brogdon. Murray and Brogdon are […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/03/ranking-nba-backcourts-dejounte-murray/feed/ 0 3 best landing spots for Kemba Walker to revive his career https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/28/kemba-walker-landing-spots/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/28/kemba-walker-landing-spots/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:23 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446414 Kemba Walker was an NBA All-Star while averaging 19.3 points for the Boston Celtics just two seasons ago. Yet, after a failed venture to the New York Knicks and with a continual knee issue, his NBA career tilts in an uncertain position. The downfall has come quickly for Walker, seen by many as the missing […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/28/kemba-walker-landing-spots/feed/ 0 3 best point guard options for the New York Knicks to pursue https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/new-york-knicks-point-guard/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/new-york-knicks-point-guard/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:30 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446405 The New York Knicks need a starting point guard, much to the secret of absolutely nobody. Despite plenty of optimism at the time of the signing less than 12 months ago, trading Kemba Walker on draft night was the final full stop on that failed acquisition. Walker was ultimately a short-term solution to a long-term […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/new-york-knicks-point-guard/feed/ 0 Malcolm Brogdon is the missing piece for the Boston Celtics https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/malcolm-brogdon-boston-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/malcolm-brogdon-boston-celtics/#respond Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446165 After an incredible second half of the season, and with a talented roster centered around two All-Star level wings, the Boston Celtics appear primed to go one step further in the coming seasons. However, as bright and exciting as their roster may look, one glaring weakness was magnified against the elite defense of the Golden […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/malcolm-brogdon-boston-celtics/feed/ 0 After the Jerami Grant trade, what is next for the Portland Trail Blazers? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/jerami-grant-traded-whats-next/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/jerami-grant-traded-whats-next/#respond Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:00:12 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446226 The offseason is well and truly here, kicking off with a seismic trade that will have far greater implications than what many may believe. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday, “the Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant for a protected 2025 first-round pick and additional draft assets”. On complete face value, Portland fans should be thrilled, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/23/jerami-grant-traded-whats-next/feed/ 0 Why NBA history proves checkbook championships are a myth https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-history-checkbook-championships-myth/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-history-checkbook-championships-myth/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446134 Brought to the discussion table by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors’ fourth championship in eight seasons has reignited the debate of NBA salary cap equality. Now seen as a controversial take that produced plenty of backlash, Windhorst said – “They have a $340 million payroll when […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-history-checkbook-championships-myth/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 2 trades and 3 moves to help the Los Angeles Lakers on both ends https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-trades-los-angeles-lakers-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-trades-los-angeles-lakers-2/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:00:25 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445707 The Los Angeles Lakers built a championship team based on a defensive identity in 2020. Yet since then, questionable roster decisions have evaporated any identity and transformed them into a team relying purely on individual talent. The Lakers roster, and constant injuries, left head coach Frank Vogel with a demanding challenge to find different lineups […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-trades-los-angeles-lakers-2/feed/ 0 Jayson Tatum’s playmaking remains crucially inconsistent for the Celtics https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/07/jayson-tatum-playmaking-celtics/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/07/jayson-tatum-playmaking-celtics/#respond Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:04 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445699 When the Boston Celtics made decisive moves prior to the NBA trade deadline, they tried to focus on two key aspects of their team identity – an obvious prioritization of the defensive end of the floor, and greater trust in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart as lead ball-handlers. That first aspect, the defense, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/07/jayson-tatum-playmaking-celtics/feed/ 0 5 upcoming NBA free agents with uncertain contract value https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/30/nba-free-agents-uncertain-value/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/30/nba-free-agents-uncertain-value/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 19:00:41 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445453 Free agency is perhaps the most chaotic period of the NBA calendar, with some big names headlining what’s sure to be another bumper edition in 2022. But outside the obvious storylines surrounding those big names, there’s also a handful of players who will enter free agency with varying levels of uncertainty. Whether it be through […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/30/nba-free-agents-uncertain-value/feed/ 0 This season’s All-NBA selections indicate optimal league parity https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/all-nba-selections-parity/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/all-nba-selections-parity/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:47 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445314 The three All-NBA teams were released on Tuesday, honoring the best players over the course of the regular season. What stood out was the fact just one team, the Phoenix Suns, had multiple selections (Devin Booker and Chris Paul). With 14 different teams represented, is this the best indication yet that the NBA has reached […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/26/all-nba-selections-parity/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 teams likely to trade their top-10 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/nba-trades-2022-nba-draft/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/nba-trades-2022-nba-draft/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:30 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445251 The NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago last week, with the fortune favoring the Orlando Magic, as they landed the number one overall pick. Teams will now analyze and explore their potential options, aiming to maneuver themselves into advantageous positions for both short and long-term success. Multiple NBA teams may be actively interested in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/24/nba-trades-2022-nba-draft/feed/ 0 Built not bought: Drafting and development is king in today’s NBA https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/18/built-not-bought-nba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/18/built-not-bought-nba/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 19:00:44 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445134 Free agency may be the craziest period of the NBA calendar, closely followed by the last 24 hours before the trade deadline. But, as the four conference finalists are displaying, teams should still be focused on drafting and player development over anything else. Many have despised the modern age of player movement. The idea that […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/18/built-not-bought-nba/feed/ 0 Doc Rivers’ unaccountability may cost him his job with the Philadelphia 76ers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/13/doc-rivers-philadelphia-76ers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/13/doc-rivers-philadelphia-76ers/#respond Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:37 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444983 The Philadelphia 76ers suffered another ugly end to a disappointing playoff run, producing a timid response in the face of Game 6 elimination against the Miami Heat. As Daryl Morey and the Sixers’ front office turn their eye to an ultra-important offseason, an array of questions hover over the franchise’s uncertain future. One of those […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/13/doc-rivers-philadelphia-76ers/feed/ 0 Tyrese Maxey is masking obvious developmental issues with Philadelphia 76ers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/12/tyrese-maxey-philadelphia-76ers-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/12/tyrese-maxey-philadelphia-76ers-2/#respond Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:46 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444812 The rise of Tyrese Maxey has been a key to the Philadelphia 76ers season, particularly with all the uncertainty around Ben Simmons and then question marks on the form of James Harden. Maxey has been a glowing constant for the 76ers, but his presence is masking a devastating issue. Aside from he and Joel Embiid, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/12/tyrese-maxey-philadelphia-76ers-2/feed/ 0 2 keys for the rest of the Boston Celtics-Milwaukee Bucks series https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/08/keys-boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/08/keys-boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks/#respond Sun, 08 May 2022 12:00:23 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444852 The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks continued their titanic struggle on Saturday in Game 3 of their second-round series. Despite a late Celtics surge, the Bucks held on after a game-tying tip-in from Al Horford was ruled to have come after the final buzzer. Going back to Game 1, the Bucks’ defense was all-conquering, keeping […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/08/keys-boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks/feed/ 0 DeMarcus Cousins could be the NBA’s next great renaissance story https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/05/demarcus-cousins-renaissance-story/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/05/demarcus-cousins-renaissance-story/#respond Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:40 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444649 While we marvel at the longevity of LeBron James and other NBA superstars, for some, resisting father time is a much more complicated and arduous process. We regularly see reality set in far quicker than expected for former All-Stars, setting in motion a cycle of events in relation to a player’s reputation around the league […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/05/demarcus-cousins-renaissance-story/feed/ 0 A first-round loss could help the Utah Jazz more than it hurts them https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/loss-help-utah-jazz/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/loss-help-utah-jazz/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:00:42 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444345 There are ominous signs now appearing for the Utah Jazz, with the Dallas Mavericks now 3-2 up and nearing a first-round series win. Right now, they look like a floundering team with little chance of escaping from this predicament, let alone looking ahead to the thought of winning a championship. Don’t get me wrong, their […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/loss-help-utah-jazz/feed/ 0 Jayson Tatum vs. Kevin Durant: A first-round matchup for the ages https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/18/jayson-tatum-kevin-durant/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/18/jayson-tatum-kevin-durant/#respond Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:00:25 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444257 After Jayson Tatum delivered the Boston Celtics an incredible game one win, this series against the Brooklyn Nets appears destined to be a thriller. The heavyweight battle belies a first-round matchup, and who knows, maybe that fact means that in the washup, it’s a series that’ll largely get forgotten in NBA history. Jayson Tatum vs. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/18/jayson-tatum-kevin-durant/feed/ 0 4 pivotal individual matchups of the NBA Play-in Tournament https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/12/matchups-nba-play-in-tournament/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/12/matchups-nba-play-in-tournament/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444007 The NBA playoffs are at our doorstep, but before that, the seventh and eighth seeds still need to be decided in each conference. The NBA Play-In Tournament threw up some surprising results last season. After finishing as the eighth seed in the regular season, the Golden State Warriors nearly took down the Los Angeles Lakers […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/12/matchups-nba-play-in-tournament/feed/ 0 Can Ja Morant, Stephen Curry, or Chris Paul defy NBA history? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/09/ja-morant-stephen-curry-chris-paul/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/09/ja-morant-stephen-curry-chris-paul/#respond Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:00:32 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443877 With less than two weeks until the start of the 2021-22 NBA playoffs, the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Golden State Warriors rest as the top three teams in the Western Conference. What do those three teams have in common? They’re all led by someone short in stature – a point guard. The Grizzlies may […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/09/ja-morant-stephen-curry-chris-paul/feed/ 0 Less is more for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/05/karl-anthony-towns-minnesota-timberwolves/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/05/karl-anthony-towns-minnesota-timberwolves/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:50 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443734 A former number one overall pick and the self-proclaimed best big man shooter of all-time, Karl-Anthony Towns was often seen as the savior for a Minnesota Timberwolves franchise starved of postseason appearances. But the T-Wolves are now on the precipice of making the playoffs for just the second time in 18 seasons. They’re currently locked […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/05/karl-anthony-towns-minnesota-timberwolves/feed/ 0 How does this Lakers season affect LeBron James’ legacy? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/15/lakers-season-lebron-james/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/15/lakers-season-lebron-james/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:46 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443120 With a résumé and list of accomplishments that have him entered into most G.O.A.T debates, many believe the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James can only be enhanced through more championships. But after being discussed as one of the title favorites during the offseason, the Lakers’ season has gone from bad to worse […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/15/lakers-season-lebron-james/feed/ 0 Could Andrew Wiggins go from All-Star starter to not closing games? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/11/andrew-wiggins-starter-closing-games/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/11/andrew-wiggins-starter-closing-games/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:00:57 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443011 Yes, you read that title correctly. Andrew Wiggins produced an impressive two-way start to the season, earning his first All-Star selection in Cleveland last month. But over the last six weeks, Wiggins’ numbers have taken a slide, much like the Golden State Warriors record. Throughout the month of February, Wiggins averaged 13.8 points on just […]

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