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Los Angeles Lakers: The Impact of Losing Pau Gasol

Los Angeles Lakers: The Impact of Losing Pau Gasol

Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss probably never thought their respectable, dexterous Spaniard would have the courage to step up and leave Hollywood.

There had been hundreds, thousands of trade rumors swirling through the Los Angeles Lakers’s organization regarding Pau Gasol … since 2011.  It all struck reality when Chris Paulwas sent to the Lakers for a total of one hour, and Gasol was supposed to be…

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Michael Beasley And The Memphis Grizzlies

Michael Beasley And The Memphis #Grizzlies

Michael Beasley‘s NBA career lives on.

Report: Michael Beasley takes non-guaranteed free-agency deal with Grizzlies. http://t.co/VhytmpWxQ2

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) September 24, 2014

Less than a week after working out for the San Antonio Spurs, hoping to land his best NBA-home yet under Gregg Popovich’s management, the former 2008 second overall pick/infamous rabble-rouser has been picked…

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Houston Rockets: Ish Smith Won't Make An Impact

Houston #Rockets: Ish Smith Won't Make An Impact

The Houston Rockets’ point guard situation is absolutely terrible. The team’s starting point guard is solid, but certainly not within the top ranks of NBA point guards. Patrick Beverley is an adequate, defensive-oriented player. He can play defense and hit the outside shot well enough and not much else. There is a reason why he was ranked 28th in Hoops Habit’s point guard power rankings.

And then…

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Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant And Steve Nash's Approach

Los Angeles #Lakers: Kobe Bryant And Steve Nash's Approach

The Los Angeles Lakers are all set for the 2014-2015 NBA season, as they are finalizing camp invites to compete for a roster spot. Judging from their recent signings, Los Angeles is ensuring that they are prepared for any injuries in the backcourt. Bringing back Nick Young and Xavier Henrywas the first step in addressing any possibility of last year’s injury bug. The team compiled an NBA-high of…

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Toronto Raptors: Lou Williams And The Bench

Toronto #Raptors: Lou Williams And The Bench #RTZ

DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry carried huge burdens for the Toronto Raptors last season. DeRozan finished the regular season having played 3,016 minutes, good enough for third most in the league behind only Kevin Durant and Monta Ellis. Kyle Lowry wasn’t far removed at 2,861 minutes, sitting just outside of the top 10.

Overall, this was a problem for Toronto across the board, as the Raptors played…

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NCAA Freshmen: What A Difference A Year Makes

#NCAA Freshmen: What A Difference A Year Makes

With the 2014-15 NCAA basketball season just around the corner, there are a number of names of first-year players that sit on top of the potential Player Of The Year lists and there is a good chance that one of the incoming freshmen will hear his name called first in the 2015 NBA Draft next June.

Whether it be Draftexpress.com, NBAdraft.net or one of countless other sites that create mock drafts,…

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NCAA: Can Iowa State Keep The Transfer Mojo Alive?

In the weeks and months leading up to the start of practices in October, we’ll take a look at some of the biggest teams, players and stories for the 2014-15 NCAA college basketball season. Each team has one burning question we’ll take a look at.�

Unconventional is probably the best word to describe what Fred Hoiberghas started at Iowa State. In an era where most major programs are relying on…

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You're The GM: Kemba Walker Or Brandon Jennings?

You're The GM: Kemba Walker Or Brandon Jennings? #Pistons #Hornets

Last week’s You’re The GM was somewhat of a surprise, in that DeMar DeRozan won the battle in a landslide over Lance Stephenson. This week, we turn our attention to two point guards who still have a lot to prove in this league. Both have clear strengths and weaknesses, and it would be fair to place both in the rung of players below the truly elite at their position. The players in question are Br…

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Memphis Grizzlies: How They Stack Up Against The Warriors

Memphis #Grizzlies: How They Stack Up Against The Warriors

The next installment of our Matchup Series takes us to the Bay Area of California. Today we will examine how the Memphis Grizzlies stack up against the Golden State Warriors.

2013-14 Head to Head

Nov. 9: Memphis 108, Golden State 90

In Stephen Curry‘s first game back from an ankle injury, the Grizzlies came in and bullied the Warriors in a very physical game. Zach Randolph had 23 points and 11…

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Attention Writers! HoopsHabit.com Needs YOU!

Attention Writers! HoopsHabit.com Needs YOU (to make some money writing about basketball this year)! #NBA #NCAA

With the 2014-15 NBA training camps getting set to open and the NCAA openers around the corner, HoopsHabit.com is recruiting writers to join the most prolific site on the FanSided network!

We provide daily opinions, stats and analysis on both the NBA and the NCAA game. We have dedicated writers for each of the NBA teams and we’re working to make sure all major NCAA conferences are covered.

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Mickael Pietrus: Should a Team Take a Flier?

Mickael Pietrus: Should a Team Take a Flier? #nba

Mickael Pietrus had played for five different teams in his NBA career (Warriors, Magic, Celtics, Suns, Raptors) before he took a hiatus in 2013-14 to get healthy. According to Chris Haynes of Northeast Ohio Media Group, Pietrus is back to 100 percent and is ready to make an impact for an NBA team in 2014-15. Should a team take a flier on him?

At 32 years old, Pietrus’ peak athleticism is behind…

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Phoenix Suns Sign Zoran Dragic

#Suns Bring Dragon Ball Z To Phoenix, Sign Zoran Dragic

Phoenix, Ariz., is officially the home of Dragon Ball Z.

According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, one day after locking Eric Bledsoe down with a five-year, $70 million deal, the Phoenix Suns have signed Zoran Dragic, the brother of star point guard Goran Dragic. The Suns will be bringing Zoki over to the United States on a two-year, $3.5 million deal, which also covers his buyout with his Spanish club…

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Brooklyn Nets: GM Billy King Addresses Spending, Expectations

Brooklyn #Nets: GM Billy King Addresses Spending, Expectations

For the last two-plus seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have been all about creating buzz and a championship climate. Mikhail Prokhorov and General Manager Billy King spent money endlessly, through trades and free agency, in hopes of capturing the Larry O’Brien Trophy and becoming New York’s most beloved team.

However, multiple injuries and subsequent departures have left this year’s Nets team with a…

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San Antonio Spurs Promote Sean Marks To Assistant GM

San Antonio #Spurs Promote Sean Marks To Assistant GM

After climbing the organization ladder for the San Antonio Spurs over the past three years, Sean Marks has been promoted into the position of becoming the new assistant general manager, where he will work directly next to general manager R.C. Buford.

[related-category]This promotion came after working within the organization and moving up from a basketball operations assistant to the director of…

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Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker's Best Performances Of 2013-14

Charlotte #Hornets: Kemba Walker's Best Performances Of 2013-14

Apr 20, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (15) looks on against the Miami Heat during the second half in game one during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-88. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

He may have issues with shot selection, taking care of the ball, 3-point shooting, and shot selection (again).

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Orlando Magic: The Importance Of Kyle O'Quinn

Orlando #Magic: The Importance Of Kyle O'Quinn

For the Orlando Magic, this season will be all about seeing how their exciting prospects continue to grow alongside the nice veterans signings the team has made. Names like Victor Oladipo, Channing Frye, Elfrid Payton and even Nikola Vucevic will be mentioned often.

One player who won’t see similar fanfare is Kyle O’Quinn. The center will be starting his third year in the league, which makes him…

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Overpaying Tristan Thompson?

Cleveland #Cavaliers: Overpaying Tristan Thompson?

Rich Paul knows what he’s doing. When the news came out yesterday that Tristan Thompson is seeking an $11 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the internet exploded. Twitter, especially, clapped its hand to its forehead and gazed wide-eyed at the idea, trying to deal with all the multiple takes from fans and media members alike.

[related-category]Is Thompson an NBA caliber starting…

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