Hoops Rumors Originals

Here’s a look back at the original analysis from the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• It was a relatively quiet offseason for the Magic, but next summer should be quite interesting, Chuck Myron writes.
• Luke Adams crunched the numbers and found that the Bucks and 76ers made the most offseason trades of any club.
• I recapped the Nets’ crazy offseason, including the trade that shocked the world.
• The Bulls didn’t make a ton of changes, but Luke says that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
• Chuck ran down the clubs receiving minimum-salary contract reimbursements.
• Luke and Mark Porcaro of Secret Rival ran down the whereabouts of the players from the 2013 draft.
• I asked Hoops Rumors readers to predict Danny Granger‘s future.  Most of you said that he will get traded mid-season.
• Luke profiled Kobe Bryant as an extension candidate, but how it all plays out is anyone’s guess.
• New Raptors GM Masai Ujiri moved Andrea Bargnani, but there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done, Luke writes.
• The Wizards locked up John Wall with an extension and now the pressure is on, Chuck writes.
• There aren’t many 2012/13 ten-day contract signees left in the NBA, writes Chuck.
• Luke examined frontcourt options for the Knicks.
• Chuck recapped the Pacers’ offseason.
• Chuck found that of the twenty-four players that received midseason deals in 2012/13 that covered 2013/14 without a full guarantee, only five of them are still on on NBA rosters,
• The Bobcats are proof that tanking doesn’t always work, writes Luke.
• Several players on $10MM+ deals are seeing limited minutes so far this year, Chuck writes.
• The specter of LeBron James possibly returning to the Cavs will surround the club all year long.
• Most Hoops Rumors readers think we’ll see Stephen Jackson again in 2013/14, but disagree on what kind of role he’ll play.
• The overwhelming majority of you think that Rudy Gay is getting traded before the deadline.
• Will Andrew Bynum retire early?  Three-quarters of you say yes.
• We asked readers if the Suns will trade Goran Dragic.
• Most of you want to see the Knicks make a trade.
• If you missed out on Luke’s chat, you can check out the transcript here.  Luke takes your questions every Monday afternoon at 4pm CT.
• Play nice, everyone.  Here’s a refresher on our commenting policy.

Here’s a rundown of original content published by our Hoops Rumors staff this past week:

• Luke Adams hosted a Hoops Rumors chat this past Monday.
• Our Hoops Rumors writing team released their individual 2013/14 NBA predictions.
• Luke pointed out which teams still have open roster spots.
• Chuck Myron provided a list of Eastern Conference teams ranked according to the least amount of roster turnover from last season, with the Heat topping the list at 12 returning players. The Spurs led the Western Conference in the least amount of player departures with 12 returnees as well.
• Nearly 27% of you picked Miami to repeat as NBA champions in 2013/14.
• As far as your picks to win this season’s MVP award, LeBron James garnered nearly 26% of your votes, while Kevin Durant received about 25%.
• Chuck recapped Friday evening’s NBDL draft.
• Luke listed the fourth-year players who removed themselves from upcoming free agency by signing extensions this summer as well as those slated to hit the open market in July.
• Chuck highlighted the current free agents who were playing on $5MM+ contracts last season, recapped the rookie scale option decisions, and provided a team-by-team breakdown of players who have a no-trade clause in their contract.
• Jonathan Nehring wondered who among this summer’s notable restricted free agents will end up getting a maximum contract. 36% of you agreed that it would be Greg Monroe, while 34% didn’t believe that anyone listed would receive a max deal.
• As part of our Offseason In Review series for each NBA team, Chuck Myron took an in-depth look at the Heat did over the summer.
• China appears to have the highest amount of players among recent NBA veterans playing overseas.
• Charlie Adams polled our readers on who they believed would finish this season with the fewest amount of wins, and the Celtics received the highest amount of votes.
• If you haven’t already, check out our Hoops Rumors 2013 Free Agent Tracker.
• Here’s how you can follow specific players on Hoops Rumors.
• Chuck explains how D-League assignments work.
• You can keep up with player movement in non-NBA professional leagues overseas with our International Player Movement Tracker.

Nearly every NBA team made at least one roster move within the last seven days, so the week at Hoops Rumors was heavy on news and rumors, and lighter on speculation and analysis. However, our team still managed to find time for a few original posts. Here’s a recap of this week’s original content at Hoops Rumors:

• Dozens of players were cut from NBA rosters this week as teams prepared for opening night. I provided a Saturday update on where we stood with roster cuts, while Chuck Myron listed the players who will still be owed a partial or full guarantee despite being released.
• When word broke that the Magic will continue to pay Gilbert Arenas through 2016, I looked at which other NBA clubs are still paying their amnestied players.
• 13 NBA teams have a new most highly paid player for the 2013/14 season, as Chuck details. That number increased to 14 following the Suns/Wizards swap on Friday, when Nene took over as Washington’s highest paid player.
• In a pair of polls, Chuck asked if Gordon Hayward should receive a larger extension than Derrick Favors, and whether or not Royce White will ever play an NBA regular season game.
• Here’s a rundown of most of Hoops Rumors’ original features in a single post.

Here’s a look back at the original content produced by the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Luke Adams gave us contract updates on 2013 first round picks.
• Chuck Myron ran down notable 2012 camp invitees who did not return to their teams.
• Here are longtime NBA vets fighting for roster spots, courtesy of Chuck.
• Luke crunched the numbers to figure out max contract scenarios for Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James.
• We have the projected cap room for teams in the 2014/15 season, courtesy of Chuck.
• Luke gives us a look at players with partial guarantees.
• Hoops Rumors readers are more or less split on whether the Hawks are playoff-bound.
• About 72% of you see the Cavs going to the playoffs.
• Here are the longest tenured players on each team.
• Chuck explained why waiver claims are a part of camp strategy.
• What will the 76ers do with Evan Turner?  The majority of you say he’s getting moved this winter.
• Opinions are split on whether the Derrick Favors deal was a good idea for the Jazz.  C’mon guys, can’t we agree on anything?
• Will the Wizards go to the playoffs?  Roughly 54% of you say yes.
• Here’s a guide on how you can follow Hoops Rumors on Twitter, Facebook, and your RSS feed.
• If you haven’t already, check out the Hoops Rumors International Tracker.

Here’s a look back at the original posts published by the Hoops Rumors writing team within the last week:

• Many teams have included 2014 first-round draft picks in trades, but several of those picks won’t change hands, depending on the 2013/14 standings. I examined which of those traded picks we’ll be keeping an eye on throughout the season.
• Eight players taken in the 2012 first round have been traded in the past 14 months, and Chuck Myron examines the declining value of many of those players.
• With the new CBA somewhat limiting players’ abilities to sign huge long-term deals, there are only five NBA players currently on $100MM contracts, as Chuck outlines.
• Chuck also broke down each NBA team’s largest overall salary commitment, and listed the highest-paid rookies not on first-round scale contracts.
• A team with cap space, like the Sixers, has far more flexibility than a taxpaying team like the Heat when it comes to minimum salary contracts, as I detailed.
• There are only a dozen players on iron-clad deals for four seasons or more. Chuck lists them and explains why there are so few.
• Expect a busy October for NBA transactions logs, since close to 100 more players will be released before opening night. I explored that subject in greater depth right here.
• There are a number of players who started many of their teams’ games last season and are without an NBA home this season, writes Chuck.
• No player with D-League experience signed more than a mid-level deal with an NBA team this summer, as Chuck observes.
• I looked ahead to some upcoming October deadlines, explaining what decisions NBA teams will need to make before the end of the month.
• Votes were nearly evenly split on whether or not the Lakers will be a playoff team in 2013/14, but Hoops Rumors readers were much more optimistic about the Cavaliers‘ chances.
• This week’s other polls asked which team will win the Western Conference and which guaranteed contract the Suns would waive to reach the regular-season roster limit.
• If you just want to receive updates on your favorite NBA team, you can easily do so via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS.

Here's this week's look back at the original work produced by the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Chuck Myron asked which notable FA is most likely to sign.  Richard Hamilton and Daniel Gibson were the big winners.
• Luke Adams examined Andrew Bogut as an extension candidate.
• This marked the debut offseason for five NBA execs and Chuck looked at how they all fared.
• Chuck found that there weren't a whole lot of repeat camp invitees this summer.
• Here's a rundown of notable preseason trades, including the deal that sent James Harden to Houston last season.
• We'll be keeping track of 2014/15 contract options here.
• Luke looked at maximum salary rookie-scale extensions.
• Here's how you can follow specific players on Hoops Rumors.
• Luke updated us on the latest news for notable veteran free agents.
• Hoops Rumors is seeking part-time writers.

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Here's a roundup of the great original analysis produced by the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Luke examined what a max extension might look like for Paul George.
• Corey Maggette has the most experience of any training camp invitee, Chuck Myron writes.
• Most of you feel that the Knicks made a big mistake with their GM change.
• Luke provided an update on the 2013 rookie scale contract extensions.
• Go get the Hoops Rumors iPhone/iPad app!  
• If you haven't already, check out our International Player Movement Tracker.

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Here's a rundown of the original content produced by the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Luke Adams examined the 76ers and the salary cap.
• Chuck Myron gave us a rundown of the league's discarded trade acquisitions.
• Here's Hoops Rumors' up-to-date rundown of the 2015/16 free agent class.
• Chuck Myron found that Italy leads the world in deals for ex-NBA players.
• Most of you see Paul George signing a five-year max extension with the Pacers.  
• The overwhelming majority of you also feel that George will be the first extension candidate to ink a new deal.
• Oh, and George is more deserving of an extension that John Wall, according to Friday's poll.  If you all love Paul George so much, why don't you marry him?
• Lou Amundson is still seeking an NBA gig, but Chuck suggests that the best thing for him might be to find a deal with an NBA out clause or a deal in China, where the season ends early.
• Luke looked at the teams that have 15 or more guaranteed contracts.
• Daniel Gibson is still out there for a team to sign and Chuck wonders if the Hawks might be a landing spot for him.
• Using the Hoops Rumors Agency Database, Chuck listed the highest paid client of each agency.
• There's not much in the way of contract incentives for many players this season.
• The Nets, Knicks, and Bulls have the most $10MM salaries, according to Chuck.
• Here's how you can follow Hoops Rumors on Facebook, Twitter, and your RSS feed.

This week, Hoops Rumors rolled out the brand new International Player Movement Tracker.  The exciting new tool, put together with Mark Porcaro of Secret Rival, is the best way to keep track of basketballers from around the globe.  Here’s a look back at the original analysis from the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• In a two part series, Luke Adams broke down how each agency did in free agency.
• Chuck Myron gave us a roster previews for teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference.
• Luke gave us an explanation of the NBA’s maximum roster rules.
• Spencer Lund checked in on the free agent stock of Delonte West.
• Avery Bradley probably won’t get an extension worked out with the Celtics in Chuck’s estimation.
• Is Michael Beasley worth the risk?  Most of you say yes.
• Beasley is also far and away the camp invite most likely to make his respective team, according to our readers.
• Chuck found that teams draw from a variety of sources to piece together their training camp rosters.
• Michael Pina asked if the Bulls should re-sign Luol Deng and opinions were split down the middle.
• Our readers aren’t too high on the Sixers this season.
• Get the Hoops Rumors iPhone/iPad app today!
• Follow your favorite team on Facebook, Twitter, and RSS.
• Get to know our 2013 Free Agent Tracker as well.

Here’s a look back at the original analysis produced by the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Chuck Myron ran down 2012 camp cuts who earned 10-day contracts.
• Luke Adams notes that there are several clubs with preseason cap decisions to make.
• I asked if J.R. Smith‘s three-year, $17.95MM deal was a good idea for the Knicks and a small majority of you said it wasn’t.
• Chuck predicts that DeMarcus Cousins will be the most talented extension-eligible player not to get an extension this year.
• Luke would be surprised if Richard Hamilton doesn’t play in the NBA this year.
• Most of you see the Jazz extending both Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors.
• Rudy Gay is both a trade candidate and an extension candidate.
• Ryan Raroque asked you to pick the most improved player in the Pacific Division – most of you like Greivis Vasquez and Wesley Johnson.
• Here’s a look at teams with multiple clients from the same agency, courtesy of Chuck.
• There are still a number of second round picks that remain unsigned.
• The Suns and Wizards lead the way in rookie scale deals, Chuck notes.
• Would Hoops Rumors readers sign Michael Beasley?  Opinions are split.
• Chuck ran down upcoming rookie-scale option decisions.
• Chuck examined Vasquez as an extension candidate.
• Play nice, everyone.  Here’s a refresher on our commenting policy.
• Here’s a comparison of salaries for No. 2 overall picks over time.
• Here are non-guaranteed players on non-minimum deals.
• And this year’s non-guaranteed players, by team.
• Here’s how you can follow specific players on Hoops Rumors.