Hoops Rumors Originals

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

• Luke Adams was the first to learn that the Bucks officially exercised their team option on Gustavo Ayon.
• Dwyane Wade's value is at an all-time low, but he would be the star to go if the Heat decide to move one of their major pieces, writes Chuck Myron.
• Chuck previewed the summer ahead for the Magic.
• The Blazers are going to try to fill a lot of holes without spending too much in one spot, writes Adams.
• Luke sees the Grizzlies playing it safe this summer.
• I recapped the Kings' crazy season off-the-court and looked at their on-court possibilities going forward.
• The Wizards are a team on the rise and a few smart moves can make them a legit sleeper in 2013/14, Luke writes.
• A slight majority of you had the Spurs taking Game 7.  Hope you weren't placing bets on it.
• Hoops Rumors readers picked the Finals MVP correctly though, as it went to LeBron James.  Danny Green was in second place in a very narrow vote.
• Did you miss Luke's weekly chat?  I'm sorry to hear that.  No need to be upset though – you can still check out the transcript here.  Be sure to join Luke every Monday at 4pm central.

Here's a look back at the original analysis provided by the Hoops Rumors team this week..

• Chuck Myron previewed the offseason ahead for the Bobcats.
• Cleveland may not be the most desirable free agent destination, but the Cavs have plenty going for them, Luke writes.
• Hoops Rumors readers believe that Nerlens Noel will be the No. 1 overall pick, but its a close tally.  Ben McLemore and Otto Porter weren't far behind in the poll.
• Opinions were somewhat split on where Doc Rivers would end up next year with 41% saying Boston and 31% of Hoops Rumors readers forecasting a move to L.A.  Almost 20% see him taking the year (and possibly beyond) off.
• Chuck previewed a very important summer in Detroit.
• The Mavs won't settle for an unimpressive offseason like they had in 2012, Luke writes.
• Check out the Hoops Rumors agency database.
• Readers were about 50/50 on whether the Nets should hire Jason Kidd.  Later in the week, Mikhail Prokhorov & Co. pulled the trigger on it.
• The Danny Granger storyline will be key to the Pacers' summer, Chuck writes.

As we get set for Game 2 of the Finals, here’s a look back at the trophy-worthy original analysis from the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Luke Adams previewed the summer ahead of the Knicks.
• The Spurs have been one of the NBA’s premier teams in recent years, thanks to some incredibly smart planning by the front office.  Luke examined their construction in chronological order.
• We all know how the Heat’s core came together, but Luke ran down the formation of the entire club as they go for their second title in the Big Three era.
• Alex Lee asked if Paul George will win an MVP award someday and only ~33% of you said yes.
• Most Hoops Rumors readers see the Spurs beating the Heat.
• With a tweak here and there, Luke sees the Thunder at the top of the Western Conference next year.
• Luke ran down the longest tenured coaches in the NBA.  George Karl had the No. 3 spot before his dismissal.
• Here’s a look at the potential implications of the meager salary cap bump that we’ll see for next season.
• The Warriors will have an interesting offseason ahead and Luke gave us a preview.
• Did you miss this week’s chat?  Check out the transcript here.
• Here’s a refresher on our commenting policy.

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

• Chuck Myron ran down NBA award-winners and their agencies.
• Luke Adams looked at the summer ahead of the Raptors as a new regime takes over.
• Here’s a timeline of guarantee dates for each and every player in free agency, courtesy of Luke.
• Luke revisited the predictions made for the 2012/13 season by the Hoops Rumors staff.  Boy, the Lakers really burned all of us.
• Chuck profiled Georgetown product Otto Porter.
• Hoops Rumors readers are split on who the next head coach of the Clippers might be with Byron Scott, Brian Shaw, and Jeff Van Gundy all getting a significant amount of votes.
• It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the 76ers use 2013/14 as a transitional year, Luke writes.
• Here’s how you can follow specific players on Hoops Rumors.

Here's this week's look back at the original reporting and analysis from the Hoops Rumors staff..

• I spoke with Bryan Colangelo about his new role with the Raptors organization.
• The Bucks have a handful of valuable assets on their roster, even if they lose a couple of their free agent guards, Luke Adams writes.
• Chuck Myron feels that Otto Porter is best suited for a team with patience.
• The Bulls seem poised to bring the band back together next year, Chuck writes.
• I joined Todd Brommelkamp and Tyler Ryder of KGYM ESPN Radio to talk about Dwight Howard and the NBA Draft.
• Here's the list of 2013 draft picks by team.
• Hoops Rumors readers like the Pacers' chances of advancing over the Grizzlies'.
• Jarrett Jack will hit the open market this summer and he may get more elsewhere than from the Warriors, Chuck writes.
• I rounded up the best of the basketball blogosphere in this week's edition of Hoops Links.
• Chuck says that the Hawks might have to wait another year before making their free agent splash.
• Nearly 70% of Hoops Rumors readers see Nerlens Noel being the No. 1 pick over Ben McLemore, Trey Burke, and Otto Porter.

Every week, the Hoops Rumors writing team produces top-notch analysis that delves into the inner workings of the NBA, along with interactive polls and other engaging original pieces. If you missed any of the insight from the past seven days, here's your chance to catch up:

• Luke Adams explained the July Moratorium, the latest updated entry in the Hoops Rumors Glossary.
• Zach Links asked you to rank the best unrestricted free agent shooting guards, and Manu Ginobili garnered the most first-place votes.
• The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday. What do all those bouncing ping-pong balls mean? Luke provided a guide.
• Timofey Mozgov didn't see much playing time this season, but don't be surprised to see a team make him a fat offer to try to pry him from the Nuggets, as Luke writes in the latest installment of our Free Agent Stock Watch series.
• Before the Sacramento-based bidders agreed on their deal to buy the Kings, Michael Pina asked whether the team would ever move to Seattle. More than three-quarters of you said no.
• The Offseason Outlook series continued with an assessment of the Celtics, who appear best suited for minor tweaking rather than drastic change.
• We welcomed new Hoops Rumors writer Spencer Lund, who polled readers about the best coaching choice for Team USA. Incumbent Mike Krzyzewski has a narrow lead over Gregg Popovich in the voting.
• I checked the history books to see how the team with the best odds of winning the lottery has fared in the past 10 years.
• Several players are on non-guaranteed deals that become partially or fully guaranteed if they're still on their team's roster once a certain date arrives. I rounded up a complete list of these dates.
• If you missed out on Luke's weekly chat, you can check out the transcript here.
• There are many ways to follow Hoops Rumors, so choose which one best fits your needs.

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

• Luke Adams looked ahead to the Clippers' summer as they hope to hang on to their star point guard.
• There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding Greg Oden, but he could land a multi-year deal this offseason, Luke writes.
• I previewed the summer ahead of the Nets and the challenges that they face as they look to move up a tier in the NBA.
• Chuck looks at how the Nuggets can get even stronger for 2013/14.
• The Rockets are now entering the next phase of their rebuilding process.
• Here's a reminder of the criteria to pull of a sign-and-trade swap.
• Our Prospect Profile series continued with a look at Alex Len.
• Luke re-examined Stephen Curry's extension.
• The Lakers might not shake things up too much, Chuck writes.
• It's going to be an intriguing offseason when it comes to free agent centers.
• George Karl won Coach of the Year but we asked you to weigh in with your own vote.
• Hoops Rumors readers see a possible underdog in the second round.
• Here's how to follow your favorite team on Facebook, Twitter, and RSS.
• Check out the Hoops Rumors agency database.
• Josh Smith is the one power forward on this year's open market with a shot at landing a max deal.
• If you missed out on Luke's weekly chat, you can check out the transcript here.
• Play nice, everyone.  Here's a refresher on our commenting policy.

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

• Chuck Myron explained the Gilbert Arenas provision.
• Luke Adams broke down the qualifying offer.
• This year's free agent crop of small forwards is far from star-studded.
• The market for shooting guards, however, is deeper.
• Matt Barnes might have to pack his bags once more this summer, Chuck writes.
• It's not a great market for first round busts, according to Chuck.
• A number of teams could be searching for a point guard this summer.
• Roughly 44% of you said that neither the C's or Rockets would come back from 0-3 in their respective series, and you were right.
• Here's a refresher on the bi-annual exception.
• Luke gave us a refresher on Bird Rights.
• Most of you think Brian Shaw is the man for the 76ers.
• Chuck writes that Earl Clark seems like a good candidate for the bi-annual exception.
• Here's how you can follow specific players on Hoops Rumors.

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

• Luke Adams explained the non-bird rights exception.
• I looked at N.C. State's C.J. Leslie, who is coming out at a time when his stock is at its lowest in three years.  
• Ryan Raroque checked in on J.R. Smith's free agent stock.
• Chuck Myron evaluated Mike Dunleavy as he looks ahead to the open market.
• Chuck and Luke broke down the minimum salary exception.
• Mo Williams is likely to end up with the full mid-level this summer, Chuck Myron writes.
• I profiled Michigan's Trey Burke.
• Louis Williams was among the best mid-level signings, according to Chuck.
• Chuck looked at midseason signees on playoff rosters, including Kenyon Martin of the Knicks.
• Most of you said that the Grizzlies are the 0-2 team with the best chance of coming back to win.
• We've updated the 2013/14 free agent list.
• Here are the protected picks transferring over to 2014.
• Here's a reminder of all the great features you'll find on Hoops Rumors.
• If you missed out on Luke's weekly chat, you can check out the transcript here.

Here's a look back at the original reporting and analysis provided by the Hoops Rumors staff this week..

• Luke Adams caught up with Alan Anderson and looked at his free agent stock.
• I asked Hoops Rumors readers if Phil Jackson will consider coaching the Cavs and most of you said he won't.
• Chuck Myron looked at recent postseason transactions.
• Need a refresher on the amnesty provision?  Luke's recent post has you covered.
• Chuck found that the Mavs made the most moves in 2012/13.
• Most of you want to see Seattle end up with the Kings.
• Jeff Withey is the anti-Cody Zeller, Chuck writes.
• Here's a look at all the players who made the jump from China to the NBA this year, as compiled by Chuck.
• Luke explained qualifying offers and the starter criteria.
• Hoops Rumors readers are especially looking forward to Spurs-Lakers and Knicks-Celtics out of the eight first-round series on the docket.
• Alex Lee asked if Marcus Smart made the right decision in returning to Oklahoma State and most of you said no.
• Luke looked at the highest paid players by team for next season.
• Here's a recap of this year's 10-day deals.
• If you missed out on this week's chat with Luke, you can check out the transcript right here.