Despite having only played two NBA Summer League games, NBA oddsmakers have seen enough from potential superstar Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama, who was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs, is already on the shortlist for two major NBA awards. Currently, he holds the sixth highest odds to win Defensive Player of the Year, according […] Latest odds give Wembanyama a chance to win two awards as a rookie - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

An exciting first week of action has ended in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top plays from the NBA’s rookie class continue to circulate headlines. The 2k24 Summer League continues to be a perfect outlet for young players to showcase their skills. Owners and fans enjoy watching upcoming players develop their game. It helps storylines unfold and […] Is Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama’s to lose? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

Despite having just drafted generational prospect Victor Wembanyama first overall, the San Antonio Spurs have otherwise had a surprisingly low-key summer. Instead of using their nearly $40 million in cap space to pursue a big-name free agent, they used most of it to re-sign several of their young players, such as Tre Jones and Julian […] NBA Trades: Spurs can add a recent lottery pick in this deal with Pistons - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

Victor Wembanyama’s first shot attempt in San Antonio Spurs colors hit the backboard and grazed the rim. The second one skipped the board and just rimmed out. His third, a dunk attempt, catapulted off the hoop. Las Vegas’ Thomas and Mack Center was packed to the rim. Fans rallied to see Wembanyama in action, not […] 3 takeaways from Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs debut - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

The NBA world was turned on its head with the news that Damian Lillard had finally, after 11 seasons, asked to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers. While the Miami Heat are the clear frontrunners to land Lillard, the San Antonio Spurs reportedly have an outside chance of acquiring him. The Heat is Lillard’s […] NBA Trades: The Spurs can steal Dame from Heat in this deal with Blazers - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

There were a lot of big moves on the first day of free agency, but most major players agreed to return to their teams from a year ago. One of the few to buck the trend in a major way was Max Strus, who agreed to go to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade. The […] Cleveland Cavaliers: Analyzing the Max Strus acquisition - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

It’s no secret that the Miami Heat are in hot pursuit of superstar Damian Lillard, though they are forced to wait and see what he decides to do. If he decides to stay in Portland, then the Heat will have to move on, at least for the time being. On the other hand, if he […] NBA Trades: This Heat-Spurs swap could pave the way for a Lillard trade - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

It’s only been a few days since Victor Wembanyama was officially selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs, but a viral tweet about his future by Clutch Points raised eyebrows. The now-deleted tweet (but reposted by Air Alamo) heavily implies that Wembanyama will someday play for the Lakers, given their long history of attracting […] A viral tweet has Wembanyama joining the Lakers over the Spurs - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

The last time the San Antonio Spurs lost more than 60 games in a season was in 1996–97. That year, the team lost superstar center David Robinson to a back and foot injury, and his loss turned a perennial playoff team into one of the worst in the league. However, this bad luck quickly turned […] 3 ways Victor Wembanyama will transform the San Antonio Spurs - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more

The Golden State Warriors, who have been the model for consistency in recent years, appear to be in a state of flux. This comes after news that longtime G.M. Bob Meyers is leaving the team. Meyers helped build the Warriors into the team they are now, winning four championships as an executive in twelve seasons […] NBA Rumors: The Spurs could steal Steve Kerr away from the Warriors - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats ..read more