Ashish Mathur, Author at Dallas Hoops Journal

Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur is an NBA and WNBA writer for DallasHoopsJournal.com. He has covered the NBA since 2015 for ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network, Fadeaway World, Hoops Wire and Athlon Sports and the WNBA since 2025 for Athlon Sports and DallasHoopsJournal.com. You can follow Ashish on X @amathur25.

Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics, NBA, Jrue Holiday

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“Unique and Versatile Talent:” Atlanta Hawks Reveal Why They Traded for Kristaps Porziņģis

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

The Atlanta Hawks have officially acquired NBA champion Kristaps Porziņģis from the Boston Celtics in a multi-team deal, forming a new core alongside All-Star guard Trae Young. As part of the trade, Atlanta also received a 2026 second-round pick. The Boston Celtics acquired Georges Niang and a 2031 second-round pick,...

Malcolm Brogdon, Washington Wizards, NBA

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Malcolm Brogdon Drawing Interest from Eight Teams in NBA Free Agency

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon is generating significant interest on the free agent market, with eight NBA teams pursuing the former Sixth Man of the Year as he explores options outside of Washington. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Washington Wizards are open to sign-and-trade discussions to help...

Bradley Beal, NBA, Clippers, Warriors, Lakers, Bucks

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Bradley Beal’s List of Preferred Destinations Gets Revealed

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Bradley Beal is eyeing four potential destinations as he prepares to hit the open market. According to NBA insider Fred Katz of The Athletic, the veteran guard is interested in joining the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, or Milwaukee Bucks. Beal is expected to finalize a...

Bradley Beal, NBA, Suns, Clippers, Lakers, Timberwolves, Bucks

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Four NBA Teams Interested in Signing Bradley Beal After Buyout

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Four NBA teams have expressed interest in signing Bradley Beal, who is expected to reach a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns soon. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Minnesota Timberwolves are all monitoring Beal’s situation....

Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

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“Top Priority For Us”: Los Angeles Lakers Reveal Why They Signed Deandre Ayton

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Monday. Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, joins a Lakers roster featuring Luka Dončić—taken third in the same draft—and LeBron James,...

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NBA Trade Idea Moves LeBron James in Lakers-Cavaliers Blockbuster

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

After NBA legend LeBron James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, issued a very cryptic statement to Shams Charania of ESPN. “LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul said. "He knows the Lakers are building for the...

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LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors Eyeing Bradley Beal After Potential Buyout

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

According to NBA insider Grant Afseth, the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors are expected to be in the mix for Bradley Beal if the veteran guard finalizes a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns. Both teams are considered strong landing spots should Beal hit unrestricted free agency in...

Norman Powell, Clippers, John Collins, Heat, Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, Jazz, NBA

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LA Clippers Trade Norman Powell to Miami Heat in Three-Team Deal

Ashish MathurJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Utah Jazz have pulled off a blockbuster trade. The Clippers are getting John Collins from the Jazz, the Heat are getting Norman Powell from the Clippers and the Jazz are getting Kevin Love and Kyle...

Bradley Beal, NBA, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, Bucks, Timberwolves, Suns

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Bradley Beal Exploring Options With Teams Ahead of Phoenix Suns Buyout

Ashish MathurJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025

The Phoenix Suns acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in 2023, creating a "Big 3" of Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Many people around the NBA thought the Suns would be a title contender. However, Phoenix was swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the...

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Cavs, Cleveland Cavaliers

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NBA Trade Idea Moves LeBron James in Lakers-Warriors Blockbuster

Ashish MathurJuly 6, 2025July 7, 2025

If LeBron James requests a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, one NBA writer proposed that the Golden State Warriors trade for the future Hall of Famer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Warriors and Lakers: Warriors get: LeBron James Lakers get: Jimmy Butler, Quinten Post...