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Barry
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Journalist. Managing editor of http://HoopsHype.com.
Fell in love with 🏀 watching Kareem’s Sky Hook on TV and Arvydas Sabonis & Oscar Schmidt in Valladolid. ‘85 Bobby Finstock rules.
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Barry @raulbarrigon.bsky.social · Dec 15
Having a conversation with @SamSmithHoops is like getting in Marty McFly’s DeLorean. You’re in for an NBA time-travel experience.

Sam Smith Q&A: 'While other great players ran away from the Michael Jordan shadow, Kobe Bryant ran to it'

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Sam Smith Q&A: 'While other great players ran away from the Jordan shadow, Kobe ran to it'
Best-selling author Sam Smith sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his new book Masters of The Game.
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Domantas Sabonis trade talks between the Kings and Raptors, which would include RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji to Sacramento, have paused. Toronto is concerned about giving up too much first-round draft pick compensation to move Jakob Poeltl to a third team. Reporting on YES Network.
February 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Social media reacts to Anthony Davis trade to Washington: 'What’s next? Kyrie Irving?'

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Social media reacts to Anthony Davis trade to Washington: 'What’s next? Kyrie Irving?'
Check out how social media reacted to Anthony Davis' trade to the Wizards.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Sources: The Cavaliers and Kings have discussed a framework that would send De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento for Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder, and Dario Saric.

More on those trade talks, Lakers, Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns and Spurs on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
NBA Intel: Cavs, Kings, Lakers Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns, Spurs
Trade talks for the Cavaliers, Kings, and Lakers. Updates on Cam Thomas, Bucks targets, Jeremy Sochan, and Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams chats.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Around The Beat: Bobby Manning On Celtics Trade Rumors, Tatum Return Buzz & Joe Mazzulla Stories

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Around The Beat: Bobby Manning On Celtics Trade Rumors, Tatum Return Buzz & Joe Mazzulla Stories
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January 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Around the Beat: Celtics rumors, Tatum return and Mazzulla stories with Bobby Manning

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Around the Beat: Celtics rumors, Tatum return and Mazzulla stories with Bobby Manning
Joined by Bobby Manning to discuss the Celtics' rise to East's 2nd seed, potential deadline moves, Anfernee Simons experiment, Tatum’s return & more.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Social media reacts to Cooper Flagg's 49-point career night: He's just another tier of rookie

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Social media reacts to Cooper Flagg's 49-point career night: He's just another tier of rookie
Rookie Cooper Flagg keeps joining elite NBA lists, now becoming the highest-scoring teen in history. Check out what social media said about it
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January 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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The most lucrative player-agent relationships in NBA history

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The most lucrative player-agent relationships in NBA history
HoopsHype ranks the 12 player-agent relationships in NBA history that have earned the most money, led by LeBron James and Rich Paul.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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NBA Intel: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, more

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NBA Intel: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, more
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Peyton Watson, and Jonathan Kuminga.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Jock Landale talks best year of his career, free agency, and more

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Jock Landale talks best year of his career, free agency, and more
Jock Landale sat down with HoopsHype to talk about his game, free agency, and the Australian talent coming into the NBA.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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NBA Buzz: Which players are trending right now?

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NBA Buzz: Which players are trending right now?
Check out the NBA players mentioned the most right now.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Michael Porter Jr. and seven other players helping their trade value ahead of 2025-26 deadline

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Michael Porter Jr. and seven other players helping their trade value ahead of 2025-26 deadline
HoopsHype breaks down the eight NBA players helping their trade value the most ahead of the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Ja Morant and seven other players hurting their trade value ahead of 2025-26 deadline

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Ja Morant and seven other players hurting their trade value ahead of 2025-26 deadline
HoopsHype breaks down the eight NBA players most hurting their trade value ahead of the 2025-26 deadline.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Social media reacts to Ja Morant on the trading block: 'If Trae Young's value was that low, Ja Morant's value bout to be nasty'

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Social media reacts to Ja Morant on the trading block: 'If Trae Young's value was that low, Ja Morant's value bout to be nasty'
Social media reacts to Ja Morant on the trading block.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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NBA reporter rankings: The insiders who dominate HoopsHype

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NBA reporter rankings: The insiders who dominate HoopsHype
Check out the reporters and outlets putting out the most NBA rumors.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Social media reacts to Trae Young getting traded to Wizards: 'Officially the most disrespected player in the world'

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Social media reacts to Trae Young getting traded to Wizards: 'Officially the most disrespected player in the world'
Social media reacts to Trae Young officially getting dealt to Washington
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January 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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NBA Intel: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr, Ivica Zubac, Pacers, Cavs, Nets, Celtics, Wolves

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NBA Intel: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr, Ivica Zubac, Pacers, Cavs, Nets, Celtics, Wolves
One month ahead of the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter, Ivica Zubac, and more
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January 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Social media reacts to Trae Young trade rumors: 'Another unappreciated star in Atlanta that never got his due credit'

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Social media reacts to Trae Young trade rumors: 'Another unappreciated star in Atlanta that never got his due credit'
Social media reacts to Trae Young and Hawks exploring trade options
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January 6, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Gone in 2025: Members of the NBA family who passed away last year

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Gone in 2025: Members of the NBA family who passed away last year
Here are some members of the NBA family who passed away in 2025.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Eddie Johnson: Rich Paul wants MJ to take the last shot. I want someone else holding the ball

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Eddie Johnson: Rich Paul wants MJ to take the last shot. I want someone else holding the ball
Former NBA star Eddie Johnson discusses who he would choose to take the last shot: Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Kobe Bryant.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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The 10 greatest players over 40 in NBA history

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The 10 greatest players over 40 in NBA history
We decided to rank the Top 10 players in NBA history who competed at age 40 or beyond. Check out the best nine players after LeBron James.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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DaRon Holmes Q&A: 'I’m trying to play the game the way Jokic does’

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DaRon Holmes Q&A: 'I’m trying to play the game the way Jokic does’
Holmes discusses his post-injury dominance, why he blames low-top shoes for injuries, and his Nuggets role
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December 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Social media reacts to Cooper Flagg's game vs. Denver: Best clutch rookie since Magic Johnson

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Social media reacts to Cooper Flagg's game vs. Denver: Best clutch rookie since Magic
Social media reacts to Cooper Flagg's game vs. Denver: Best clutch rookie since Magic
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December 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Liam McNeeley Q&A: Right now, it’s Kon Knueppel for ROY over Flagg

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Liam McNeeley Q&A: Right now, it’s Kon Knueppel for ROY over Flagg
Charlotte Hornets rookie Liam McNeeley discusses his transition to the NBA, using the Greensboro Swarm to develop his playmaking, and more.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Kings of the Rumors page: Who's been on HoopsHype the most?

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Kings of the Rumors page: Who's been on HoopsHype the most?
Yet another HoopsHype ranking where LeBron James ranks No. 1
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December 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM