Cal Durrett

Cal Durrett is the co-site expert for Hoops Habit. He has experience writing about the NBA, Spurs, and Jazz. He spends most of his free time honing his craft as a writer, enjoying music, TV, and movies, as well as watching basketball.

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Portland sets a surprising deadline in Lillard trade talks

For those who have been following the Damian Lillard trade saga closely, it appears that we may soon have a resolution. According to NBA insider Marc...

3 stars Miami must chase if they strike out on Dame Lillard

Damian Lillard trade rumors keep changing by the hour, but it seems that things are not trending in the Miami Heat's favor. That is a dramatic change...

Is Toronto serious about pursuing Dame or sabotaging Miami?

In a surprising development in the Damian Lillard trade negotiations, the Toronto Raptors have become a serious potential landing spot for the star....

NBA Insiders casts doubt on Heat's chances to land Lillard

Since early July, the Miami Heat have been the frontrunners to land Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard after he requested to be traded. And...

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NBA Rumors: Boston decides the fate of an "upset" Celtic

Fans of the Boston Celtics will soon get to see their revamped team in action with their first preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ersNBA...

This huge Heat-Blazers-Suns-Nets deal would shakeup NBA

It appears that there may finally be some movement on a long-discussed deal between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers ahead of NBA training...

Rumors: Suns linked to Blazers amid Lillard trade talks

Now that NBA free agency is winding down and the dust is starting to settle, it is clear that the Phoenix Suns have won the summer. Their big...

NBA Player Tiers: Ranking all 30 starting point guards

The point guard position likely ranks as the deepest position in the NBA, with just about every team having at least one good playmaker. That depth...

Insiders' Lillard update proves Miami holds all the cards

After relatively little movement on the Damian Lillard trade front, this week has seen several conflicting reports about a potential deal. That...

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The Spurs land a star in this proposed deal with Wolves

Both the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are up-and-coming NBA teams, and while they will be competing against each other for a spot in...

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Insider reveals the Bucks' "X factor" for keeping Giannis

It has certainly been an interesting summer for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks, who had the best record in the NBA, were bounced in the first round...

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NBA Rumors: Celtics guard "not happy" following failed trade

Despite a disappointing end to the 2022–23 NBA season, the Boston Celtics have mostly had a successful offseason. Compare that to nearly one year...

Miami ditches Lillard pursuit to land a star from Toronto

The Miami Heat have been laser-focused on their pursuit of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. But, with little progress seemingly being made...

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Latest moves by Warriors prove they're a work in progress

The Golden State Warriors 2023–24 season will soon begin in earnest, with training camp just a couple of weeks away. Even still, they are still...

A deleted post proves a Dame trade to Miami is inevitable

Another day and yet another bit of drama in the ongoing Damian Lillard saga. The Portland Trail Blazers star set the internet ablaze with a...

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Intel reveals surprise reason a Hawks-Raptors deal failed

With NBA training camp beginning in just a few weeks, time is running out for several teams to make major upgrades, including the Atlanta Hawks. The...

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6 Players the Pelicans might replace Zion Williamson with

2019 number-one overall pick Zion Williamson will soon enter his fifth season in the NBA, and most expected him to be a superstar by now. When he has...

A polarizing new rule is a double-edged sword for Clippers

The NBA recently announced new rules aimed at curbing the trend of resting stars. The rule was immediately seen as a response to teams like the LA...

Heat on the fence about dealing key player in Lillard trade

The Damian Lillard trade saga is still ongoing after more than two months with the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat at a standstill over a...

NBA Rumors: Knicks "guaranteed" to land a superstar

It is no secret that the New York Knicks have been pursuing a star, even while they have managed to build a solid team. In fact, last season's Knicks...

Predicting the ultimate All-NBA starting lineup in 5 years

All-NBA has taken on increasing importance and prestige in recent years, with making one of the three teams often tied to a player...

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How LeBron can follow in Kobe's footsteps and bolster legacy

Team USA suffered a disappointing FIBA World Cup finish after losing three of their final four games and being shut out from the podium. This has...

Rumors: Lillard sweepstakes have been narrowed to 2 teams

It has been two months since NBA star Damian Lillard demanded to be traded, but there has seemingly been little to no movement, if any. That still...

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Brook's strong World Cup play proves he thrives as a villain

On Sunday, a reeling Team USA faced off against Canada in the bronze medal game, hoping to salvage their disappointing World Cup with a third-place...

Team USA's World Cup failure will lead to a new Dream Team

Things clearly didn't go as planned for Team USA after losing not once but three times in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, including the Bronze Medal...

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