Tyler Key

Tyler Key

Joined: Jan 9, 2023

Tyler Key is a University of Kansas fan and Colorado sports enthusiast. He began covering college basketball, international soccer, and the NBA at studentunionsports.com in 2020. He broke onto the NBA coverage scene when his All-NBA Journeyman Team article was rewarded with a Google featured snippet in 2022. He now focuses solely on NBA content with Hoops Habit, most notably with his Forgotten Box Score Series articles.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 24: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court during the third quarter an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 24, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Why Denver’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is on the verge of a major honor

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 29: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center on October 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

5 ways the James Harden trade could backfire bigtime for the Clippers

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Jeff Green #32 of the Houston Rockets looks on during warm-up prior to the preseason game against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center on October 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

The All-NBA Journeyman team: 2023-2024 Edition

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Mark Williams #5 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts in the first quarter during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Spectrum Center on April 02, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Numbers Don’t Lie: Why the Hornets must play Mark Williams more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Seattle Sonics fans display signs as the support the Denver Nuggets against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SuperSonics aside, these are the 5 best Seattle expansion team names

The MSG Sphere lit up as a basketball to celebrate the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 9, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

5 Awesome Las Vegas expansion team names, 7 that would disappoint

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 29: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers controls the ball as Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets defends in the first quarter during Round 1, Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on May 29, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

This overlooked skill proves that Nikola Jokic is underrated defensively

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 27: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after dunking against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on March 27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)

5 NBA players who could join the exclusive 50/40/90 club in 2023–24

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 24: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at the TD Garden on March 24, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

New to the NBA? 5 reasons to join the Pacers’ fandom in 2023-2024

Keyonte George #3 of Utah Jazz reacts to hitting a three point basket against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter of a 2023 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Proof that making All-Summer League first team leads to NBA success

Devin Booker #1 All-NBA (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Way too early All-NBA team predictions for 2023-2024

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 22: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers controls the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on March 22, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

No, Lillard isn’t the best Blazer of all time; these two players were better

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 5: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder pushes the ball up the court against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of their NBA Summer League game July 5, 2023 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Thunder Summer League: Notes from Holmgren’s chaotic yet magical play

Josh Hart #3 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Team USA’s 2023 World Cup Roster: strengths, weaknesses, depth, more

Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

What would the 2022-2023 All-NBA teams look like under the new CBA?

NBA coaches Steve Kerr Warriors talks and Erik Spoelstra of the Heat (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2023-2024 NBA Coaches Tier List: Six coaches stand above the rest