Sam Yip

Greg Oden Q&A: 'I’m not going to let basketball determine the type of person I’m going to be' One of the biggest ‘what-ifs’ in NBA history is how great Greg Oden could have become. The 2007 No. 1 pick came into the league with projections from almost everyone that he was on his …

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with Greg Oden about his career dealing with injuries, his love for the city of Portland, his experience in China, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/greg-o...

Draft prospect Rasheer Fleming Q&A: With the spacing in the NBA, there's so much more I can do Rasheer Fleming has all the physical attributes that will make NBA scouts salivate in anticipation of what he can become. At 6-foot-8 with a wingspan of over 7-foot-5, Fleming has all the tools to …

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with first-round prospect Rasheer Fleming about his drastic improvements this past season, his player comps, what he still needs to work on, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/rashee...

Walter Clayton Jr: 'If you look too far ahead, it might distract you from where you’re at in the current moment' Walter Clayton Jr., the star of the 2025 NCAA Champion Florida Gators, is carrying his scorching hot stock right into this upcoming draft. Currently, As of now, Clayton is projected in our Aggregat…

Spoke with collegiate champion Walter Clayton Jr for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about the draft process, his journey, the magic tourney run by Florida, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/walter...

AJ Dybantsa: 'My voice is actually pretty powerful, guys listen to what I say' AJ Dybantsa has just been biding his time to get to the NBA. With him finishing up his senior year at Utah Prep, he is set to join BYU for his likely one-and-done season. ESPN named Dybantsa the No…

Spoke with AJ Dybantsa in Portland during the Nike Hoop Summit for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about his growth over the past year, balancing competitiveness with camaraderie with opponents, his future, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/aj-dyb...

Nike Hoop Summit Notebook: Standouts for Team USA and Team World Every year, the start of the next NBA Draft cycle is marked by the Nike Hoops Summit. This season’s event carried extra anticipation, as four of the top five projected prospects were in atten…

My dispatch from Portland with @cyroasseo.bsky.social for
@hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social for the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit on players to watch hoopshype.com/lists/nike-h...

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Legendary NBA writer Jack McCallum: Michael Jordan kind of needed Sports Illustrated. LeBron doesn’t need anybody Hall of Fame basketball writer Jack McCallum started covering the NBA in 1981, just as the Magic Johnson, Larry Bird rivalry was taking shape. After authoring 12 books, including the bestseller Dre…

Thanks to @samcyip.bsky.social for this story on HoopsHype. Apparently he asked a question and I never shut up. I'm sure there are a few factual answers in there but just overlook them. I had shaved my 'stache by then, but did Mike D'Antoni still have his? I can't tell. bit.ly/4j3r6Ti

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Legendary NBA writer Jack McCallum: Michael Jordan kind of needed Sports Illustrated. LeBron doesn’t need anybody Hall of Fame basketball writer Jack McCallum started covering the NBA in 1981, just as the Magic Johnson, Larry Bird rivalry was taking shape. After authoring 12 books, including the bestseller Dre…

Spoke to the great @jackmack12.bsky.social for
@hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about his time covering the league, following the Steve Nash Suns for a season, David Stern, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/legend...

Zach Edey: 'It's been an up and down season for sure' After winning the Naismith College Player of the Year for two straight seasons at Purdue, Zach Edey was drafted ninth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies. Many wondered if his game could adapt to the …

Spoke with Zach Edey for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about the ebbs and flows of his rookie year, advice from teammates, a Yao Ming anecdote and more. hoopshype.com/lists/zach-e...

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: The best centers available POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS /POWER FORWARDS

Check out our @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft: The best centers available rankings!

Maryland’s Derik Queen, who hit the game-winner against CSU, headlines the list with his polished post moves and offensive versatility: hoopshype.com/lists/aggreg...

Scotty Pippen Jr: I've carved out my own path now Over the last two seasons, Scotty Pippen Jr. has established himself as an impactful NBA player. Ever since leaving the Lakers after his rookie year, he has been a staple rotation point guard in th…

Talked with Scotty Pippen Jr recently for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about constant changing roles on the Grizzlies, growing up behind the shadows of his father, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/scotty...

Thanks again to @samcyip.bsky.social of @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social for putting this all together.

I’m back in on the NBA Top 10 tonight and will have a new Euroleague Top 10 tomorrow.

I had a great time talking to Sam for this @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social piece.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m living a dream.

That dream is only possible because of so many basketball fans from around the world.

Thanks to everyone for watching and thanks for doing this, Sam!

Appreciate you taking time to talk to me about this!

'I don't know who on the internet has been treated better than me': A chat with NBA TV's GOATmentator Beau Estes, aka “The GOATmentator,” is as renowned as they come when someone thinks about the voice behind NBA highlights. When that famous gravelly voice comes on with basketball highl…

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I talked with the great @nbabeau.bsky.social about his career as the voice behind NBA highlights, his thought process going into calling his renowned Top 10 plays, getting recognition globally, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/i-dont...

Hi Jack, I was wondering if you would be interested in an interview with HoopsHype to talk about topics like this. What email is best to reach you at? Thanks

Yves Missi: 'You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take, so just go for it' Drafted 21st overall in this past draft, Yves Missi became the fifth active player from Cameroon to make the NBA ranks. Playing for the Pelicans in an otherwise forgetful season, the 20-year-old ha…

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I sat down with Yves Missi to discuss his surprising rookie campaign, his upbringing, Joel Embiid, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/yves-m...

DeMarcus Cousins Q&A: 'I ended up with a narrative that I don't think I necessarily deserved' DeMarcus Cousins, the four-time NBA All-Star, embarked on a new chapter overseas after telling HoopsHype in early 2024 that he was done pursuing an NBA comeback. Since then, the 6-foot-10, Cousins …

Me and @cyroasseo.bsky.social talked with Demarcus Cousins for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about his thoughts on the Kings organization as a whole, if the Pelicans are cursed, and more hoopshype.com/lists/demarc...

We spoke with the 'Last Dance' producer about his Olympic basketball documentary 'Court of Gold' Jake Rogal, who helped produce “The Last Dance,” can now add directing a sports feature to his resume with “Court of Gold,” a six-part Netflix documentary series following t…

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke to the director of Netflix's Court of Gold, Jake Rogal, about putting together a six-part docuseries that followed four national teams through the Paris Olympics, how he accidentally got Kevin Durant in tears on camera, & more
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Tacko Fall: All I need is the right opportunity Regarded as one of the tallest living humans at 7-foot-6, Tacko Fall played in the NBA with Boston for two seasons before a brief stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. From there, he spent two years …

Spoke with Tacko Fall for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, about his career overseas, his bond with the Celtics, his popularity, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/tacko-...

Killian Hayes: 'You can't take everything off the Internet' Killian Hayes came into the league full of promise. Drafted 7th in the shortened COVID season, Hayes was brought to Detroit to be their franchise floor general. However, after several underwhelming…

Talked with Killian Hayes at the G League Showcase for @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about his altered shooting mechanics, the online discourse about him, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/killia...

Jarrett Allen Q&A: Cavs 15-0 start, Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson, Conference Finals expectations Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen spoke with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto about Cleveland’s historic start to the season, what Donovan Mitchell’s extension meant for the city …

Jarrett Allen on Cleveland Cavaliers expectations: “I think we want to make it to the Conference Finals. I think that’s the expectation for everybody around the league. Put the floor there.”

More from our interview on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. hoopshype.com/lists/jarret...

Robert Covington: 'I know I have a lot to give and when the time comes, I'll be prepared for it' Robert Covington came into the league at the perfect time. The demand for the skillset of three-and-D players was at a premium and Covington quickly realized that and seized his opportunity. Having…

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with Robert Covington about his career so far, his hunger to get back in the NBA, his time with the Clippers, and more. hoopshype.com/lists/robert...