Hassan Whiteside

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside is one of the veteran big men who is expected to be traded during the 2020-21 NBA season. With the team currently heading into another huge disappointment, most people think the Kings will try flipping his expiring contract into precious assets before the 2021 trade deadline, rather than lose him […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran Marc Gasol in the 2020 free agency with the hope that he would be a major upgrade over Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee at the center position. Unfortunately, as of now, Gasol has been a disappointment. With his decreased mobility and stamina, some have doubts that he could effectively […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may currently own the best record in the Western Conference, but they are still expected to be aggressive on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. As other title contenders grow stronger, the Lakers should make sure that LeBron James and Anthony Davis have all the necessary help they need to […]

Ten years after beginning his professional basketball career as a second-round draft pick of the Sacramento Kings, big man Hassan Whiteside appears to be returning to where it all started for him. According to a report by ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday, the 31-year-old Whiteside has agreed to a one-year deal with the team, per […]

Anthony Davis has played a key role in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ successful 2019-20 season, which saw them post a Western Conference-best 49-14 record before the season was paused due to the coronavirus outbreak. But even with most expectations pointing to the All-Star big man signing a new, lucrative contract with Los Angeles this summer, […]

In the days leading up to the February 6 trade deadline, the Portland Trail Blazers did some retooling to their roster, acquiring Trevor Ariza from the Sacramento Kings and making him their new starting small forward. However, a new report suggests that the team had tried to land an even bigger fish in the form […]

With the team off to a slow start in the 2019-20 NBA season, rumors have started to circulate that the Portland Trail Blazers would be seeking a major roster upgrade before the 2020 February NBA trade deadline. Though Carmelo Anthony is performing well in his first few games with the Trail Blazers, Portland obviously needs […]

As the Spurs continue to struggle in the 2019-20 NBA season, rumors have started to swirl around All-Star center LaMarcus Aldridge and his future with San Antonio. Instead of remaining a mediocre team in the Western Conference, most people believe that the Spurs are better off tearing down their roster and undergoing a rebuilding process. […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers struggling to consistently win games earlier in the 2019-20 NBA season, rumors have started to swirl that they are planning to be active on the trade market before the 2020 February trade deadline. The team may have the explosive backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, but they obviously […]

The explosive backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum reached another milestone in the 2018-19 NBA season when they carried the Portland Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. However, after being swept by the Golden State Warriors, it’s crystal clear that the Trail Blazers still need to […]

Looking at the NBA landscape with days remaining before the 2019-20 regular season kicks off, it can be argued that none of the league’s 30 teams have a trio of players worthy of being called a “Big Three.” Although this could point to additional parity and a less predictable race to the playoffs, Bleacher Report […]

Veteran center Hassan Whiteside was nothing but a huge disappointment from the time he inked a max contract with the Miami Heat in the summer of 2016. After another season filled with drama and frustrations, the Heat finally decided to part ways with Whiteside, sending him to the Portland Trail Blazers in the four-team deal […]

After suffering huge disappointment in the 2019-20 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers once again became the center of various trade rumors this summer. Though they already made it clear to everyone in the league that they currently have no intention of trading Kevin Love, the Cavaliers are still highly expected to trade some of their […]

The explosive backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum reached another milestone in the 2018-19 NBA season when they led the Portland Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. However, after being swept by the Golden State Warriors in a best-of-seven series, it’s becoming more clear that the […]

The explosive backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum may have reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in the 2018-19 NBA season, but most people still don’t see the Portland Trail Blazers as a legitimate title contender in the NBA. The crazy 2019 NBA offseason featured the birth of several powerhouse […]

Although the Portland Trail Blazers lost Jusuf Nurkic to a broken leg late in the 2018-19 regular season, the team was able to land another capable starting center earlier this month, as they acquired Hassan Whiteside from the Miami Heat in a four-team trade that also involved the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers reached another milestone in the 2018-19 NBA season when they made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. However, their recent loss against the Golden State Warriors showed that the explosive backcourt duo of C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard wasn’t enough for the Trail Blazers to […]

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were mathematically, and therefore officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking the sixth straight year the team will not be taking part in postseason action. That also means the Lakers will be participating in the upcoming draft lottery, though as of Thursday, the team only has a 3 percent chance […]

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to struggle in the 2018-19 NBA season and as of now, they are on a five-game losing streak, sitting in the No. 14 spot in the Western Conference with a 19-27 record. While the Grizzlies aren’t expected to make much impact in the deep Western Conference, rumors and speculations continue to […]

Despite being hit by multiple injuries, the Miami Heat continue to keep their playoff hopes alive in the 2018-19 NBA season and as of now, they are sitting in the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 21-20 record. However, in order to make a deep playoff run, the Heat should consider improving […]

Since the 2018 NBA offseason, rumors and speculation have been circulating that the Miami Heat are parting ways with veteran center Hassan Whiteside. However, even though Whiteside publicly expressed his frustration and desire to play somewhere else, Heat President Pat Riley still decided to enter the 2018-19 NBA season with him on their roster. Unfortunately, […]

When he demanded a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler named the Miami Heat as one of his preferred trade destinations. The Heat didn’t waste the opportunity to add a legitimate NBA superstar on their team and engaged in a trade discussion with the Timberwolves. Unfortunately, talked between the two teams fractured after the […]

Since the 2018 NBA offseason started, rumors and speculation continue to circulate that the Miami Heat will be parting ways with center Hassan Whiteside. After finding himself out of the Heat’s rotation, Whiteside expressed his frustration and publicly stated his desire to join a new team that can give the opportunity to prove himself in […]

Rumors regarding Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler’s apparent trade demands have dominated the NBA landscape since the start of the week, but he might not be the only NBA star looking for a change of scenery. Earlier in the offseason, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was widely believed to be unhappy with his reduced role […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be heading to training camp with three centers on their roster – JaVale McGee, Ivica Zubac, and Moritz Wagner. Unfortunately, none of those big men looked ready for the starting role. McGee spent the most of his NBA career coming off the bench, while Zubac and Wagner need to show […]

Since the start of the 2018 NBA offseason, rumors and speculations continue to swirl that Hassan Whiteside will be leaving the Miami Heat. After returning from injury, the 29-year-old center publicly expressed his frustration with the Heat for receiving lack of playing time and said he wants to be on a team who can give […]

In the past months, rumors and speculations have continued to swirl that Hassan Whiteside and the Miami Heat will be parting ways this offseason. After returning from an injury, Whiteside expressed his frustration with the team due to lack of playing time, heating up the speculation that he wants to be traded somewhere else. Earlier […]

If the latest rumors from behind the scenes are to be believed, three key players from last year’s Miami Heat team, including center Hassan Whiteside, could be included in potential trades to take place in the ongoing offseason. In his regular column for the Miami Herald, Barry Jackson took a look at the Heat’s salary […]

Since the end of the 2017-18 NBA season, rumors and speculations continue to swirl that Hassan Whiteside will be parting ways with the Miami Heat this summer. Whiteside expressed his frustration with his lack of playing time, creating the speculations that he is no longer happy in Miami. However, there is a growing optimism in […]

Despite the departure of LeBron James in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still aiming to remain competitive next season. They recently gave Kevin Love a four-year, $120 million contract extension to officially make him the new face of the franchise. LeBron could be just a one man, but no one can deny the fact […]

In the past months, rumors and speculations continue to swirl around Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside who is expected to be traded this offseason. After receiving a limited playing time in the 2017-18 NBA season, Whiteside expressed his frustration, hinting at the possibility that he already wants his way out of the Heat. However, with […]

Things haven’t gone as well as expected for Jahlil Okafor, the third pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, who posted good numbers in his rookie year but has struggled with injuries in the two seasons since then. With reports suggesting that Okafor won’t be returning to the Brooklyn Nets for the 2018-19 season, it would […]

It was two years ago when the Miami Heat still considered center Hassan Whiteside as the face of their franchise. His impressive performance in his first two seasons in Miami convinced the Heat to give him a four-year, $94.4 million contract in the summer of 2016. In the 2016-17 NBA season, Whiteside immediately proved his […]

Unlike in the past offseasons, the Miami Heat were noticeably silent when the 2018 NBA free agency started. With a little salary cap flexibility, the Heat was unable to join the pursuit for marquee free agents like LeBron James, Chris Paul, Paul George, DeAndre Jordan, and DeMarcus Cousins. The same thing could happen in the […]

The departure of LeBron James in Cleveland is inevitable after the Golden State Warriors swept the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. With James expected to opt out of the final year of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent, Stephen A. Smith of ESPN mentioned seven potential landing spots for the All-Star forward in […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has gone through ups and downs in the 2017-18 NBA season. Aside from suffering multiple injuries, the 28-year-old big man found himself having a limited role in Coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. Since publicly expressing his frustration with the team, rumors started to swirl that Whiteside and the Heat are headed […]

The 2017-18 NBA season didn’t go well for Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside. Aside from suffering injuries, he found himself having limited playing time and mostly out of the court during crucial situations. Before the season officially came to an end for the Heat, Whiteside publicly expressed his frustration with his diminished role, heating up […]

Since publicly expressing his frustration with his lack of playing time with the Miami Heat, rumors started to swirl that Hassan Whiteside could be on his way out of South Beach. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald recently reported that there is “strong support” from numerous people in the Heat organization to trade the disgruntled […]

Hassan Whiteside is one of the most talented big men in the NBA and many thought he would be the face of the Miami Heat for a long time. Unfortunately, it appears that Whiteside could end up being on his way out of Miami as early as this offseason. Trade rumors have already been swirling […]

The 2017-18 NBA season is officially over for the Miami Heat after they suffered a first-round elimination in the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. With their eyes focused on the upcoming offseason, the Heat reportedly plan to make changes on their roster, and according to Tom D’Angelo of the Palm Beach Post, Miami’s “biggest priority” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have secured the eighth and final playoffs seed after the Detroit Pistons dropped a 115-108 game to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, earning them a second straight trip to the postseason. While it is a promising development for head coach Joe Prunty’s squad, many analysts believe that the team still needs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking good these past few weeks, winning nine of their last 10 games. With LeBron James apparently staying in Cleveland, the team should go “all-in” on trying to acquire Hassan Whiteside this summer, Basketball Insiders suggests. Incredibly, James has been playing the best basketball of his so far 15-year career, producing […]

After ranting about limited playing time, Hassan Whiteside could part ways with the Miami Heat in the upcoming offseason. Several NBA teams who are in dire need of a superstar center could express interest in trading for the disgruntled big man. Will the Cleveland Cavaliers be in the mix of potential Whiteside suitors? Zach Buckley […]

Hassan Whiteside publicly expressed frustration about his playing minutes and openly said that he is unsure of his future role with the Miami Heat. His rant generated speculation that the Heat will eventually decide to trade Whiteside after this season. Whiteside’s numbers and playing time are down from last season, but the 28-year-old is still […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside could part ways with their respective teams in the upcoming offseason. Leonard’s injury continues to worsen the drama surrounding the Spurs, while Whiteside recently expressed his frustration with his lack of playing time in Miami. If the problem can’t be fixed, both superstars […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are poised to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2003-04 NBA season. The Timberwolves are making great progress under head coach Tom Thibodeau, but they still need to make bold moves to line themselves up with elite teams in the league. According to Trey Flynn of Dunking With The […]

There are rumors that the Miami Heat would be looking to re-tool their roster this summer and Hassan Whiteside’s is one of the names expected to be placed on the trade block. Sun Sentinel‘s Ira Winderman suggested that a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks for a package centered on Khris Middleton would make sense for […]

With only 21 games left in their campaign this season, the Miami Heat (32-29) are looking ready to hold on to the eighth and final playoffs spot in the Eastern Conference. The team is now three-and-a-half games ahead of ninth-seed Detroit Pistons, who are currently looking disorganized with their new signing Blake Griffin. The Heat […]

Miami Heat trade rumors might finally lead to something in the next 24 hours. As the NBA trade deadline winds down, though, fans should feel confident that center Hassan Whiteside isn’t about to be dealt. Though there had been a number of Heat rumors involving his name over the past few months, a new report […]

After 53 games, the Miami Heat is still consistently inconsistent. There are times that the Heat looks like they could beat any team in the NBA, and there are times that Miami looks like a lottery team. While they are still involved in a tightly contested playoff race in the Eastern Conference, it is clear […]