HoopsHype explained

HoopsHype
Founder:Jorge Sierra
Owner:USA Today Sports Media Group
Type:Sports

HoopsHype is a website that focuses on basketball news, particularly about the National Basketball Association (NBA).

History

The website was founded by Jorge Sierra, who has operated it since 2002.[1] Sierra runs the site with Angel Marin and Raul Barrigon.[1] In March 2008, the website was acquired by Fantasy Sports Ventures.[2] Later, in February 2012, USA Today Sports Media Group acquired the website.[3]

Focused on news relating to the NBA, the site is noted for its frequent publishing of rumor mill topics relating to the NBA, as well as information relating to agents, and for its profiles and interviews of NBA players.[1] [4] [5] The website and its content has been cited by sports media writers such as Bill Simmons and Pablo S. Torre,[6] [7] as well as other sports news websites such as Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated.[8] [9] [10] [11] Due to its highly focused content, it has been commented on as a source of news for those especially passionate about NBA news and information.[6] During a 2015 interview by ESPN, NBA player Jamal Crawford stated: "I watch League Pass every second. I'm on HoopsHype, I'm on ESPN, I can tell you about whosever's [''[[sic]]] game you want to know about. Because I breathe it. I loved basketball before I loved anything else."[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adams. Russell. The NBA's Top Gossips. subscription. The Wall Street Journal. March 21, 2008. May 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: Fantasy Sports Ventures Acquires HoopsHype.com Site. Sports Business Journal. March 25, 2008. May 24, 2024.
  3. USA TODAY Sports Re-launches HoopsHype. PR Newswire. October 10, 2013. May 24, 2024.
  4. Web site: Heitner. Darren. Take Your Pick: HoopsHype Or DraftExpress. Bleacher Report. April 26, 2008. May 24, 2024.
  5. Web site: Forsberg. Chris. Did Pietrus interest expire at deadline?. ESPN. July 7, 2011. May 24, 2024.
  6. Web site: Simmons. Bill. Bill Simmons. NBA trade value rankings, King James version . ESPN. February 12, 2009. May 24, 2024. "I spent two solid work days researching this year's column; [...] treated HoopsHype's salary Web site like Dirk Diggler treated Rollergirl (note: had to make the mandatory "Boogie Nights" reference early so we don't have to think about it)".
  7. Web site: Torre. Pablo S.. Pablo S. Torre. Mad Money. ESPN The Magazine. ESPN. October 27, 2016. May 24, 2024.
  8. Web site: Conway. Tyler. NBA Rumors: Brandon Ingram Seen as 'Most Likely' Pelicans Trade Candidate by Execs. Bleacher Report. May 10, 2024. May 24, 2024.
  9. Web site: Quinn. Sam. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh considered Bulls in 2010, per report; here's how it could've been done . CBS Sports. July 1, 2020. May 24, 2024.
  10. Web site: Moura. Pedro. Kobe Tracker, 01.24.11. ESPN. January 24, 2011. May 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Stinar. Ben. Los Angeles Lakers Player Reportedly Makes Decision On NBA Future . Sports Illustrated. May 7, 2024. May 24, 2024.
  12. Web site: Jackson. Scoop. Scoop Jackson (writer). Q&A: Jamal Crawford, born for this. ESPN. February 6, 2015. May 24, 2024.

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