Cyro Asseo

By Cyro Asseo

As an NBA multimedia journalist at HoopsHype, I’m in my seventh season covering the NBA and my 18th season following it with unwavering dedication. I take pride in engaging audiences through both writ... more

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December 09, 2025 Hawks, Pistons & Raptors Interested In Anthony Davis
The Dallas Mavericks are finally entering the spotlight as one of the
most intriguing teams on the trade market. After parting ways with Nico
Harrison, the Mavs have remained patient and repeatedly signaled they
want to evaluate the roster with full health before making major
decisions. But around the league, executives believe Dallas is preparing
to move several veteran pieces if the right deals surface.
Cyro Asseo breaks down why the Mavericks are now open to trading Anthony
Davis, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and D’Angelo Russell—and what
this shift says about the franchise’s long-term direction. We also dig
into which teams could aggressively pursue Davis, including the Pistons,
Raptors, and Hawks, and how those organizations view him as a potential
piece to vault them into Eastern Conference contention.
Plus: What Klay wants, why Gafford’s contract structure matters, and how
D’Angelo Russell fits into Dallas’ evolving timeline.
Stay locked in for full trade analysis, team fits, and what a Mavericks
reset could mean for the West.
#dallasmavericks #mavs #anthonydavis #danielgafford #klaythompson #dangelorussell #nba2025 #nbatrade #nbatraderumors #cyroasseo #hoopshype #nbanews #mavericksnews #easternconference #pistons #raptors #hawks
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25min
December 09, 2025 Bennedict Mathurin’s Make-or-Break Season: What It Means For Indiana Pacers
Cyro Asseo breaks down one of the most fascinating evaluation puzzles in
the NBA this season: Bennedict Mathurin’s Year 4 ascension — and the
brutal reality of what it means for his future with the Indiana Pacers.
With Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner out, Mathurin has been thrust
into a role he’s never held: primary perimeter scorer, on-ball creator,
and the player defenses load up on every night. Cyro explains how losing
Haliburton’s playmaking ecosystem and Turner’s floor spacing has
reshaped the geometry of the floor, exposing both Mathurin’s strengths
and his limitations.
From his downhill scoring and elite free-throw generation to his
“East–West” overdribbling, defensive inconsistencies, and ongoing
friction with Rick Carlisle’s flow-based system, this video details why
Mathurin’s evaluation is so complex — and why his restricted free agency
in 2026 is shaping into a high-stakes financial chess match for
Indiana.
Cyro also breaks down how Mathurin fits with each of the nine other
rotation players, why Jay Huff is secretly his best partner, how the
“Football Play” is unlocking pieces of his game, and why this season
might be forcing the Pacers toward a franchise-defining choice: trade
him, pay him, or reimagine his role entirely.
Catch the full deep dive and stay locked in for more Pacers analysis all
season long.
#bennedictmathurin #pacers #indianapacers #cyroasseo #hoopshype #nba2025 #mathurin #tyresehaliburton #pascalsiakam #pacersnews #nbaanalysis #nbabreakdownSocials:
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19min
December 08, 2025 Miami Heat Interested In Ja Morant Trade?
Reports indicate that the Miami Heat have internally discussed the idea
of pursuing Ja Morant, exploring whether their organizational structure
and culture could help him thrive. Before the Giannis headlines even
broke, Miami was already viewed as a surprising buyer in this trade
market—now the possibility of Morant entering those conversations adds
another layer to the Heat’s ambitions.
In this video, Cyro Asseo breaks down what these internal discussions
mean, why Miami believes its infrastructure could benefit a player like
Ja Morant, and how this aligns with the franchise’s long-term goals. We
also look at what a potential pursuit might signal about Miami’s
confidence in its development system and roster direction.
Stay locked in for more Heat coverage and trade-season updates.
#miamiheat #jamorant #heatnation #nba2025 #hoopshype #cyroasseo #miaminews #heatnews #memphisgrizzlies #nbatrade #nbatraderumors #nba
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13min
December 08, 2025 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Projecting Draft Stocks That'll Rise & Fall
Cyro Asseo launches the 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0, joined by special guest
Michael Visenberg — better known as @NBADraftMikeyV, contributor for
Get In The Game 101. The two dive deep into the top of the class,
breaking down headliners Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa,
and a wave of fast-rising prospects. They debate ceilings, ideal team
fits, breakout candidates, and which draft stocks are poised to rise or
slide as the cycle unfolds.
Find timestamps for every prospect, bold predictions on who should go
No. 1, and how the 2026 class stacks up against recent drafts. Drop your
own mock in the comments and subscribe so you don’t miss the next
update!
#nbadraft2026 #mockdraft #cyroasseo #michaelvisenberg #nbadraftmikeyv #darrynpeterson #camboozer #ajdybantsa #hoopshype #getinthegame101 #basketball #nba
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1h 27min
December 08, 2025 Pelicans Might Trade Trey Murphy & Herb Jones
Reporting around the New Orleans Pelicans took a turn today, with
conflicting signals emerging about the team’s stance on Herb Jones, Trey
Murphy, and even Zion Williamson. Jake Fischer reported that New
Orleans has begun showing a willingness to listen to offers for Jones
and Murphy—two players who would instantly draw league-wide interest.
Hours later, Shamit Dua pushed back, saying the Pelicans have not held
trade conversations about any of the three.
In this video, Cyro Asseo breaks down what’s real, what’s noise, and how
front-office posturing shapes trade-season reporting. We look at why
Herb Jones and Trey Murphy are so highly valued, what a potential shift
in New Orleans’ direction would signal, and why both reports may still
be true in different ways.
Stay locked in for more Pelicans coverage and league-wide updates.
#pelicans #herbjones #treymurphy #zionwilliamson #nba #nba2025 #hoopshype #cyroasseo #nbatrade #pelicansnews #nbaupdates #neworleanspelicans #nbaheadlines

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14min
December 02, 2025 Phoenix Suns Are BETTER Than You Think
What Brian Gregory and Jordan Ott have built in Phoenix isn’t luck —
it’s a blueprint. When the Suns shifted away from the expensive,
top-heavy star model, most people expected a step back. Instead, Phoenix
built an identity around Devin Booker, combining structure,
development, and modern basketball principles to create one of the
league’s most organized, competitive teams.
After a rough 3–5 start and a minus-12 net rating, the Suns locked in.
They ripped off five straight wins and posted a +10.8 net rating over a
ten-game stretch — fourth in the NBA. That’s not variance. That’s
chemistry, coaching clarity, and personnel that fit the system. Gregory
targeted specific archetypes through the draft — Ryan Dunn and Oso
Ighodaro weren’t just picks; they were system fits for Ott’s
switch-heavy, high-IQ defensive style.
Ott, in his first year, has delivered exactly what Phoenix needed: pace,
spacing, threes, and toughness. The Suns rank top-five in threes made,
run a 119.6 offensive rating during their surge, and have built a
defensive identity rooted in pressure and live-ball turnovers. Veterans
like Dillon Brooks, Royce O’Neale, and Jordan Goodwin stabilize the
lineups, allowing high-upside rookies like Maluach and Fleming to
develop at the right pace.
Collin Gillespie has been the catalyst off the bench, posting historic
production and keeping the offense elite even when Booker sits. Surround
that with shooters like Grayson Allen, a healthy Mark Williams, and an
incoming Jalen Green, and the roster has balance, IQ, and versatility
that simply wasn’t there last season.
Bottom line: the Suns didn’t rebuild — they re-engineered. Gregory set
the personnel vision, Ott installed the system, and the result is a
modern, disciplined, sustainable style built around Devin Booker. This
is Phoenix basketball with purpose — and it’s winning games.
#phoenixsuns #nba #cyroasseo #hoopshype #devinbooker #nba2025 #sunsnation #jordanoftt #briangregory #sunsbasketball

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15min
December 01, 2025 Memphis Grizzlies Have A BEAST In Zach Edey
Zach Edey’s rise in Memphis isn’t luck — it’s architecture. Since returning from ankle surgery on November 15th, Edey has gone from long-term project to structural pillar in Head Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s system. This isn’t a hot streak; this is Memphis executing a blueprint that elevates Edey, frees up Jaren Jackson Jr., and gives Ja Morant the interior force he’s always needed.
Edey’s impact jumps off the page. A 32–17–16 performance against Sacramento, a +39 in a tight game versus New Orleans — these are domination metrics. And he’s doing it while Ja is out, proving his production isn’t dependent on star creation. Since his return, the Grizzlies have restored their old identity: elite rebounding, physical interior scoring, and complete control of the paint. The system has unlocked him — his boards jumped from 7.6 to 13.4 per game under Iisalo, and Memphis is outrebounding opponents by nearly 13 a night.
His fit with the core is where the game plan becomes obvious. Edey takes the heavy center matchups, letting JJJ slide back into his ideal weak-side disruptor role. For Ja, he’s the runway — a massive screener with real roll gravity, reviving the Steven Adams synergy Memphis thrived on. He collapses defenses without spacing the floor, opening clean looks for shooters and cutters.
Offensively and defensively, this is Iisalo’s design: pace, target-hunting actions, aggressive P&R coverage, and disciplined interior structure. Edey is the anchor of it all. The rotation fits around him — JJJ at the four, Landale as the change-of-pace big, Aldama providing versatility, and Brandon Clarke returning soon to add athletic contrast.
To maximize this surge, Memphis must keep sharpening the details: tighten Edey’s pick-and-roll defense, build his short-roll passing reads, and manage pace so his minutes stay dominant.
Bottom line: Zach Edey is no longer a developmental bet. He’s the foundation of Memphis’ new identity — and the Grizzlies’ ceiling just rose with him.
#zachedey #memphisgrizzlies #nba #hoopshype #cyroasseo #nba2025 #grizzliesnation #jarennjacksonjr #jamorant #grizzliesbasketball

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16min
November 30, 2025 Dallas Mavericks Have UNLEASHED Cooper Flagg
Cyro Asseo breaks down the Dallas Mavericks’ full organizational reset
and why everything now centers around one player: Cooper Flagg. After a
5–15 start and the fallout of the Luka Dončić trade, Cyro explains why
Dallas is abandoning the old win-now blueprint and committing to a
long-term rebuild designed entirely around Flagg’s development.
Cyro dives into the Mavericks’ strategic directives — from trading
Anthony Davis for draft capital, to preserving Kyrie Irving’s value, to
the critical positional shift that unlocked Flagg’s offensive surge. He
also analyzes Flagg’s early-season splits, the failed point guard
experiment, Jason Kidd’s adjustments, and how Dallas must structure its
roster with a real initiator, elite spacing, and switchable defenders.
This is the new era of Mavericks basketball. The Flagg era. And Cyro
lays out the exact blueprint for how Dallas can build a contender by
2028–29 if they get the next four years right.
#cyroasseo #dallasmavericks #cooperflagg #mavericksrebuild #nba2025
#hoopshype #mavsnews #nba #mavericks #cooperflaggmavs #flaggera
#mavsretool #nbarebuild
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21min
November 28, 2025 Boston Celtics Trading Anfernee Simons & Sam Hauser?
The Celtics are exploring ways to navigate their luxury tax situation,
and league sources tell HoopsHype that dealing Anfernee Simons’ expiring
contract or moving Sam Hauser’s new four-year, $45 million deal are
among the options being evaluated. Boston isn’t eager to attach a
first-round pick to move Simons, but the front office is open to the
right opportunity—especially if it brings them below the tax line.
In this breakdown, Cyro Asseo explains Boston’s cap outlook, why Simons
and Hauser are involved in trade talks, and which teams could emerge as
potential partners.
Stay locked in for more Celtics and league trade updates.
#celtics #nba #hoopshype #cyroasseo #anferneesimons #samhauser #nbatraderumors #nba2025 #celticsnews #nbatradenews
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17min
November 28, 2025 Blazers, Bucks, Clippers, Grizzlies & Heat Interested In DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan continues to draw strong interest around the league as we
move closer to the trade deadline. According to recent reporting, the
Bucks, Clippers, Heat, Blazers, and Grizzlies are all monitoring DeRozan
as a potential one-year rental. Teams see his contract and veteran
scoring punch as a valuable short-term upgrade, making him one of the
more fascinating names to watch.
In this video, we break down which teams make the most sense, what a
DeRozan deal could look like, and how his expiring contract shapes the
market.
Stay tuned for more league-wide updates and trade coverage.
#demarderozan #nba #hoopshype #cyroasseo #nbatraderumors #bucks #clippers #heat #blazers #grizzlies #nbatradenews #nba2025
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