DOG nEWS FEED
The 2024 Draft order is set! The Atlanta Hawks surprisingly jumped up 9 spots to capture the #1 overall pick.
A versatile 6’7 scorer, Kevin Huerter can light it up from deep + put the ball on the floor and get to the rack.
A late-bloomer outta USC, De’Anthony Melton makes a mark as a “breakstarter” & utility shutdown guy.
Wendell Carter Jr. is a highly skilled big w/ versatile tendencies - one of the most underrated bigs in the entire Association.
Australia’s Josh Giddey is a future superstar in OKC - do-it-all, passing wunderkind with countless, eye-popping dimes up his sleeve.
Trey Murphy III has a nearly perfect combination for sustainable success in the league: skilled, 6’9 forward w/ an accurate, laser J.
Jaden McDaniels: an intriguing, 6’10 forward w/ guard-like ball-handling ability & crazy defensive versatility.
A klutch shooting wing, Khris ‘Khash Money’Middleton has become a household name; (very) smooth scorer w/ a hypersonic shot release - solidified status as a Top DOG & bonafide late-game threat.
No back down in LA’s Austin Reaves: quickly earned the trust of his teammates and the coaching staff through clutch play and sharp attention to detail on both ends.
A ridiculously athletic wing, Norman Powell can make a tremendous difference on both sides of the ball.
Myles Turner, Indiana’s starting pivot, is skilled, plays w/ passion & understands what he needs to bring for the Pacers to come out on top.
Kevin Porter Jr. has crazy upside on the perimeter: potential as a go-to scorer & two-way playmaker.
GSW’s Undisputed X-Factor: (NBA Champion) Andrew Wiggins is a very talented & explosive athlete on the wing.
A former “Undisputed X-Factor,” Nic Claxton’s developed into Brooklyn’s #1 frontcourt player.
Today, the Boston Celtics secured their future by locking in their 2x All-Star with a historic contract: a staggering $304 million over the next five seasons.
Al Horford has taken the same, modest approach for 15+ years – and it’s paid off: he’s been one of the game’s top bigs during that span.
DOG PLAYER DIRECTORY
Welcome to DOG HOOPS’s Player Profile Database.
Here, you’ll find detailed descriptions of each player in the NBA. From well-known superstars like LeBron James & Stephen Curry to lesser-known talents like Day’Ron Sharpe & Dean Wade, we’ve got you covered.
Navigate through profiles of your favorite hooper – featuring signature! moves, career stats, brief “scouting reports,” & DogTags (key identifiers: ex. Power Dunker, Bucket-Getter, Sixth Man & more!) - click each image for a full profile!
DOG STATUS TIERS
DIFFERENT BREED • The game’s most elite talent: Top 15 NBA Superstars.
TOP DOGS • Go-to players and franchise-level talent.
FUTURE TOP DOGS •Up & coming players (3 yrs. experience or less) who are on the track to stardom in the NBA.
HYBRIDS •Rare veterans (10+ years of exp. or higher) that fall under multiple categories -- either Star UnderDOG + Salty DOG or Top DOG + Salty DOG.
STAR UNDERDOGS •Top-notch role players to borderline stars.
SALTY DOGS •Aging stars adjusting to a lesser role or any vet with 10+ years experience.
UNDERDOGS •From a 12th man to a role player/specialist - key to any squad.
ROOKS • First-year players.
FEATURED PROFILE
DIFFERENT BREED
• The game’s most elite talent: Top 12 NBA Superstars.
Top DOGs
• Go-to players and franchise-level talent.
Hybrids
• Rare veterans (10+ years of exp. or higher) that fall under multiple categories -- either Star UnderDOG + Salty DOG or Top DOG + Salty DOG.
Star UnderDOGs
• Top-notch role players to borderline stars.
Future Top DOGs
• Up & coming players (3 yrs. experience or less) who are on track to stardom in the NBA.
Salty DOGs
• Aging stars adjusting to a lesser role or any vet with 10+ years experience - pivotal players for any organization.
UnderDOGs
• From a 12th man to a role player/specialist - key to any squad.
ROOKS (2023-24)
NBA COLLECTIBLES
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Superstar performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Series tied, 2-2.