<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:flatplan="https://www.wearemathematics.co.uk/flatplan-feedspec/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:mi="http://schemas.ingestion.microsoft.com/common/" version="2.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://hoopshabit.com/feed" rel="alternate" type="application/xml"/><description></description><title>Hoops Habit Feed</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com</link><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="http://www.hoopshabit.com/videologo.png"/><itunes:keywords>nba,nba,podcast,basketball,basketball,podcast,hoopshabit,your,nba,fix</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>HoopsHabit.com presents "Your NBA Fix", a weekly podcast covering all of the week's news about the NBA. Check us out every Sunday throughout the season.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Your NBA Fix Podcast</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Sports &amp; Recreation"><itunes:category text="Professional"/></itunes:category><item><title>Cooper Flagg is already making a massive leap for the Mavericks</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/cooper-flagg-already-making-massive-leap-mavericks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6ahj0amd1</guid><description>Five games into his sophomore season and Dallas Mavericks rising star Cooper Flagg is already turning heads with his strong play.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:50:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Cooper Flagg | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2379,h_1338,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m6akapxzn2fw6hxakc.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>Frustrating LaMelo Ball flaw is becoming a big problem for the Wolves </title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/frustrating-lamelo-ball-flaw-becoming-big-problem-wolves?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6afjh5xxy</guid><description>Despite having played well to start the season, Minnesota Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball is struggling in one key area: foul trouble.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:13:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="LaMelo Ball | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6183,h_3477,x_0,y_242/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m6ahb4kw8d1qx8sds9.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>The Phoenix Suns' weaknesses were not hard to see coming</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/the-phoenix-suns-weaknesses-were-not-hard-to-see-coming-01m6ag5jqjez?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ismail Sy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6ag5jqjez</guid><description>The Suns have not been able to build off the optimism from last season, especially defensively. </description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:54:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) stands on the court during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m6acq8darsm43a01jb.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ismail Sy"/></item><item><title>The BlazersChet Holmgren''' offensive improvement has been the difference for the team this years injury must force the Thunder to make much-needed trade</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/chet-holmgrens-injury-must-force-thunder-make-much-needed-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6a7kwfzfe</guid><description>Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Oklahoma City thunder, star Chet Holmgren is just the latest player to be sidelined.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:30:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Chet Holmgren | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4824,h_2713,x_277,y_337/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m6a7p7tfv36t4qz5nt.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>The Clippers can’t afford to ignore Yuki Kawamura’s untapped potential any longer</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/clippers-cant-afford-ignore-yuki-kawamuras-untapped-potential-any-longer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4v4y1vxxv</guid><description>The LA Clippers are in need of a spark and must turn to the NBA G League for Yuki Kawamura to provide a boost.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:13:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Sep 28, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA;  Los Angeles Clippers guard Yuki Kawamura (17) on media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2611,h_1468,x_0,y_151/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m4v50hen6z7vnsa44y.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"/></item><item><title>The Nuggets either need to trade Jokic or everyone but Jokic</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/nuggets-either-need-trade-jokic-everyone-jokic?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5x3jr79fe</guid><description>Nikola Jokic is the top player in the league, but even he can't drag this Nuggets roster back to another championship.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:06:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Oct 24, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) walks near mid court during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3822,h_2149,x_121,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m5x3mekxqp3v2t8c9n.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"/></item><item><title>The Houston Rockets are going to be a problem in the West this season</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/the-houston-rockets-are-going-to-be-a-problem-in-the-west-this-season-01m69yrn5tba?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ismail Sy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m69yrn5tba</guid><description>This season is a crucial one for the Rockets. However, it does seem that they have put last year behind.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:47:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Oct 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and head coach Ime Udoka leave the court following the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center.  Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4328,h_2434,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m69yshnrmahcp7xj62.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ismail Sy"/></item><item><title>Zion Williamson is slowly playing his way back into the Pelicans plans</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/zion-williamson-slowly-playing-his-way-back-into-pelicans-plans?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6900fkycj</guid><description>Although the New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a rough start to the 2026-27 season, Zion Williamson is at least having a bounce-back season.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Zion Williamson | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3645,h_2050,x_0,y_231/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m690c7c9f15jryddmf.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>The Nets must exploit the NBA's recent draft lottery changes</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/nets-must-exploit-nbas-recent-draft-lottery-changes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m68bc8rx3b</guid><description>The NBA's recent draft lottery changes are meant to deter teams such as the Brooklyn Nets from tanking but may actually encourage them to do so.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Michael Porter Jr. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2636,h_1482,x_0,y_659/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m68btx5g4zhqr2vx1b.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>Which team off to a slow start is doomed to a disappointing season?</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/which-team-off-slow-start-doomed-disappointing-season-jazz-suns-pelicans-clippers-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Cornelissen</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6817dtejm</guid><description>A number of NBA teams are off to slow starts. Who can pull out and salvage their season, and who is doomed for disappointment?</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Jordan Goodwin, Phoenix Suns | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4468,h_2513,x_707,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m681cyvxn6hs1jzvq8.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Josh Cornelissen"/></item><item><title>Gary Trent Jr. news proves Giannis dodged disaster by leaving the Bucks for Heat</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/gary-trent-jr-news-proves-giannis-dodged-disaster-leaving-bucks-heat?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6880m938s</guid><description>After a 1-4 start, the Milwaukee Bucks season is going about as expected without Giannis Antetokounmpo, proving he got out at the right time.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Gary Trent Jr. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4856,h_2731,x_0,y_380/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m6886c4kdkyht8r8hs.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>The Sixers' early season success is anything but sustainable</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/the-sixers-early-season-success-is-anything-but-sustainable-01m685qx1az2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ismail Sy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m685qx1az2</guid><description>We have seen great things from this star-studded Sixers group. However, there are some concerns.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Oct 28, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;  Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  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Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7494,h_4215,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m60c2p5r986a1ef3gt.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ismail Sy"/></item><item><title>Brian Windhorst shares a Gary Trent Jr. update that Bucks fans won’t want to hear</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/brian-windhorst-shares-gary-trent-jr-update-that-bucks-fans-wont-want-hear?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5xs9m4swf</guid><description>The Milwaukee Bucks are already facing a potential down year, but a recent update by ESPN's Brian Windhorst could make a bad season even worse.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Gary Trent Jr. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3911,h_2199,x_283,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m5xscvsdn9f8eyb60e.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>Darius Acuff Jr. taking all the shots with Sacramento is being blown out of proportion</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/darius-acuff-jr-taking-all-the-shots-with-sacramento-is-being-blown-out-of-proportion-01m5x1efskbg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ismail Sy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5x1efskbg</guid><description>Darius Acuff Jr. taking all of these shots is fine and the Kings need him to so he can grow as a player.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Oct 23, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA;  Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center.  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url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4583,h_2577,x_152,y_143/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m51cnpmgppcdt0m1z9.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>The Fever won't acknowledge their fan culture problem because they can't fix it</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/fever-wont-acknowledge-their-fan-culture-problem-because-they-cant-fix?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4q319scy1</guid><description>Consistently, the Indiana Fever have denied any issues with their fanbase, even when the complaints are coming from their own players.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) celebrates a 3-pointer Sunday. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect" 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Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4619,h_2598,x_0,y_749/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m4e41791m4vffq73w4.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"/></item><item><title>Dream WNBA trade would turn rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark into teammates</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/dream-wnba-trade-would-turn-rivals-angel-reese-caitlin-clark-teammates?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2yg98vmdt</guid><description>Fans want to see Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark on the same team, but there's a lot in the way of that happening.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Angel Reese | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6176,h_3474,x_0,y_286/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m4hsr66ak7v8htvhef.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"/></item><item><title>Ja Morant's biggest flaw can't remain overlooked after Micah Nori's quote</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/ja-morants-biggest-flaw-cant-remain-overlooked-after-micah-noris-quote?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4cj875hn2</guid><description>The new-look Portland Trail Blazers have reloaded but already have a looming Ja Morant problem before the season even begins.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Ja Morant | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2777,h_1562,x_298,y_41/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m4cjqb4js80ngbax31.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns breaks silence on contract standoff with four-word update</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-breaks-silence-contract-standoff-four-word-update?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cal Durrett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4cgj04crw</guid><description>The New York Knicks are ready to begin their championship defense, but a tough contract negotiation with star Karl-Anthony Towns threatens their repeat hopes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Karl-Anthony Towns | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect" url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4560,h_2565,x_0,y_105/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/307/01m4chd57ft86p5j2p0x.jpg"/><flatplan:sponsor/><flatplan:author name="Cal Durrett"/></item><item><title>Pacers must circle February 11th on their calendar to unlock championship hopes</title><link>https://hoopshabit.com/pacers-must-circle-february-11th-their-calendar-unlock-championship-hopes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2ygc4n4d5</guid><description>If the Indiana Pacers want to be competitive this season and capitalize on a returning Tyrese Haliburton, they need to make big plans surrounding a key date.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail caption="Sep 29, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses for a photo during media day. 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