Hunter Simpson

Hunter Simpson is a sports journalist who fell in love with the sport of basketball at a young age and has been covering the NBA for the last two years.

Outside of Basketball Network, Hunter covers the Suns for Sports Illustrated with Inside the Suns and has previously covered the Philadelphia 76ers for various sites.

In terms of writing, he likes to keep variety as he will cover anything from “old-school” stories to deep dives, analyzing the game.

Favorite player: Derrick Rose

Favorite team: Philadelphia 76ers

Articles From This Author

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers stands with guard James Harden in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors.

By Hunter Simpson

May 23, 2023 3:23 AM EDT

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant; Chicago Bulls point guard Patrick Beverley

By Hunter Simpson

May 23, 2023 2:45 AM EDT

April 6, 2023; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler laughs on the bench late during the fourth quarter of win against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center

By Hunter Simpson

May 16, 2023 10:41 AM EDT

February 2, 2016; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris and guard Devin Booker against the Toronto Raptors at Talking Stick Resort Arena

By Hunter Simpson

May 14, 2023 8:56 AM EDT

November 15, 2016; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson at Madison Square Garden

By Hunter Simpson

May 13, 2023 3:12 PM EDT

Every injury sustained by Anthony Davis in the 2022-23 NBA season

By Hunter Simpson

May 13, 2023 1:43 PM EDT

By Hunter Simpson

May 13, 2023 7:02 AM EDT

Former NBA player Vince Carter during Atlanta Hawks media day; Legendary artist Prince performs at Constitution Hall

By Hunter Simpson

May 10, 2023 5:01 PM EDT

Indiana Pacers head coach Larry Bird talks to Reggie Miller

By Hunter Simpson

May 9, 2023 4:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) walks off the court after game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs

By Hunter Simpson

May 9, 2023 1:34 PM EDT

Jamal Crawford explained why the 2000s NBA was tough

By Hunter Simpson

May 8, 2023 10:30 AM EDT

LA Clippers guard Paul George (13). controls the ball against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22)

By Hunter Simpson

May 3, 2023 1:45 PM EDT

December 27, 2022; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks knocks the ball away from Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the first half at FedExForum

By Hunter Simpson

May 3, 2023 9:47 AM EDT

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks

By Hunter Simpson

May 3, 2023 9:27 AM EDT

NBA World reacts to Steph Curry’s historic 50-point game seven performance vs. Sacramento Kings

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 30, 2023 7:03 PM EDT

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler over New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III during the first half at Miami-Dade Arena.

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 29, 2023 5:46 AM EDT

April 24, 2023; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler celebrates after making a shot against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during Game of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 29, 2023 5:11 AM EDT

Tim Legler offers perspective as to why the NBA refs should cut down on ejecting players from the game

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 23, 2023 1:51 PM EDT

Tim Legler speaks on Draymond Green and the negative impact he has on the Warriors

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 23, 2023 12:32 PM EDT

NBA on TNT analysts and Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley; Cleveland Cavaliers veteran shooting guard Danny Green

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 22, 2023 7:36 AM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 21, 2023 9:12 AM EDT

February 2, 2023; Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks and Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell get into an altercation during the game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 21, 2023 9:00 AM EDT

February 24, 2023;Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley walks off the court during the second half of an NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets at United Center

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 19, 2023 12:11 PM EDT

April 14, 2023; Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley on offense against Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry at Kaseya Center

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 19, 2023 7:50 AM EDT

Chicago Bulls veteran Patrick Beverley; DeMar DeRozan with his daughter after play-in win over the Toronto Raptors

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 19, 2023 6:30 AM EDT

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 18, 2023 9:00 AM EDT

Stephen Jackson & LeBron James

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 18, 2023 8:30 AM EDT

Kevin Garnett reveals his X-factor in the Suns vs. Clippers first round matchup

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 17, 2023 9:57 PM EDT

Adam Silver

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 17, 2023 8:50 AM EDT

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots a ball against LA Clippers guard Paul George (13)

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 15, 2023 6:45 AM EDT

Rasheed Wallace

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 11, 2023 9:30 AM EDT

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen; Isiah Thomas during the NBA75 team introductory

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 11, 2023 8:30 AM EDT

Charles Barkley makes his selection for the 2023 NBA MVP award

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 10, 2023 12:37 PM EDT

Dwyane Wade recalls upsetting one-seeded Kentucky

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 9, 2023 10:56 AM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22)

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 9, 2023 8:59 AM EDT

LeBron James has suffered one Achilles’ heel in his meeting with 370 different NBA opponents. That player is Los Angeles Clippers forward and NBA legend Kawhi Leonard.

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 8, 2023 1:04 PM EDT

Dwyane Wade opens up about wake up call in college

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 8, 2023 12:32 PM EDT

Dwayne Wade tells a story of playing his first year in college with a torn meniscus

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 8, 2023 12:04 PM EDT

June 11, 2021; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic lifts the NBA MVP award before the game against the Phoenix Suns during game three in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 7, 2023 9:56 AM EDT

NBA legend Isiah Thomas; Los Angeles Lakers duo Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O'Neal

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 6, 2023 8:36 AM EDT

Penny Hardaway on NBA prospects of today's game

By Hunter Simpson

Aug 9, 2023 2:30 AM EDT

Larry Johnson

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 5, 2023 9:30 AM EDT

Michael Jordan & Vince Carter

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 5, 2023 9:00 AM EDT

Penny Hardaway

By Hunter Simpson

Apr 5, 2023 8:36 AM EDT

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