What Happened to Hassan Whiteside? Where is Hassan Whiteside Now?
by Sona | Updated Jun 02, 2023
Who is Hassan Whiteside?
Hassan Whiteside is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Piratas de Quebradillas in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. Whiteside played college basketball for the Marshall Thundering Herd and was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 2010 NBA draft.
He gained recognition during his time with the Miami Heat, where he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2016 and led the league in blocks. In 2017, he also led the league in rebounding.
Whiteside later joined the Portland Trail Blazers and led the league in blocks during his first season with the team. In addition to his NBA career, Whiteside has played for teams in China and Lebanon.
What Happened to Hassan Whiteside?
Hassan Whiteside's NBA career has taken a new direction as he recently signed a contract with the Piratas de Quebradillas, a team in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. After becoming a free agent following the 2021-22 season with the Utah Jazz, the 33-year-old center received limited interest in the NBA, leading him to explore opportunities elsewhere.
Given his age and the perception that his statistical output hasn't always matched his on-court impact, it's possible that Whiteside's time in the NBA may have come to an end. Throughout his 10-year career playing for the Kings, Heat, Trail Blazers, Kings (again), and Jazz, Whiteside averaged 12.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 24.7 minutes per game.
His most successful stint was with the Miami Heat, where he earned an NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection in the 2015-16 season.
Where is Hassan Whiteside Now?
As of now, Hassan Whiteside is a free agent in the NBA. He was most recently a member of the Utah Jazz but was waived in February. Whiteside, standing at 7 feet 1 inch, has had a career that includes playing for teams such as the Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz. He is a two-time NBA All-Star and has established himself as one of the league's premier rebounders.
Since becoming a free agent, Whiteside has been actively seeking a new team to continue his professional basketball career. While his current status and potential landing spot are uncertain, his experience, size, and rebounding prowess make him an attractive option for teams in need of frontcourt depth.
In addition to his NBA pursuits, Whiteside has also signed with the Puerto Rican team Piratas de Quebradillas for the 2023 season. This move allows him to continue playing basketball while exploring opportunities to return to the NBA or potentially pursue other international basketball opportunities.
Who Does Hassan Whiteside Play For?
Hassan Whiteside is not currently signed with any NBA team. He most recently played for the Utah Jazz before becoming a free agent. After being drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2010, Whiteside briefly played overseas in leagues such as the Lebanese Basketball League before returning to the NBA in 2014.
During his NBA career, Whiteside has been recognized for his impressive rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. He led the league in rebounds in 2017 and was the blocks leader in both 2016 and 2020. His rebounding numbers have been consistently strong, often comparable to his scoring output.
Although Whiteside's future team is currently unknown, his skills and contributions on the court have garnered trust from NBA clubs in the past, leading to his recruitment and opportunities to showcase his abilities at the professional level.
Hassan Whiteside Stats
2010–11
Sacramento
1
0
2.0
—
—
—
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
2011–12
Sacramento
18
0
6.1
.444
—
.417
2.2
.0
.2
.8
1.6
2014–15
Miami
48
32
23.8
.628
—
.500
10.0
.1
.6
2.6
11.8
2015–16
Miami
73
43
29.1
.606
—
.650
11.8
.4
.6
3.7*
14.2
2016–17
Miami
77
77
32.6
.557
—
.628
14.1*
.7
.7
2.1
17.0
2017–18
Miami
54
54
25.3
.540
1.000
.703
11.4
1.0
.7
1.7
14.0
2018–19
Miami
72
53
23.3
.571
.125
.449
11.3
.8
.6
1.9
12.3
2019–20
Portland
67
61
30.0
.621
.571
.686
13.5
1.2
.4
2.9*
15.5
2020–21
Sacramento
36
4
15.2
.563
.000
.519
6.0
.6
.3
1.3
8.1
2021–22
Utah
65
8
17.9
.652
—
.623
7.6
.4
.3
1.6
8.2
Career
511
332
24.7
.586
.308
.605
10.8
.6
.5
2.2
12.6
2009–10
(college stats)
Marshall
34
23
26.1
.524
.600
.588
8.9
.3
.6
5.4*
13.1
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
Hassan Whiteside Career Earnings
2021/22
Utah Jazz
$2,401,537 ($2,619,110*)
2020/21
Sacramento Kings
$2,320,044 ($2,666,650*)
2019/20
Portland Trail Blazers
$27,093,018 ($31,341,708*)
2018/19
Miami Heat
$24,434,262 ($28,731,970*)
2017/18
Miami Heat
$23,775,506 ($28,760,155*)
2016/17
Miami Heat
$22,116,750 ($27,190,650*)
2015/16
Miami Heat
$981,348 ($1,218,515*)
2014/15
Miami Heat
$764,497 ($950,432*)
2014/15
Memphis Grizzlies
$10,694 ($13,294*)
2011/12
Sacramento Kings
$762,195 ($1,000,552*)
2010/11
Sacramento Kings
$730,437 ($992,987*)
Total
$105,390,288 ($125,486,023*)
SEASON
TEAM
SALARY
Hassan Whiteside Triple Double
Hassan Whiteside has achieved four triple-doubles throughout his career, all of which occurred in regular-season games. However, he has never accomplished a triple-double in the playoffs.
2015-2016 Regular Season
2/5/2016
MIA
CHA
R
27.0
10
4/8
50%
0/0
0%
2/3
66%
3
7
10
0
0
10
4
2
2015-2016 Regular Season
1/15/2016
MIA
DEN
R
38.5
19
8/13
61%
0/0
0%
3/5
60%
6
11
17
2
1
11
2
4
2015-2016 Regular Season
11/17/2015
MIA
MIN
H
33.8
22
10/14
71%
0/0
0%
2/9
22%
4
10
14
0
0
10
2
4
2014-2015 Regular Season
1/25/2015
MIA
CHI
R
24.6
14
6/10
60%
0/0
0%
2/4
50%
6
7
13
0
0
12
4
0
SEASON
DATE
TEAM
OPPO
H/R
MIN
PTS
FGM/A
FG%
3PM/A
3G%
FTM/A
FT%
ORB
DRB
TREB
AST
STL
BLK
PF
TO
Hassan Whiteside Biography
Name
Hassan Whiteside
Full Name
Hassan Niam Whiteside
Date of Birth
June 13, 1989
Birth Place
Charlotte, North Carolina, the USA
Nick Name
Agent Block
Religion
Christianity
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
African-American
Age
33 years old
Height
2.13 m (7 feet)
Weight
265 lb (120 kg)
Father’s Name
Hasson Arbubakrr
Mother’s Name
Debbie Whiteside
Siblings
Anthony, Omaris, Darius, Nassan, Jovanna, and Danny
Education
Girlfriend’s name
Ashly Ariza
Profession
Basketball player
Position
Center
League
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Net Worth
$15 – $25 million
SPECIFICATION
DETAILS
What Happened to Hassan Whiteside - FAQs
Hassan Whiteside is a professional basketball player from the United States.
Hassan Whiteside plays as a center in basketball.
Hassan Whiteside has played for the Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz in the NBA.
Hassan Whiteside played college basketball for the Marshall Thundering Herd.
Hassan Whiteside has recorded four triple-doubles during his NBA career, all in regular-season games.