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Sam Amico

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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder, Pascal Siakam, Pacers, NBA Finals

Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Rise At Right Time, Stun Pacers To Even Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves on the brink. Down double digits on the road, struggling from deep, and clinging to a Finals dream...
Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA rumors

Hoops Wire Live: Talkin’ Cavs Trade Rumors, Roster Decisions

While the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder square off in the NBA Finals, the entire rest of the league is under a roster...
James Harden, Clippers, NBA

NBA Rumors: Clippers, James Harden, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Julius Randle

Clippers The Clippers head into yet another offseason filled with familiar names and difficult choices. James Harden remains front and center, with Spotrac’s Keith Smith breaking...
Adam Silver, NBA

Adam Silver On NBA Expansion: ‘This Is The Summer We’re Going To Look At It Seriously’

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league expansion is likely at some point, but suggested he's in no rush. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show this...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bucks, NBA

Bucks Aiming To Keep Core Intact, Deal With Big Tax Bill Later

The Milwaukee Bucks are sticking with the stars and bracing for the bill. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps, general manager Jon Horst...
Eric Dixon, NBA Draft, Cavaliers, Cavs

Cavs Work Out NCAA Scoring Leader Ahead Of NBA Draft

The Cavaliers have worked out Villanova forward Eric Dixon as part of their preparations for the NBA Draft on June 25-26, a source told...
NBA Wilson Ball

2025 NBA Free Agent List

Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2025 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season...
Kevin Durant, Suns, De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Kevin Durant Reportedly Is ‘Definitely’ Open To Knicks, But New York Isn’t Biting

Kevin Durant may have his eyes on New York. But the Knicks? They’re not looking back. That’s the word from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who said...
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Warriors, Pelicans

Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade from the Bucks and may not make any firm decision about his future until well into the...
Leon Rose, Knicks, NBA

Knicks’ Coaching Search Can Best Be Described As Laughable

Well, now we have a pretty good idea why the New York Knicks can't ever get out of the East. Fire the only coach...
Daryl Morey, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

NBA Draft Buzz: Picks Up For Grabs As Spurs, Sixers Eye Upgrades

The past few NBA Draft nights have seen limited fireworks. That may not be the case this year. Multiple playoff-caliber teams are holding lottery picks...
Adam Silver, NBA

Adam Silver On Finals Ratings: ‘We’re Winning the Night’

Before the Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed concerns about TV ratings for the small-market...
Pascal Siakam, Pacers, Jalen Williams, Thunder, NBA Finals

NBA Finals Takeways: Pacers Go Wild, Fast And Fearless To Seize Game 3

Game 3 of the NBA Finals looked like a defining moment, not just for the Indiana Pacers but for the series itself. Here are...
Bennedict Mathurin, Pacers, Thunder, NBA Finals

NBA Finals: Bennedict Mathurin, Bench Mob Power Pacers Past Thunder In Game 3

Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench and into the record books. Tyrese Haliburton flirted with a triple-double. And the Indiana Pacers took a 2-1...