Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Cavs signing Xavien Lee to Exhibit 10 contract
The Cavaliers are adding another young guard, at least for Summer League.
According to DraftExpress' Jon Chepkevich, Cleveland plans to sign undrafted free agent Xaivian...
Latest on LaMelo Ball, as Hornets talking trade
The Hornets may be preparing to make one of the biggest moves of the offseason.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Charlotte is actively engaged in...
Cavs receive B-minus grade for selection of ‘gunner’ Meleek Thomas
So, the Cavaliers traded down, picked former Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas at No. 34, and then sang his praises afterward.
All of it earned them...
Koby Altman: Cavs couldn’t pass on Meleek Thomas in draft
The Cavaliers believe they got a first-round talent in the second round.
After trading down from No. 29 to No. 34 and picking up a...
Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies for three second-round picks
The Pistons are moving on from Isaiah Stewart.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Detroit has agreed to trade the veteran big man to the Grizzlies...
Celtics ‘actively engaged’ in Jaylen Brown trade talks
The Jaylen Brown rumors continue to gain steam.
During ESPN's NBA Draft coverage Wednesday, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Celtics are "actively engaged"...
2026 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2026 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season...
NBA Rumors: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Blazers, Micah Nori, ESPN
Cavaliers
LeBron James has yet to reach a deal with the Lakers in free agency. So naturally, people are still going to bring up the...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg, Hawks
Clippers
The Clippers aren't planning to move on from Kawhi Leonard. At least, that's what they're saying.
Asked about the two-time Finals MVP following the draft,...
NBA Notes: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Raptors, Allen Graves, Sixers
Heat
The Heat are keeping Pelle Larsson around.
Miami announced that it has exercised Larsson's $2.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season, ensuring the guard...
NBA Notes: Bulls, draft picks, Hornets, Hannes Steinbach, Pistons
Bulls
The Bulls appear determined to build their new foundation on defense.
Chicago used its two first-round picks on Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, and president...
Brad Stevens says Celtics value Jaylen Brown, but won’t predict his future
Brad Stevens had plenty of positive things to say about Jaylen Brown. What he didn't do was guarantee Brown will remain with the Celtics.
Speaking...
Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade
The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks and Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to...
Celtics linked to Evan Mobley in trade speculation, but Cavs not looking to move him
The internet has spent much of Wednesday connecting Celtics star Jaylen Brown to Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley.
At this point, though, that's all it...
