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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.

Knicks rally by Spurs in Game 1, continue remarkable playoff run

At some point, it stops feeling like a hot streak. The Knicks are now 12 wins deep into something much bigger. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points,...
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is guarded by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun

Giannis reportedly intrigued by Heat, Celtics as Bucks future remains uncertain

As the NBA continues to wait for a final resolution to the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks situation, two Eastern Conference teams continue to surface. According...
Masai Ujiri, Mavericks, NBA

Latest on Mavericks’ coaching search

The Mavericks still have a head coaching vacancy. They just don't appear to be in any rush to fill it. With the NBA Draft now...
Tyrese Proctor, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Tyrese Proctor to represent Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The Cavaliers may be in offseason mode, but Tyrese Proctor's summer is just getting started. The rookie guard has been named to Australia's national team...
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman meets with NBA reporters.

Why Cavs’ No. 29 pick matters more than you may think

The Cavaliers enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a familiar position. They're picking near the end of the first round after another successful season. But...
Darius Garland, Clippers, Pacers, NBA, Cavaliers

Darius Garland says he ‘got my joy back’ after trade from Cavs to Clippers

Darius Garland isn't looking back. Appearing recently on the Ball in the Family Podcast, the former Cavaliers guard spoke candidly about his first few months...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

NBA analyst proposes Warriors offseason featuring LeBron James, Kristaps Porzingis

The future of LeBron James remains one of the biggest unanswered questions of the NBA offseason. Following the Lakers' playoff exit, James acknowledged he has...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watch

The Heat continue to be viewed by many around the NBA as the frontrunner for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But according to recent reporting,...
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, NBA

NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Sixers, Paul George, draft

Mavericks The Mavericks continue to insist they're excited about pairing Cooper Flagg with a healthy Kyrie Irving, but NBA insider Jake Fischer isn't entirely convinced...
Jaylen Brown,. Celtics, NBA, Wizards

Report: Pelicans interested in trade for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown

The Pelicans appear to be searching for a major offseason splash. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, New Orleans has interest in Celtics star...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

NBA trade proposal sends Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard to Pistons

The Clippers may not be headed for a rebuild, but many around the NBA believe change is coming. And whenever that happens, Kawhi Leonard’s name...
Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Mavericks, Mavs

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...
Mitchell Robinson, Knicks, NBA

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson expected to play in Game 1

The Knicks apparently will indeed have some much-needed frontcourt depth for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, center Mitchell Robinson...
Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Knicks, NBA

NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Magic

Knicks Jalen Brunson has already cemented his place in Knicks history. Whether he's the greatest Knick ever is another discussion. Franchise legend Walt Frazier recently weighed...

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