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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.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Celtics, NBA

Celtics As We’ve Known Them May Be Done For Good, As Financial Penalites Loom Large

Just a year removed from capturing the franchise’s 18th championship, the Boston Celtics now face a far different offseason outlook -- one clouded by...
Daryl Morey, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers Expected To Entertain Offers For No. 3 Overall Pick

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to entertain trade offers for the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, per Sam Vencenie of...
Koby Altman, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Hoops Wire Live: Will Cavs Make Any Moves After Second-Round Exit?

One report suggests the Cavaliers will largely stand pat this offseason. I could see that. And I don't think it's a horrible idea, provided...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

NBA Rumors: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Suns, Kevin Durant, Lakers

Spurs The Spurs were the big movers at Monday’s NBA draft lottery, jumping from No. 8 to the No. 2 overall pick -- and, with...
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...
Jamal Murray, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets? Thunder? Game 7 On Way, As It Should Be

The two biggest stars did their stuff and the Denver Nuggets are getting another chance to eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder. And the Thunder are...
Stephen Curry, Warriors, NBA

Warriors Offseason Primer: Pivotal Summer Awaits After Resurgent Second Half

The Golden State Warriors finished the 2024-25 campaign at 48-34, a respectable mark that -- despite a second-round playoff exit -- suggests the franchise...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is guarded by Alperen Sengun

Rockets Might Be Open To Parting With Alperen Sengun In A Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit

For the first time in his career, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly open-minded about leaving Milwaukee -- and NBA front offices are already...
Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Warriors, NBA

Warriors Exit Early, But Don’t Sound Ready To Rebuild: ‘We Had a Shot’

The Warriors’ season came to an abrupt end Wednesday night, ousted in five games by the Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. But as...
Masai Ujiri, Raptors, NBA

Raptors Staying Optimistic, Having Once Drafted Tracy McGrady, DeMar DeRozan at No. 9

The Toronto Raptors dropped two spots in Monday’s NBA draft lottery, falling from their pre-lottery position of seventh to ninth overall. While not as steep...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves Turn a Vow Into a Statement, But Say the Job’s Not Finished

After falling short in the Western Conference Finals last spring, Anthony Edwards offered a short, bold promise: “We’ll be back next year.” It didn’t look...
Julius Randle, Timberwolves, NBA

Wolves Bounce Warriors, Return To West Finals Despite Being Written Off After KAT Trade

If you had the Minnesota Timberwolves going to the Western Conference Finals before the playoffs, well, then you probably know more than the rest...
Daniel Gafford, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

NBA Rumors: Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Jazz, Josh Giddey, Hawks, Caris LeVert

As the 2025 NBA offseason begins to take shape, the trade and contract rumor mill is already warming up -- and HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto...
Masai Ujiri, Raptors, NBA

Hawks Eye Raptors’ Masai Ujiri, Player Agents in Search for New Front Office Leader

Raptors president Masai Ujiri has emerged as a potential target for the Hawks as they look to reshape their basketball operations department, according to...

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