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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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, Knicks, NBA rumors, Rockets

Bucks May Need To Brace For Another Summer Of Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Chatter

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is as dominant as ever -- and for some, that’s the problem. No, it’s not about his game. Far from...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets’ David Adelman, Nikola Jokic Stand By Decision Not To Call Last Timeout In Loss To Clippers

You live with it. That’s what Nuggets interim coach David Adelman said. And that’s what the Nuggets will have to do after a 105-102...
RJ Felton, NBA Draft

NBA Draft Notes: RJ Felton, Kadin Shedrick, And Other PIT Standouts To Watch

If you’re looking for the gritty grinders who might sneak into the NBA through the side door, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is always a...
Bucks, Damian Lillard, Doc Rivers, NBA

Bucks’ Damian Lillard Confirms He’ll Play In Game 2 vs. Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard is expected to return to action Tuesday night for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, Nuggets, NBA

NBA Playoffs Suggest Slower Pace Could Mean Fewer Injuries And Better Basketball

One thing about these NBA playoff games — they’ve had the kind of pace fans actually enjoy. A little slower. More physical. More strategic....
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...
Trae Young, Hawks, NBA rumors

NBA Rumors: What’s Next for Hawks After Firing GM? All Eyes on Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks have officially entered a pivotal NBA offseason, and it didn’t take long for the drama to start. Just days after their season...
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons, NBA

Pistons Fend Off Knicks To End Longest Losing Streak In NBA Playoff History

Last season, the Detroit Pistons were the laughingstock of the NBA. This year, they're occasionally getting the last laugh. It happened again Tuesday night in...
Deni Avdija, Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers, NBA

Trail Blazers Offseason Primer: There’s Finally Direction In Portland, And It’s Not Bad

The Portland Trail Blazers weren’t great in 2024-25 -- but they were a heck of a lot better than the year before. After going 21-61...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Jarrett Allen Reflects On Cavs’ Rise, His Ironman Season: ‘The Smiles Have Been Abundant’

Jarrett Allen started all 82 games for the Cavaliers this season -- a feat he set out to accomplish before the year began. He...
Cooper Flagg, NBA, Duke

NBA Analyst On Cooper Flagg Draft Declaration: ‘Total Package’

Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA — and he’s bringing sky-high expectations with him. After briefly weighing the idea of returning to Duke for...
Nico Harrison, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavs GM Nico Harrison On Luka Doncic Trade Fallout: ‘Didn’t Quite Know To What Level’ He Meant To Fans

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison addressed the media in a televised press conference Monday, offering his most candid remarks yet on the fallout...
Phil Jackson, NBA

Phil Jackson Rips NBA For Easter Scheduling, Says League Keeps ‘Testing Faith’

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson resurfaced on social media over the weekend -- and he didn’t hold back. In a rare post on X,...
Elton Brand, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA News, Hawks

Elton Brand Considered Candidate For Hawks’ Head Of Basketball Operations Job

Philadelphia 76ers executive Elton Brand is expected to be among the candidates for the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations job, per Marc Stein...

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