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.
2026 NBA team-by-team free agents
A look at NBA team-by-team free agents for the summer of 2026, as of Sept. 6, 2025.
Atlanta Hawks
Luke Kennard
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Timberwolves’ trade for Julius Randle of a year ago looking like win-win
When the Timberwolves dealt Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks last summer for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a draft pick, it raised plenty of...
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, wife Jennifer announce divorce after 30 years
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and his wife Jennifer announced Friday they are ending their marriage after three decades together.
“After 30 meaningful years filled with...
NBA hires law firm to investigate Kawhi Leonard, Clippers in Aspiration deal
The NBA has retained New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to conduct its investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s controversial endorsement contract with...
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper undergoes thumb surgery
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has undergone surgery on his left thumb and is unlikely to play in the preseason, the team announced Friday.
Harper, 19,...
NBA Notes: Salary cap, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Hawks
The NBA told teams Friday that the projected salary cap for 2026/27 has increased slightly, from $165 million to $166 million, according to Jake...
Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber out for season with torn ACL
Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber will miss his entire rookie season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout, the...
Pistons banking on newcomers to help build on last season’s surprise
The Pistons were one of the NBA’s biggest surprises last year, bouncing back from a 14-win disaster to finish 44-38 and reach the postseason...
NBA investigation into Kawhi-Aspiration deal carries major stakes
The fallout from Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt company Aspiration continues to ripple across the league. And longtime NBA voices say commissioner...
NBA executive: ‘I think Ben Simmons’ career is over’
Ben Simmons remains unsigned as training camps approach, and one NBA team executive believes the former All-Star may not get another shot.
“I think his...
NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Suns, Mason Jones
Cam Thomas will be back with the Nets on a one-year qualifying offer worth nearly $6 million, but it is hardly a long-term commitment.
As...
NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration deal includes Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Leonard
The NBA is investigating Kawhi Leonard’s ties to Aspiration, and that means the league will be talking to just about everyone.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer,...
Mark Cuban sides with Steve Ballmer amid Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Aspiration controversy
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is weighing in on the Clippers’ ongoing controversy involving Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration. And while...
Steve Ballmer insists Clippers had no role in Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration deal
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is pushing back on the idea that the team had anything to do with Kawhi Leonard’s controversial endorsement contract with...
