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.
Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith Declines Option, Will Test Free Agency
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, making him an unrestricted free agent, according...
LeBron James Picks Up Player Option, Eyes Lakers’ Next Move
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is picking up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, agent Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams...
Top 25 NBA Free Agents Of 2025
Here is a look at the Hoops Wire top 25 NBA free agents of 2025. For all notable free agents by position, check out...
Bulls Signal Subtle Shift With Isaac Okoro Trade
The Chicago Bulls are looking for players who can’t be hunted on defense. Isaac Okoro fits that mold.
Chicago acquired the defensive-minded wing from the...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James Expected To Opt In, Crucial Roster Decisions Await
With the deadline approaching, LeBron James is widely expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season,...
Latest On Cavs’ Cap Situation, Sam Merrill, Ty Jerome
Sam Merrill is staying with the Cleveland Cavaliers and getting a nice payday in the process.
For starters, the Cavaliers and their free agent guard...
Cavs’ Ty Jerome Now Expected To Move On Following Trade For Lonzo Ball
It's hardly official, but it does indeed feel as if Ty Jerome has played his final game for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sources now tell Hoops...
Cavs To Bring Back Sam Merrill On Four-Year Contract
While the Cleveland Cavaliers are losing Isaac Okoro in the trade with the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball, and could lose Ty Jerome as...
Cavs Pursued Lonzo Ball For Months, Inquired With Bulls At Trade Deadline
It appears the Cleveland Cavaliers got exactly what they wanted when they traded for Lonzo Ball, sending Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in...
Details On Trade That Sends Lonzo Ball To Cavs, Isaac Okoro To Bulls
The Cavaliers are making a move at point guard and making a bit of a gamble.
Cleveland has acquired guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago...
Cavs’ Trade For Lonzo Ball Potentially Signals End Of Ty Jerome Era
It was a great regular season, but Ty Jerome's run with the Cleveland Cavaliers may have reached its end.
That's because the Cavs agreed to...
NBA Announces Full Schedule For 2025 Las Vegas Summer League
The NBA on Friday released the full schedule for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League, set to run from July 10–20. All 76 games...
Knicks Reach Deal With G League Guard Dink Pate
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with 19-year-old guard Dink Pate, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. While terms haven’t been disclosed, the...
Cavaliers Sign Baylor’s Norchad Omier To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Cavaliers have reached an Exhibit 10 agreement with undrafted forward Norchad Omier, according to Sean Cunningham of KCRA.
Omier, 23, spent his final collegiate...
