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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.
Josh Giddey, NBA, Bulls

Bulls Extend Qualifying Offer To Josh Giddey

The Bulls have extended a qualifying offer to guard Josh Giddey, making him a restricted free agent, according to RealGM’s transaction log, via Hoops...
James Harden, Clippers, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Jazz, Ace Bailey, Trail Blazers

Clippers Re-signing James Harden remains the top item on the Clippers' offseason checklist, according to team president Lawrence Frank. Speaking to reporters this week, Frank said...
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Turns Down Extension Offer, Eyes Bigger Deal In 2026

Lakers guard Austin Reaves isn’t looking to leave Los Angeles, but he is holding out for a bigger deal. The Lakers recently offered Reaves a...
Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics, NBA

Celtics’ Brad Stevens Talks Jaylen Brown, Draft, Financial Flexibility: ‘We Knew This Was Coming’

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had plenty to cover during his post-draft media availability Wednesday night, from new first-rounder Hugo Gonzalez...
Andrew Wiggins, Heat, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Lakers

NBA Rumors: Cavs, Draft, Celtics, Sam Hauser, Lakers, Andrew Wiggins

Cavaliers The Cavaliers were active in trade conversations ahead of the NBA Draft’s first round on Wednesday, but ultimately stayed on the sidelines. According to Cleveland.com’s...
Rob Pelinka, Jerami Grant, Kyle Kuzma, Bruce Brown, Cameron Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Wendell Carter Jr., NBA, Lakers

Lakers Swap With Bulls To Move Up; Hornets, Others Talking Pick Trades

The Lakers are moving up in the NBA Draft. Los Angeles acquired the No. 45 overall pick from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for...
Johni Broome, Auburn, NBA Draft

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Second Round

The 2025 NBA Draft is once again a two-day event, with the second round being held Thursday (8 p.m. EST, ESPN). The first round...
Brian Gregory, Suns, NBA

Suns Acquire No. 36 Pick From Nets, Will Have Three Selections Tonight

The Phoenix Suns are moving up the draft board. That's because they've acquired the No. 36 pick in tonight’s second round of the NBA Draft...
Cooper Flagg, NBA, Duke, Mavericks

2025 NBA Draft Tracker: First Round

Welcome to the 2025 NBA Draft tracker from Hoops Wire. We’ll be posting each first-round selection here as soon as it’s available, along with analysis...
Pacers, NBA News

Pacers Acquire No. 38 Pick From Spurs In Early Draft-Night Trade

The Indiana Pacers have acquired the No. 38 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a future...
James Borrego, New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Knicks

Knicks Receive Permission To Interview James Borrego In Coaching Search

The New York Knicks have received permission from the New Orleans Pelicans to interview associate head coach James Borrego for their head coaching vacancy,...
Koby Altman, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Can Cavs Find Help If They Keep Their Picks? A Look At Nos. 49 and 58

We've already relayed that your Cleveland Cavaliers could trade both of their draft picks. After all, the Cavs aren't even making a selection until...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs Received Calls On Darius Garland From Suns, Magic

It appears that opposing teams have been sucked in by the trade rumors surrounding Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland. One of those teams was the...
Derrick White, Celtics, NBA, Raptors

Raptors Reportedly Have Spoken To Celtics About Possible Derrick White Trade

The Toronto Raptors may be hoping to take advantage of what appears to be a Boston Celtics fire sale.  More specifically, the Raptors have spoken...

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