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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.
Zach LaVine, Kings, NBA

NBA Notes: Zach LaVine, Kings, Darius Bazley, Lakers, Thunder

Newly acquired point guard Dennis Schroder is already making an impression in Sacramento, and Zach LaVine sounds excited about what the NBA veteran will...
LeBron James, Lakers, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Scout Strongly Doubts Cavs Actually Called About LeBron James

If the Cavaliers actually called NBA agent Rich Paul about a LeBron James trade, it's news to one NBA scout. "I keep hearing their interest...
Ben Simmons, Clippers, NBA, Knicks

Knicks Rumors: Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Malcolm Brogdon

The New York Knicks have been in contact with former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons, now an unrestricted free agent after finishing last...
Victor Oladipo, Heat, NBA

Victor Oladipo On NBA Comeback Trail, Works Out In Front Of Scouts

We have a Victor Oladipo sighting. More specifically, Oladipo took part in a private workout on Monday in Las Vegas that was described as...
Brook Lopez, Clippers, Hornets, NBA

NBA Notes: Hornets, Drew Peterson, Clippers, Brook Lopez, Warriors

Hornets The Hornets have signed big man Drew Peterson to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN.  Peterson spent each of the past two...
Damian Lillard, Bucks, NBA Cup

Lakers Floated As Possible Fit For Damian Lillard

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the offseason’s more surprising moves by waiving star guard Damian Lillard shortly after free agency opened. Lillard, who...
Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, Dalton Knecht, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Kings, Nique Clifford, Heat

The Mavericks made no secret of their intent with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. They wanted the ball in his hands as much...
Ty Jerome, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies Announce Signing Of Ty Jerome

The Memphis Grizzlies have made it official, announcing the signing of guard Ty Jerome in a press release. While it's officially being called a "multiyear"...
Richaun Holmes, Wizards, NBA

NBA Notes: Wizards, Richaun Holmes, Knicks, Nets, Day’Ron Sharpe

Wizards The Wizards have officially waived big man Richaun Holmes, as relayed by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Holmes, 30, was owed $13.28 million for the 2025-26...
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic

Charles Barkley: Lakers Are Luka Doncic’s Team Now

As speculation swirls once again around LeBron James and what comes next, Charles Barkley says the conversation inside the Lakers' front office may already...
Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, NBA

Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr. Calls Move New Chapter, Ready For Expanded Role

Michael Porter Jr. won a title with the Denver Nuggets. He started in nearly every game he played for a perennial contender. But after...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA rumors

Bucks President Peter Feigin: ‘Giannis Loves Milwaukee, Milwaukee Loves Giannis’

If there’s any internal panic in Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term future, Bucks president Peter Feigin isn’t showing it. Appearing on NBA TV’s broadcast of...
LeBron James, Brandon Weems, Cavaliers, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James Reacts To Cavaliers Giving Brandon Weems Extension

LeBron James is a longtime friend of Cavaliers' front-office man Brandon Weems and reacted to the news that Weems received a contract option accordingly. Specifically,...
Jalen Green, Rockets, NBA, Suns

NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Raptors, Brandon Ingram

Suns Suns newcomers Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks are landing in Phoenix with something to prove. And they’re not hiding it. Each spoke openly about the...

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