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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.
Jeenathan Williams, Rockets, NBA

Rockets Signing Jeenathan Williams to Camp Contract

The Rockets are signing shooting guard Jeenathan Williams to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Williams, 24, is 6-foot-5 and...
Justin Champagnie

Celtics Waiving Justin Champagnie

The Celtics are waiving guard/forward Justin Champagnie, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Champagnie, 22, had a $50k guarantee on his contract if he...
Darius Garland looks to pass around Josh Hart

Cavs’ Darius Garland: ‘We Have to be More Physical’

A first-round playoff loss appears to be haunting Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland well into the offseason. It wasn't just that the Cavs lost to...
Mike Breen, Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy

ESPN’s Mike Breen: Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy Were ‘Dream Partners’

When it comes to ESPN's No. 1 NBA broadcast team, play-by-play man Mike Breen is the lone survivor of the offseason. That's because color analysts...
Damian Lillard drives by Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro

Heat Continue to Work On Trade Packages for Blazers’ Damian Lillard

The Heat have been trying to put together a trade package for Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard that would send Miami guard Tyler...
Duane Washington Jr

Knicks Re-Signing Duane Washigton Jr on Camp Contract

The Knicks are re-signing guard Duane Washington Jr. on an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Washington, 23, finished...
Josh Obiesie

Rockets to Sign German Wing Joshua Obiesie

The Rockets are signing small forward Joshua Obiesie to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Obiesie, 23, is a native...
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ Anthony Davis Becomes Eligible for Contract Extension

Lakers power forward Anthony Davis has become eligible for a contract extension after signing a five-year, maximum-salary contract in December 2020, as relayed by...
Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers, NBA

Blazers Not Engaging Heat in Damian Lillard Trade Talks

Why haven't the Trail Blazers traded star guard Damian Lillard to the Heat, as he's requested?<img class="size-medium wp-image-28277 alignright" src="https://hoopswire.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lillard0607-e1686151322145-300x169.jpg" alt="Damian Lillard" width="300" height="169"> Well,...
Garrett Temple

Raptors Officially Sign Garrett Temple, Mouhamadou Gueye, Kevin Obanor

The Raptors have officially signed guard/forward Garrett Temple, and forwards Mouhamadou Gueye and Kevin Obanor, the team announced in a press release. https://twitter.com/Raptors/status/1686378887985700864 Temple, 37, was...
John Wall

John Wall Reportedly in Talks with Italian Team

Free agent point guard John Wall is in talks with Italian club Armani Milan, per BasketNews, via Mundo Deportivo. Wall has been a free agent...
Pete Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Notes: Pete Nance, Luke Travers, Free Agency

Former Cavaliers and current Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. said he is grateful younger brother Pete Nance is getting an opportunity in Cleveland. Larry Jr....
Kevin Love, Heat, NBA

Kevin Love Expected to Again be in Mix to Start for Heat

The Heat are all in when it comes to trying to land Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who is very clearly seeking a trade...
Dejan Vasilevic

Wizards Signing Dejan Vasiljevic to Training Camp Deal

The Wizards intend to sign Sydney Kings guard Dejan Vasilevic to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Olgun Uluc of ESPN. Vasiljevic, 26, is...

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