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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.
Nigel Hayes-Davis, Bucks, NBA

Bucks waive Nigel Hayes-Davis following trade

The Bucks wasted little time making a decision on Nigel Hayes-Davis. Milwaukee requested waivers on the veteran forward shortly after acquiring him from the Phoenix...
Luka Doncic, Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ Luka Doncic exits game with leg soreness

The Lakers held their breath Thursday night. Luka Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the Lakers’ game against Philadelphia after experiencing left leg soreness,...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Clippers, Cavs, NBA, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley

Dribbles: Cavs didn’t blink at trade deadline, and they’re better for it

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' many moves ahead of Thursday's deadline. ... 1. The Cavs had already flipped a switch. Now, on paper, they're even...
Dennis Schroder, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

A look at Cavs’ new roster after NBA trade deadline

The Cavaliers didn’t tiptoe into the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Far from it. Instead, president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his team jumped in...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo after trade deadline: ‘Legends don’t chase’

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going anywhere. At least, not yet. The NBA trade deadline came and went Thursday, and the Bucks held onto their franchise star....
Mike Conley, NBA Rumors, Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA Notes: Hornets, Mike Conley, Celtics, Bulls, Guerschon Yabusele

Hornets The Hornets have waived veteran point guard Mike Conley after acquiring him earlier this week, the team announced. If Conley clears waivers, he’ll be free...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, Clippers, NBA

NBA Trade Tracker: All 2025-26 deals before the deadline

The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline came and went at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, and as usual, it brought plenty of movement — some...
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets, NBA

NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Mavericks, Tyus Jones, Bulls, Nick Richards

Nets The Nets are officially moving on from Cam Thomas. After failing to find a trade partner before the deadline, Brooklyn is waiving the fifth-year guard,...
Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs to sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin to standard contract

The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Cavaliers landed three new players. But there's still room for one more move. Per Chris Fedor of...
Charles Bassey, Hawks, NBA, Spurs, 76ers, Sixers, Celtics

NBA Notes: Sixers, Charles Bassey, Celtics, Amari Williams, Nuggets, Nets

76ers The 76ers have signed center Charles Bassey to a second 10-day contract, according to the NBA transactions log, via Hoops Rumors. Bassey, 25, has yet...
Ivica Zubac, Clippers, NBA

NBA Trade Notes: Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin

The Pacers have been searching for a starting center and now they have one. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Indiana has agreed to acquire...
Eric Gordon, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

NBA Trade Notes: Grizzlies, Eric Gordon, Georges Niang, Sixers

The 76ers are moving veteran guard Eric Gordon to the Grizzlies. Sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN that Philadelphia will also send a 2032 second-round...
Chris Boucher, Celtics, Jazz, NBA

NBA Trade Notes: Jazz, Chris Boucher, Lonzo Ball, Celtics, tax

The Jazz are adding frontcourt depth while helping the Celtics trim their tax bill. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Utah has agreed to acquire...
Jose Alvarado, Pelicans, NBA

NBA Trade Notes: Knicks, Jose Alvarado, Pelicans, Dalen Terry

Jose Alvarado is heading home. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Pelicans have agreed to trade the New York native to the Knicks. Per Ian...

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