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.
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard: We Wish Rui Hachimura the Best in LA
The Wizards have announced the trade of forward Rui Hachimura to the Lakers, making the reported deal official via a press release.
Along with guard...
Lakers and Wizards Talks on Rui Hachimura Initially Also Involved Suns
The trade that is sending forward Rui Hachimura from the Wizards to the Lakers initially was discussed as a three-way trade that also involved...
Report: Talks Between Lakers, Spurs Involving Russell Westbrook Still Alive
While the Lakers have already pulled off one trade, they may not be done yet. After all, there is still time between now and...
Lakers Intend to Sign Rui Hachimura to Contract Extension
The Lakers are finalizing a trade for Wizards forward Rui Hachimura with the intention of signing him to a contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski...
Lakers Sending Kendrick Nunn, Second-Rounders to Wizards in Trade for Rui Hachimura
Along with guard Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers are trading the Bulls' 2023 second-round pick, their own 2029 second-rounder and the less favorable of their...
Lakers in Advanced Talks to Acquire Rui Hachimura from Wizards
The Wizards are in advanced talks to acquire forward Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and multiple second-round picks,...
Wolves’ Naz Reid Drawing Interest from Clippers, Nuggets
The Clippers and Nuggets are among the teams that have expressed trade interest in Timberwolves center Naz Reid, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Reid, 23,...
Knicks Express Interest in Bucks’ Grayson Allen
It's no secret that the Knicks are looking to move forward Cam Reddish, and it appears they have had some talks with the Bucks...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Pelicans
Thunder
Coach Mark Daigneault said he's not surprised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander banked in the game-winner for the Thunder's road win over the Nuggets on Sunday.
“He’s got...
Blazers’ Damian Lillard on Potential Trades: We’ve Got to Do Whatever We Need to Do
Star guard Damian Lillard was direct when asked if the Trail Blazers needed to make a trade following their epic meltdown in Sunday's loss...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Patrick Beverley, Thomas Bryant
Star forward LeBron James and the Lakers managed to come back from a 71-46 deficit to defeat the Trail Blazers by a 121-112 count...
Kings, Mavs Among Those Interested in Wizards’ Rui Hachimura
The Kings and the Mavericks are among those with trade interest in Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
League sources told Hoops...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Mavs, Warriors
Clippers
Forward Kawhi Leonard has had his best stretch of the season over the last six games, averaging 29.6 points, 6.7...
East Rumors: Hornets, Kelly Oubre Jr, Celtics, Bucks
Hornets
The Hornets are "taking calls" on the likes of forward Gordon Hayward, point guard Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr....
