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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.

Raptors Said To Be ‘Most Active’ In Ben Simmons Trade Talks

It continues to appear as if the 76ers will trade star guard/forward Ben Simmons before the start of training camp, but the main question...

Bradley Beal Expected To Remain With Wizards

While All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal is continuing to weigh his options, the expectation around the NBA is that he will remain with the...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Thunder Believed To Have Made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Available

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for a rookie-scale extension of $168 million this summer and is believed to be available in trade talks,...

Cade Cunningham Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike

Oklahoma State guard and projected No. 1 overall draft pick Cade Cunningham has agreed to an endorsement deal with Nike, per Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Jonas Valanciunas

Pelicans Notes: Valanciunas, Trade, Griffin, Draft Picks

The Pelicans intend to continue reshaping their roster after agreeing to trade Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams to the Grizzlies for Jonas Valanciunas, per...

Pistons Not Yet ‘Fully Committed’ To Cade Cunningham

The Pistons are still considering several options with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. While Oklahoma...
Landry Shamet

Lakers, Mavs, Pelicans Interested In Nets’ Landry Shamet

Nets guard Landry Shamet reportedly has been made available in trade talks and the Lakers, Mavericks and Pelicans are among those interested, per Ian...
DeMar DeRozan

NBA Rumors: DeRozan, Pistons, Pacers, Highsmith, Theis

Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan said his free agency decision will be "all about winning," during an appearance on the Club Shay Podcast (via...

Spencer Dinwiddie Joins Kyle Lowry Among Players On Heat Radar

The Heat appear to be making Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry a priority in free agency, but could turn their attention to Nets guard...
Earl Watson

Earl Watson Joining Raptors As Assistant Coach

Former Suns head coach Earl Watson has decided to join Nick Nurse and the Raptors as an assistant, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Watson,...

Thunder Attempting To Trade Up To Top Three Of Draft

Thunder head of basketball operations Sam Presti is remaining to determined in exploring ways to move up in Thursday's NBA Draft, with eyes on...

Jalen Green Considered Lock At No. 2; Rockets ‘Stonewalled’ By Evan Mobley

The idea of G League Ignite guard Jalen Green being selected No. 2 overall in Thursday's NBA Draft appears to be gaining traction. Per Jonathan...

Ben Simmons Trade ‘Inevitable’ As Cavs, Pacers Still Among Suitors

A trade centered on 76ers star guard/forward Ben Simmons is believed to be "inevitable," but could come closer to training camp in October, sources...
Evan Mobley

USC’s Evan Mobley ‘Overwhelming Favorite’ For Cavs In Draft

The Cavaliers own the No. 3 overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft and may be strongly leaning toward USC center Evan Mobley, should he...

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