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  • • Amico Hoops Radio: Talkin’ NBA plans to restart the season
    I joined Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland for 30 minutes to talk all things NBA and commissioner Adam Silver’s......2020
  • • AH Radio: Latest on NBA season and some ‘Last Dance’ takes
    Latest Amico Hoops radio podcast features a visit with Bill Riley of ESPN 700 in Salt Lake City — in which I discuss the possibility......2020
  • Hawks To Add Tahjere McCall To Training Camp Roster
    • Hawks To Add Tahjere McCall To Training Camp Roster
    The Hawks are bringing Tahjere McCall to training camp on an Exhibit 10 deal, Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops relays. The shooting guard will be the 20th player under contract heading into camp in Atlanta. The franchise has just 13 players with guaranteed deals, so it’s possible that McCall makes the team. McCall played for […] The post Hawks To Add Tahjere McCall To Training Camp Roster app...2019
  • • Lakers' Rob Pelinka meeting with Tyronn Lue
    As we detailed earlier this week, Tyronn Lue‘s meeting with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka about the team’s head coaching vacancy is taking place today, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirms. Lue has experience coaching LeBron James in Cleveland, which could be a point in his favor as Pelinka and the Lakers weigh their options for Luke Walton‘s replacement. As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst writes, coach...2019
  • • Report: Warriors could be interested in J.R. Smith
    The Cleveland Cavaliers and J.R. Smith continue to find themselves at an impasse. Smith has suited up for just 11 games this season and remains away from the team as the two sides look to find a way to end their relationship. At issue here is that Cleveland wants to trade Smith and the remainder of his bloated contract. It’s highly problematic given that he’s earning $14.72 million this season and...2019
  • • Kevin McHale ‘would be shocked’ if Kevin Durant stayed with Warriors
    No one, presumably including Kevin Durant himself, has any idea what the superstar will do in free agency after the season. That said, there has been no shortage of speculation about Durant’s future, including whether or not he’ll remain with the Golden State Warriors once the dust settles. Kevin McHale recently weighed in on Durant’s impending free agency, and the NBA legend does not see the back...2019
  • • Steve Kerr playing it calm, but the Warriors have been exposed
    Head coach Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are not having their typically dominant season. This came out in droves during an humiliating 127-101 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. Even with LeBron James sitting out the fourth quarter, Los Angeles took it to the two-time defending champs in a big way. The loss moved Golden State to a pedestrian (by their standards) 23-12 on ...2018
  • Elton Brand: ‘To Be Determined’ If Markelle Fultz Plays Again This Season
    • Elton Brand: ‘To Be Determined’ If Markelle Fultz Plays Again This Season
    Markelle Fultz‘s injury status continues to be unclear. After being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome earlier this month, the information on his progress has been limited. Sixers GM Elton Brand says he expects to have an update on Fultz “in a few weeks,” according to Amico Hoops. Brand also said that it’s still “to be determined” […] The post Elton B...2018
  • • Lakers have not made Lonzo Ball available in trades
    Despite recent speculation, the Lakers have not made point guard Lonzo Ball available in trades, a league source tells Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops. While this does not indicate that Ball is untouchable, the 21-year-old is currently not part of active trade talks, per the report. After inking LeBron James this past summer, Los Angeles interest to find another top tier free agent has been made clear a...2018
  • • Report: Sixers eyeing Kyle Korver trade
    The Philadelphia 76ers might not be done just yet after their blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported this weekend that the Sixers discussed veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver with the Cleveland Cavaliers over the summer and still retain interest in him following the Butler deal. Philly now has a serious need for floor spacing, as they just sent two of their top thr...2018

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  • • Elton Brand: ‘To Be Determined’ If Markelle Fultz Plays Again This Season
    Markelle Fultz‘s injury status continues to be unclear. After being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome earlier this month, the information on his progress has been limited. Sixers GM Elton Brand says he expects to have an update on Fultz “in a few weeks,” according to Amico Hoops. Brand also said that it’s still “to be determined” […] The post Elton B...2018
  • • Kevin Love reportedly receiving interest around league
    It has been a nightmare season for the Cavaliers, who currently own the NBA’s worst record at 1-10. On top of that, the team is without its best player, Kevin Love, who underwent left foot surgery and is expected to miss at least the next six weeks. Love, 30, signed a four-year, $120M extension with Cleveland this summer, but that does not mean he will spend all those years in a Cavaliers uniform....2018
  • • Report: Kawhi Leonard has looked great during summer workouts
    While it remains to be seen what version of Kawhi Leonard we – and the Raptors – will see in 2018/19 after the star forward missed all but nine games last season, the early reports on his health sound positive. A league source tells Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops that Leonard looks “remarkable” during his summer workouts, and is at 100% after battling a troublesome quad injury for the better part of...2018
  • • Report: Heat gauging trade interest in Dion Waiters
    As the Miami Heat look to retool their roster, they might now be looking to deal one of their key contributors from last season.According to Amico Hoops, Miami has started to gauge interest in shooting guard Dion Waiters around the league. According to the report, Miami is seeking to shed salary for the coming season.Waiters, who averaged 14.3 points and 3.8 assists per game last season, is enteri...2018
  • • Report: Knicks preparing for Porzingis to miss entire season
    When New York Knicks star forward Kristaps Porzingis suffered a torn ACL back in February, the entire basketball community was thrown for a loop. It wasn’t an injury anyone saw coming, and could have wide-ranging ramifications for one of the brightest young stars in the Association.Normally, the timeline for said injury would have put Porzingis on track to return by opening day this coming October...2018
  • • Nerlens Noel Comments on Playing Time in Loss vs. Lakers
    2016
  • • Report: Knicks interested in Greg Monroe
    The New York Knicks might not be done upgrading the roster for the 2016-17 season. Sam Amico of Amico Hoops reports the Knicks are among the teams interested in Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe, who is on the trading block after Milwaukee’s re-signing of Miles Plumlee. Monroe, the No. 7 pick in the 2010 draft, has two years left on his deal with the Bucks with a player option for 2017-18. The 26...2016
  • • Report: Knicks interested in Greg Monroe
    The New York Knicks might not be done upgrading the roster for the 2016-17 season. Sam Amico of Amico Hoops reports the Knicks are among the teams interested in Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe, who is on the trading block after Milwaukee’s re-signing of Miles Plumlee. Monroe, the No. 7 pick in the 2010 draft, has two years left on his deal with the Bucks with a player option for 2017-18. The 26...2016

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  • • Hawks To Add Tahjere McCall To Training Camp Roster
    The Hawks are bringing Tahjere McCall to training camp on an Exhibit 10 deal, Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops relays. The shooting guard will be the 20th player under contract heading into camp in Atlanta. The franchise has just 13 players with guaranteed deals, so it’s possible that McCall makes the team. McCall played for […] The post Hawks To Add Tahjere McCall To Training Camp Roster app...2019
  • • Report: Warriors could be interested in J.R. Smith
    The Cleveland Cavaliers and J.R. Smith continue to find themselves at an impasse. Smith has suited up for just 11 games this season and remains away from the team as the two sides look to find a way to end their relationship. At issue here is that Cleveland wants to trade Smith and the remainder of his bloated contract. It’s highly problematic given that he’s earning $14.72 million this season and...2019
  • • Lakers have not made Lonzo Ball available in trades
    Despite recent speculation, the Lakers have not made point guard Lonzo Ball available in trades, a league source tells Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops. While this does not indicate that Ball is untouchable, the 21-year-old is currently not part of active trade talks, per the report. After inking LeBron James this past summer, Los Angeles interest to find another top tier free agent has been made clear a...2018
  • • Report: Sixers eyeing Kyle Korver trade
    The Philadelphia 76ers might not be done just yet after their blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported this weekend that the Sixers discussed veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver with the Cleveland Cavaliers over the summer and still retain interest in him following the Butler deal. Philly now has a serious need for floor spacing, as they just sent two of their top thr...2018
  • • Kevin Love reportedly receiving interest around league
    It has been a nightmare season for the Cavaliers, who currently own the NBA’s worst record at 1-10. On top of that, the team is without its best player, Kevin Love, who underwent left foot surgery and is expected to miss at least the next six weeks. Love, 30, signed a four-year, $120M extension with Cleveland this summer, but that does not mean he will spend all those years in a Cavaliers uniform....2018
  • • Cavaliers tell Larry Drew they may hire other coach
    Larry Drew made it clear he was yet not the Cavaliers interim coach, telling the media earlier this week that he’s simply the “voice” of the team. He had hoped to reach an agreement with the team to become the new floor leader. Prior to tonight’s game with Atlanta, there is still no deal in place and Drew is “very disappointed” in the lack of progress, Joe Varden of The Athletic tweets. Drew added...2018
  • • Deng buyout increases Lakers' 2019 cap space
    The Lakers and Luol Deng agreed to a buyout earlier this week, which will allow Los Angeles the ability to offer a top free agent a max contract next offseason. Adrian Wojnarowski reports (via Twitter) that the final figure on what Deng agreed to give up in the agreement came out to $7.3M, slightly less than what was previously reported.The Lakers are projected to have approximately $38M in cap sp...2018
  • • Report: Ex-JBA guard regrets signing, wishes he went to college
    In its inaugural season, the JBA has made it’s fair share of headlines as expected. But, a lot of headlines were for the wrong reasons.Former JBA guard Brandon Phillips was among those headlines, stating he was not paid the salary he was told by the league. But, Phillips has made it clear he is not blaming LaVar Ball for this mess. Phillips has stated it is the man in charge for handling the funds...2018
  • • Jamal Crawford would be ‘honored’ to play for 76ers
    The Philadelphia 76ers appear to have some interest in signing Jamal Crawford, and that interest seems to be mutual.Crawford made quite clear in speaking to Brandon Robinson on Scoop B Radio that the prospect of playing in Philadelphia was appealing to him.“I think for me, especially being out there as a free agent, something could work out,” Crawford said, via Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops. “I wou...2018
  • • Cavaliers won't play league-wide marquee dates in 2018-19 schedule
    As expected when LeBron James announced he was leaving for Los Angeles, the Cavaliers have fallen out of the mix for the NBA’s spotlight games. In the partial schedule announced earlier today, Cleveland isn’t included in any of the nationally televised games for the opening week, Christmas Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, notes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. It’s quite a change for the Cavs, who ...2018

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  • • Report: Sixers eyeing Kyle Korver trade
    The Philadelphia 76ers might not be done just yet after their blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported this weekend that the Sixers discussed veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver with the Cleveland Cavaliers over the summer and still retain interest in him following the Butler deal. Philly now has a serious need for floor spacing, as they just sent two of their top thr...2018
  • • Report: Jahlil Okafor, former No. 3 pick, not drawing interest
    When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Jahlil Okafor, they thought he was a franchise cornerstone. Only three years later, he doesn’t have a market in free agency.According to Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2015 draft hasn’t drawn any interest as an unrestricted free agent.The simple truth is Okafor must be willing to sign a minimum-salary contract to stay in the league. ...2018
  • • Erik Spoelstra says relationship with Hassan Whiteside is good
    The contentious relationship between star center Hassan Whiteside and his Miami Heat organization might have been repaired. At the very least, that’s what Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is saying.“I have absolutely been in touch with Hassan. We’ve gotten together for lunch, in constant contact on the phone and in texts. Like many things in this league, it’s not what it seems on the outside. It’s p...2018
  • • Report: Heat gauging trade interest in Dion Waiters
    As the Miami Heat look to retool their roster, they might now be looking to deal one of their key contributors from last season.According to Amico Hoops, Miami has started to gauge interest in shooting guard Dion Waiters around the league. According to the report, Miami is seeking to shed salary for the coming season.Waiters, who averaged 14.3 points and 3.8 assists per game last season, is enteri...2018
  • • Report: Cavaliers want to trade George Hill, Kyle Korver
    With LeBron James gone, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to unload more veterans. According to a report, the four-time defending Eastern Conference champs are looking to unload George Hill and Kyle Korver.“The Cavs are facing a rebuild with LeBron James’ departure,” Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops noted. “The franchise wants to unload Hill’s massive contract and, ideally, acquire draft picks in ex...2018
  • • LeBron James, Cavs said to be favoring Collin Sexton with No. 8 pick
    What the Cavaliers do at No. 8 will be one of the more intriguing plotlines at the NBA Draft. Cleveland likely won’t yet have a solid grasp on what LeBron James is thinking in regard to his future with the club. He has until June 29, eight days after the draft, to make a decision on opting out though if the Cavs feel they have a good chance at retaining LBJ, perhaps they trade the selection for a ...2018
  • • Tyronn Lue: J.R. Smith was sick and 'wasn't supposed to play' in Game 3
    Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith didn’t do much statistically during Saturday’s Game 3 win over the Toronto Raptors. As it turned out, Smith was under the weather.On Sunday, coach Tyronn Lue spoke of Smith’s outing. He noted that Smith was not only sick, but that he shouldn’t have even played.”He missed shootaround, well, he came into shootaround he was sick yesterday and he wasn’t supposed to...2018
  • • Cavs are reportedly talking about a trade for Danny Green with Spurs
    It looks like Danny Green, recently placed on the trade block, might be headed back to the team that drafted him, the Cleveland Cavaliers.According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, the San Antonio Spurs have been in contact with the Cavs about making a deal that would send Green back to Cleveland.Adding Green to Cleveland’s roster makes some sense, as he’s a tremendous perimeter defender who could cer...2017
  • • Report: Mavs open to trading Deron Williams to Cavs
    The Cleveland Cavaliers may finally get their long-coveted playmaker, but it is likely to cost them a pretty penny.According to a report by Sam Amico of Amico Hoops on Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks would trade guard Deron Williams to Cleveland for swingman Iman Shumpert, but only if the Cavs included a draft pick as well.The Cavs were said to have interest in acquiring the 32-year-old Williams, w...2017
  • • Nerlens Noel Comments on Playing Time in Loss vs. Lakers
    2016

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  • • Report: NBA coaches want to revoke credentials of reporters who interview LaVar Ball
    The fallout from LaVar Ball’s most recent comments criticizing Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton continues.Sam Amico of Amico Hoops reported on Sunday that several NBA coaches are seeking the revocation of media credentials for reporters who interview Ball. This development comes in the wake of the Ball family patriarch slamming Walton in an interview over the weekend and saying that the s...2018
  • • LeBron James hosting free celebratory event in Akron
    Winning a championship in Cleveland with the Cavaliers meant everything to LeBron James, who grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio. Therefore it is with much anticipation and joy that James prepares to celebrate with his hometown fans in Akron, just one day after he and his Cavs teammates were lauded by an estimated 1.3 million people in downtown Cleveland Wednesday. James and his charity, the LeBron Jame...2016

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  • • Markel Brown to Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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  • • Hawks To Add Tahjere McCall To Training Camp Roster
    2019
  • • Report: Sixers eyeing Kyle Korver trade
    2018
  • • Cavaliers won't play league-wide marquee dates in 2018-19 schedule
    2018
  • • Report: Jahlil Okafor, former No. 3 pick, not drawing interest
    2018
  • • Erik Spoelstra says relationship with Hassan Whiteside is good
    2018
  • • Report: 76ers looking to trade into top five of draft
    The Philadelphia 76ers finally have progressed past the point where they’re a lottery team, having made the playoffs this past NBA season. That doesn’t mean they’re done with picking near the top of the draft, however.According to David Griffin, the former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager who’s been mentioned as a potential replacement to recently fired Bryan Colangelo, the Sixers are looking t...2018
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  • • Cavs Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz Surrounding Iman Shumpert, Mo Williams and More
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  • • Markel Brown to Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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  • • Kevin McHale ‘would be shocked’ if Kevin Durant stayed with Warriors
    2019
  • • Lakers have not made Lonzo Ball available in trades
    2018
  • • Tyronn Lue: J.R. Smith was sick and 'wasn't supposed to play' in Game 3
    2018

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