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Sam Amick trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watchThe Heat continue to be viewed by many around the NBA as the frontrunner for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But according to recent reporting, the Cavaliers remain one of several wild-card teams worth monitoring if Milwaukee eventually decides to move the two-time MVP. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Eric […] The post Heat viewed as frontrunner in Gi...2026Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Thunder Have Had Interest In Evan Mobley, Unlikely To Trade For Giannis AntetkounmpoThe Oklahoma City Thunder are unlikely to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Thunder have reportedly had interest in Evan Mobley in the past, though the Cavs are insisting that they will not deal Mobley. After losing Game 7 to the Spurs on Saturday night, all 15 Thunder players are under contract for next season. The Thunder, who recently w...2026Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Giannis Trade Rumors: Celtics, Magic, Blazers, Hawks, More
The Celtics were considered a “team to watch” for Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo even before Jaylen Brown‘s recent comments about 2025/26 being his “favorite season” led to speculation about his future in Boston, league sources tell Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. According to The Athletic, Boston expressed a level of interest in […]...2026See also Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Blazers under scrutiny as rivals spend big on coaches, front officesThe Trail Blazers are taking a different path. Around the NBA, others are spending big. While teams like the Bucks and Mavericks have made aggressive, high-cost moves this offseason, Portland continues to operate with a more cautious approach, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Milwaukee recently hired Taylor Jenkins to a deal worth well […] The post Blazers under scrutiny as rivals spe...2026Check it out Taylor Jenkins -
• NBA has ‘heavy frontrunner’ in attempt to overhaul draft lottery
The NBA has spent a lot of time lately getting serious about tanking. Or at least trying something new. And a “heavy front-runner” has emerged in talks on draft lottery reform, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. If it sticks, it would mark a significant shift in how teams approach losing. We think. But […] The post NBA has ‘heavy frontrunner’ in attempt to overhaul draft lot...2026
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• Amick’s Latest: Lottery Reform, Mosley, Possible Coaching Changes, Lakers, Wolves
A “heavy frontrunner” has emerged as the NBA considers its options to reduce tanking, league and team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. In March, the league presented three separate lottery reform concepts to its governors to address the problem. It appears Option No. 1, which expands the draft lottery to 18 teams from […]...2026
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• Donovan Mitchell Reiterates Desire To Stay In Cleveland
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell could be a free agent next year, as he’ll make $50.1MM in 2026/27, with a $53.8MM player option for ’27/28. Mitchell will be eligible this summer for a four-year extension worth a projected $277MM. Sam Amick of The Athletic recently asked Mitchell how he would feel about signing a long-term deal […]...2026Click for news about Donovan Mitchell
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• Clippers Notes: Aspiration Investigation, Mathurin, Jackson
Earlier in the season, there was a sense around the NBA that the investigation into allegations that the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard used a no-show endorsement deal with fintech company Aspiration to circumvent the salary cap wouldn’t lead to a serious punishment for the team, says Sam Amick of The Athletic. However, according to Amick, […]...2026Read about Kawhi Leonard
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• James Harden, Darius Garland Bracing For Trade Amid Negotiations Over Draft CompensationThe Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers are discussing a James Harden for Darius Garland trade with both players anticipating a deal being completed by the trade deadline. Because Harden is able to veto any trade, he is expected to get a new contract as part of the trade. The Cavaliers are also seeking draft compensation from the Clippers as part of the deal. "People I'm talking to say t...2026Visit the page James Harden -
• Karl-Anthony Towns Had 'Hard Feelings' Over Knicks' Ties To Giannis AntetokounmpoThe brief trade discussions last offseason between the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly "led to hard feelings with Karl-Anthony Towns," sources tell Sam Amick. Those feelings with Towns "remain to this day." Towns has shared his frustrations with his role in Mike Brown's offense at various times this season. Towns has two seasons and approximately $118...2026Check it out Karl Anthony
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• Clippers President Lawrence Frank Agrees To Multi-Year Extension
The Clippers have caught fire over the past five weeks and now their top executive is reaping the benefits. President of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, four league sources told The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and Sam Amick. While terms haven’t been disclosed the extension is believed to be for four […]...2026See also Lawrence Frank
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• Clippers, Lawrence Frank agree to contract extensionThe Clippers are doubling down on Lawrence Frank. Los Angeles and its president of basketball operations have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, per Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic. League sources indicate the deal is believed to run four years. Other front office extensions are expected to follow. Frank has led the […] The post Clippers, Lawrence Frank agree to contract exte...2026Visit the page Lawrence Frank -
• Hornets’ Miles Bridges drawing interest from Bucks, Warriors, Suns, othersHornets forward Miles Bridges is drawing real trade buzz as the February 5 deadline approaches, and the interest appears to be growing. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Bucks, Warriors, and Suns are among the teams keeping tabs on Bridges. Charlotte is not in a rush. Bridges is under contract beyond this season, […] The post Hornets’ Miles Bridges drawing interest from Bucks...2026Visit the page Miles Bridges -
• Kings’ Keon Ellis continues to draw interest ahead of trade deadlineKeon Ellis might not be playing much for the Kings right now, but that has not cooled his trade market one bit. Ellis has been a DNP-CD in two straight games this week after sitting out two last weekend with a minor knee issue. Even so, league interest remains strong. According to Sam Amick of […] The post Kings’ Keon Ellis continues to draw interest ahead of trade deadline appeared fi...2026See more articles Keon Ellis -
• Hornets’ Bridges Drawing Trade Interest From Multiple TeamsHornets forward Miles Bridges has generated “significant” trade interest as the February 5 deadline approaches, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who reports that the Bucks, Warriors, and Suns are among the teams eyeing the 27-year-old. Bridges, who is earning $25MM this season, is under contract for $22.8MM in 2026/27, so the Hornets aren’t […]...2026Check it out Miles Bridges -
• Trade Rumors: Morant, Ball, Bucks, Kings, Kuminga
The Hawks‘ return for a four-time All-Star like Trae Young may look awfully modest, but a scout who spoke to Sam Amick of The Athletic suggests it may be equally difficult for other teams with defensively limited point guards to extract real value for them. That group includes the Grizzlies with Ja Morant and the […]...2026See more Trae Young
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Reiterates Commitment to Bucks Amid Trade Rumors
Giannis Firmly Denies Wanting a Trade Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed swirling NBA trade talk with a clear message: he has no intention of asking for a trade. The two-time MVP spoke with The Athletic’s Sam Amick and insisted that a trade request “is not in my nature.” He also said that at no […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Reiterates Commitment to Bucks Amid Trad...2026See also Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Wizards Rumors: Young, Sarr, Carrington, Kispert
Although rival executives have been expecting new Wizards point guard Trae Young to exercise his $49MM player option for 2026/27, he has yet to make a decision on that option, according to David Aldridge, Sam Amick, and Josh Robbins of The Athletic, who say the four-time All-Star is also open to discussing a contract extension […]...2026Visit the page Trae Young
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• Trade Rumors: Young, LaVine, Brooks, Deadline, AD, More
Sam Amick and Josh Robbins of The Athletic have confirmed Shams Charania’s report that the Hawks are working with Trae Young and his representatives to find the 27-year-old point guard a new team. As Amick reported last week, Atlanta has been increasingly willing to discuss Young trades for weeks or even months after the Hawks […]...2026Visit the page Josh Robbins
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• Clippers Have No Plans For Fire Sale, Will Explore Adding Around Harden, LeonardThe Los Angeles Clippers have no plans for a fire sale before the trade deadline and are expected to explore adding an impact player around James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic Team sources say owner Steve Ballmer continues his mandate to remain competitive despite the team's 6-21 start. The Clippers have won five straight games, restoring some internal hope about...2025See more articles Los Angeles Clippers
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• Trae Young's Trade Market Minimal Despite Hawks' Increased Openness To DealThe Atlanta Hawks are more open to discussing trades for Trae Young than ever before, but league sources indicate his market is widely considered minimal, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. Atlanta went 13-9 without Young after he sprained his right MCL in late October but is 0-5 since his return. The Hawks have lost 10 of their past 12 games and seven straight overall. League sources say the...2025Click for news about Trae Young -
• Kings may have little choice but to stand pat ahead of trade deadlineThe Kings may not be as active at the trade deadline as some around the league expect. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sacramento faces an uphill battle in trying to move Zach LaVine’s maximum-salary contract without including a draft pick, and the front office isn’t inclined to do that. General manager Scott Perry […] The post Kings may have little choice but to stand pat ahead of t...2025Read about Zach LaVine -
• NBA Rumors: Kings, Zach LaVine, Timberwolves, Coby White, MavericksKings Moving Zach LaVine’s maximum-salary contract without attaching a draft pick would be difficult, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, and that reality is shaping Sacramento’s approach ahead of the trade deadline. Amick reports that Kings general manager Scott Perry views the team’s draft assets as foundational to a potential reset and has little […] The post NBA Rumors: Kings, Zach L...2025Continue with Zach LaVine -
• Western Rumors: Kings, Wolves, White, Mavs, Murphy, Kuminga
Moving Zach LaVine‘s maximum-salary contract without attaching a draft pick as a sweetener could be a challenge for the Kings, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who suggests that Sacramento general manager Scott Perry views the team’s draft assets as a valuable part of a potential rebuild and isn’t inclined to move them. With […]...2025Read about Zach LaVine
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• Pacific Notes: Kings, Christie, Westbrook, Hayes, Collins
Within a story breaking down the Kings‘ decision to sign Russell Westbrook, Sam Amick of The Athletic says that “hordes” of opposing scouts have been attending Sacramento games during the preseason, since teams around the league anticipate that the Kings will be sellers at February’s trade deadline. Westbrook is among several players on the Kings’ […]...2025See more articles Russell Westbrook
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• Knicks Made Jalen Brunson 'Untouchable' In Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks With BucksThe New York Knicks will not consider trading Jalen Brunson in any deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources have told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Brunson was deemed "untouchable" when the Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks spoke in August about a potential trade. Brunson signed with the Knicks during the 2022 offseason and became an All-NBA player and one of the most popular stars in franchise history...2025Visit the page New York Knicks -
• Kings Renew Interest in Jonathan Kuminga
With the October 1 deadline looming for Jonathan Kuminga to decide on his contract status, the Sacramento Kings are back in the mix. The Kings and Warriors have revisited sign-and-trade discussions centered on the 22-year-old forward, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. “Talks between the two sides were renewed earlier this week,” Amick reported, […] The post Kings Renew Interest i...2025See also Jonathan Kuminga
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• Kings, Warriors Renew Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trade TalksThe Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings renewed talks on a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade this week, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. The sides previously hadn't spoken on a Kuminga deal for more than a month. The Kings have offered Malik Monk and a lottery protected 2030 first round pick to the Warriors for Kuminga, who would sign a three-year, $63 million contract. The Kings haven...2025See also Kings Warriors -
• Jonathan Kuminga Trade ‘Unlikely’ Amid Contract Rumors
The Golden State Warriors were open to potential sign-and-trade deals involving restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but the former first-rounder is now expected to remain in the Bay Area for the time being. Warriors Expected To Retain Jonathan Kuminga This Offseason Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, a sign-and-trade sending Kuminga to either the Phoenix Suns […] The post Jonathan Kumin...2025See more articles Jonathan Kuminga
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• Kings Believe They're Jonathan Kuminga's Preferred DestinationThe Sacramento Kings believe Jonathan Kuminga wants to join their team, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Kings and Phoenix Suns have maintained interest in acquiring Kuminga this offseason via a sign-and-trade agreement with the Golden State Warriors. The Kings have offered Malik Monk and a protected 2030 first round pick in exchange for Kuminga, who would sign a three-year, $63 million...2025Continue with Jonathan Kuminga