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• Kings Like Russell Westbrook But Dealing With Backcourt LogjamIn a recent appearance on Sactown Sports in Sacramento, Sam Amick gave some insight into the Sacramento Kings thinking with their backcourt. One player that Kings GM Scott Perry is fond of is Russell Westbrook. However, Sacramento has a logjam in the backcourt and no signing seems imminent. Westbrook is a free agent after declining a player option with the Denver Nuggets for the upcoming season. H...2025Read about Scott Perry -
• Knicks Notes: Brown, Exum, Ayton, Nori
Mike Brown has verbally agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Knicks, according to Sam Amick of the Athletic (via Twitter), who adds that Brown is expected to officially sign his contract early next week. In a look at what the two-time Coach of the Year will bring to the Knicks, […]...2025Continue with Mike Brown
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• NBA Rumors: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Mavericks, Kai Jones, Lakers, Dalton KnechtKings While several Kings veterans — among them Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach LaVine — are considered potential trade chips this summer, star center Domantas Sabonis appears to be staying put. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Sabonis has shown no signs of requesting a trade despite some initial speculation following the Kings’ playoff […] The post NBA Rumors: Kings, D...2025Read about Malik Monk -
• Damian Lillard 'Elated' To Be Waived By Bucks, Already Receiving Calls From Contending TeamsDamian Lillard is "elated" with the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to use the waive-and-stretch provision on his $54.1 million contract for the 2025-26 season and $58.4 million for 2026-27, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. Lillard will have the opportunity to choose his next team after he was traded to the Bucks in 2023 despite strongly preferring a move to the Miami Heat. Lillard could sign for...2025Read about Damian Lillard -
• Agent: Being Waived Is ‘Incredible Opportunity’ For LillardThe Bucks‘ surprising decision to waive Damian Lillard with two guaranteed years left on his contract is being met with significant enthusiasm by at least one involved party: Lillard himself. League sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that Lillard, who will spend the 2025/26 season recovering from an Achilles tear, is “elated” with the […]...2025See also Damian Lillard -
• Nuggets Bring Back Bruce Brown On One-Year DealBruce Brown is heading back to where he won it all. The veteran guard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The contract will be for the veteran minimum, reports The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Brown, 27, spent the last two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors and […] The post Nuggets Bring Back Bruce Brown On One-Year Deal appeared first o...2025See more articles Bruce Brown -
• Dunc'd On: The Table is Set For 2025 Free AgencyNate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley's legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying...2025Read about LeBron James -
• The Table is Set For 2025 Free AgencyNate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley's legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying...2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: Kings Among Teams Interested
The Sacramento Kings are targeting Jonathan Kuminga as the Golden State Warriors forward approaches restricted free agency, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Kings Unlikely To Acquire Jonathan Kuminga Although Amick reported Thursday the Kings “will be monitoring his market,” he added that “it appears unlikely that Kuminga will ultimately come their way.” ESPN...2025See also Jonathan Kuminga
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• Hawks Rumors: Trae Young Trade Rejected By Kings Due To Contract, Style of Play
The Sacramento Kings were reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young via trade, but the Kings have now internally backed off on their pursuit of the seven-year veteran. Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, members within the Kings organization decided to pass on pursuing Young due to concerns about how much an extension […] The post Hawks Rumors: Trae Young Trade R...2025See also Trae Young
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• Two point guards are being monitored by the Kings ahead of free agency next week
At the 2024-25 deadline, the Kings traded long-time PG De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs. That left a void at PG for the remainder of the season. Ahead of free agency beginning on June 30, the Kings reportedly have interest in two point guards. Sam Amick of The Athletic noted that Sacramento is monitoring Tyus Jones […] The post Two point guards are being monitored by the Kings ahead of free ...2025Click for news about Aaron Fox
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• Suns Eying Bradley Beal Trade After Kevin Durant Deal to Rockets
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly hoping to move Bradley Beal next after trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft, and five second-round picks. Suns Want Bradley Beal To Waive No-Trade Clause According to Doug Haller, Sam Amick, and Kelly Iko of The […] The post Suns Eying Bradley Beal Trade After Kevin Durant Deal t...2025See more articles Phoenix Suns
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• Lottery Pick Facilitated Durant Trade
The Rockets’ willingness to give up their lottery pick in this week’s draft played a significant role in the agreed-upon Kevin Durant blockbuster with the Suns, Kelly Iko and Sam Amick report. The Rockets refused to give the Suns’ 2027 and 2029 first-round selections, which Houston controls via prior trades, back to Phoenix. Those picks […]...2025See more articles Kevin Durant
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• Rockets, Suns Haven't Had Recent Kevin Durant Trade TalksIn a recent episode of The Athletic NBA Daily, NBA insider Sam Amick said the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns haven't had any recent trade talks involving Kevin Durant. Amick had previously reported that Houston had made a "firm offer" for Durant. That offer is considered to be the best Rockets GM Rafael Stone will make for the veteran forward. On Friday's episode, Amick reported that things have...2025See also Houston Rockets -
• Trade Rumors: Kings, Holiday, Young, Wizards, Celtics, Wolves
Asked during a radio appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 (YouTube link) this week about the Kings‘ offseason plans and whether new general manager Scott Perry might make drastic changes to the roster, Sam Amick of The Athletic said Sacramento is exploring “a lot” of possibilities. “I don’t know how much they’re going to overhaul the […]...2025Continue with Scott Perry
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• Report: Spurs ‘Not Going To Go All In’ To Acquire Kevin Durant From SunsAccording to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the San Antonio Spurs are “not going to go all in” to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs are Durant’s No. 1 preferred landing spot, but he can’t control where he gets traded because he doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract. “Well, it’s […] The post Report: Spurs ‘Not Going To G...2025Click for news about San Antonio Spurs -
• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Suns Superstar Prefers Spurs
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant reportedly prefers a potential trade to the San Antonio Spurs over other interested teams like the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski. Spurs Are Not Aggressively Pursuing Kevin Durant Although Durant’s preferred landing spot is San Antonio, the Spurs aren’t as interested in […] The post Kevin ...2025Click for news about Kevin Durant
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• Rockets Trade Rumors: Jalen Green ‘Wants To Stay’ In Houston
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green “wants to stay” with the organization and avoid a potential trade this offseason, according to Sam Amick, Jon Krawczysnki, and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Rockets, Suns Have Discussed Kevin Durant Trade The Rockets and Phoenix Suns have discussed trade packages involving Kevin Durant for “more than a year,” and […] The post Rockets Tra...2025See more articles Jalen Green
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• Knicks Haven’t Requested Permission To Negotiate With Kidd
All signs are pointing toward Jason Kidd remaining the head coach of the Mavericks. According to Christian Clark and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Mavericks continue to privately insist to what they described as “key stakeholders” that Kidd won’t be going anywhere. Speculation has run rampant since it was reported on Monday by ESPN’s […]...2025See also Jason Kidd
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• Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Hanlen, Siakam, Trade Deadline
If the Kings had been more patient, maybe Tyrese Haliburton would be nailing clutch shots while leading them on an inspiring run to the NBA Finals. Instead, he was sent to the Pacers in a dramatic six-player deal at the 2022 trade deadline. As Sam Amick of The Athletic notes, the trade originally appeared to […]...2025Continue with Tyrese Haliburton
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo In 'Fact-Finding Mode' Before Making Decision On FutureGiannis Antetokounmpo has not yet requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, but he is "open-minded" to an exit and is in "fact-finding mode," sources tell The Athletic. Antetokounmpo is "discussing his situation with trusted confidantes while making it clear that he's reading the room here," writes Sam Amick. The medium-term future of the Bucks looked challenging given their ongoing salary, luxu...2025See more Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Report: Rockets View Trading For Zion Williamson ‘Too Risky’
According to Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets view trading for Zion Williamson as “too risky.” Williamson has played in just 45% of his possible games with the New Orleans Pelicans since being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The lefty has never played in a […] The post Report: Rockets View Trading For Zion Williamson ‘Too Risky̵...2025See also Kelly Iko
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• Lakers Focused on Future with Luka Doncic Decision Looming; JJ Redick Backed Despite Playoff ExitLuka Doncic’s next move could shape the Lakers’ next decade — or at least the next few years. Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline, will become extension-eligible this summer and has several contract options on the table. As The Athletic’s Jovan Buha and Sam Amick report and we’ve relayed repeatedly, the […] The post Lakers Focused on Future with Luka Donc...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Report: Luka Doncic ‘Widely Expected’ To Sign New Deal With Lakers
According to Sam Amick and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Luka Doncic is “widely expected” to sign a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic has a few options at his disposal. “Depending on Dončić’s preference, he has multiple pathways to his next contract,” Amick and Buha wrote. “Beginning on Aug. 2, he can […] The post Report: Luka Doncic ‘...2025Check it out Luka Doncic
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• Report: James Jones facing uncertain future as Suns’ top basketball executiveThe future of James Jones as the Phoenix Suns’ lead basketball executive remains uncertain as the team enters the offseason, per NBA insiders Sam Amick, Tony Jones and Fred Katz of The Athletic. Jones’ contract is set to expire at the end of June, and team owner Mat Ishbia is widely expected to explore alternative […] The post Report: James Jones facing uncertain future as Suns’ top ba...2025Click for news about Phoenix Suns -
• Nuggets to explore possibility of reuniting with Wolves’ Tim Connelly as GM?The Kroenke family is expected to explore the possibility of reuniting with Tim Connelly, the former Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations who left in May 2022 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office, per NBA insiders Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic. Connelly holds an opt-out clause in his contract for this […] The post Nuggets to explore possibility of reunitin...2025See more Tim Connelly -
• NBA Rumors: Domantas Sabonis To ‘Seek Clarity’ About Kings’ Offseason Plan
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is wondering what the organization has in store for him this offseason, according to Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Sacramento Kings Dealt De’Aaron Fox, Acquired Zach LaVine, Jonas Valanciunas Before NBA Trade Deadline This news comes a month after the Kings traded All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox to […] The post NBA Rumors: Doma...2025Continue with Domantas Sabonis
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• Report: Domantas Sabonis ‘To Seek Clarity’ About Kings’ Plan In Offseason
According to NBA insiders Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Domantas Sabonis is expected “to seek clarity” about the Sacramento Kings‘ plan this offseason. The Kings traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and acquired Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls at this year’s trade deadline. Sacramento also fired Mike Brown as […] The post R...2025Visit the page Domantas Sabonis
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• Report: Rockets Interested In Trading For Kevin Durant, Devin BookerAccording to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets are interested in trading for Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The Rockets have young players and draft capital they can send to the Phoenix Suns for Durant or Booker, two of the best players in the NBA. “We know the Houston’s of the […] The post Report: Rockets Interested In Trading For Kevin Duran...2025See more articles Devin Booker -
• Kings To Sign Daishen Nix To 10-Day ContractThe Kings and guard Daishen Nix have reached an agreement on a 10-day deal, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link). Nix, who began his NBA career with Houston as an undrafted rookie in 2021, has appeared in a total of 99 NBA regular season games for the Rockets and Timberwolves since then, […]...2025See more Daishen Nix