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• Giannis reportedly intrigued by Heat, Celtics as Bucks future remains uncertain

As the NBA continues to wait for a final resolution to the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks situation, two Eastern Conference teams continue to surface. According to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Antetokounmpo remains intrigued by the possibility of playing for either the Heat or Celtics should his long run with the Bucks […] The post Giannis reportedly intrigued by Heat, Celtics a...2026
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• Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watch

The 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...2026
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• Heat Remain At Forefront Of Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

As the Bucks continue to weigh possible trade options involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, the chatter about the Heat “remains louder than all the rest,” according to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. As Amick and Nehm explain, many agents, executives, and other sources around the league believe the star forward will ultimately end up […]...2026
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• Thunder Have Had Interest In Evan Mobley, Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetkounmpo

The 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...2026
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• Thunder Not Expected To Pursue Giannis, Interested In Mobley?
The Spurs not only caught up to the Thunder sooner than expected but surpassed them by eliminating the defending champions in Oklahoma City on Saturday night, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The big question now facing the Thunder is how the team can solve the unprecedented challenge that Victor Wembanyama presents. While a […]...2026
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• Thunder not expected to pursue Giannis; linked to Cavs’ Evan Mobley
The Thunder’s season ended Saturday with a Game 7 loss to the Spurs. Now comes the inevitable question: What’s next? According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, league sources continue to indicate Oklahoma City is not expected to pursue Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo despite fresh speculation that could emerge following the Thunder’s elimination. Instead, one […] The pos...2026
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks reportedly headed for divorce

The writing may be on the wall in Milwaukee. More specifically, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks very well could part ways this summer, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The two sides, simply put, are no longer on the same page. Amick pointed to the Bucks’ handling of Antetokounmpo’s knee injury as a telling […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks reportedly headed for divorce app...2026
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• Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Aiming To Return Friday

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has Friday’s game vs. New York circled as a target date for his return from a hamstring injury, a source close to the player tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. While Gordon hopes to be back on the floor for that contest, Amick cautions that he’ll need to get clearance from […]...2026
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• James Harden, Darius Garland Bracing For Trade Amid Negotiations Over Draft Compensation

The 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...2026
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• NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Raptors, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns

Warriors Despite some rumors, the Warriors have not shown real interest in DeMar DeRozan, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. DeRozan was floated as a possible fallback option after Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL injury, but that idea appears to be more speculation than substance. The Warriors are exploring other options, and DeRozan […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar De...2026
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• Warriors reassess outlook after Jimmy Butler injury

The Warriors had been quietly gaining confidence in recent weeks, but Jimmy Butler’s injury has altered the outlook. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, improved play from role players such as De’Anthony Melton and Al Horford had fueled optimism inside the organization that Golden State could re-emerge as a contender if it stayed healthy. […] The post Warriors reassess outlook after Jimm...2026
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• Report: Mavericks were ‘frustrated’ Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab calf injury with team
According to NBA insiders Christian Clark, David Aldridge, Sam Amick and Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks were “frustrated” that Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab his calf injury with the team. Doncic suffered a serious calf injury on Christmas against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He rehabbed in Dallas with his medical team instead […] The post Report:...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Plans To Return To Heat On Thursday; Suns Trade Rumor Shot Down

Jimmy Butler is set to return to the Heat on Thursday after serving a seven-game suspension, and all eyes will be on his return when Miami hosts Denver on Friday in an NBA Finals rematch from 2023. While there’s plenty of mystery surrounding the situation, a source close to Butler told Sam Amick of The […] The post Jimmy Butler Plans To Return To Heat On Thursday; Suns Trade Rumor Shot Down ...2025
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• Zach LaVine trade between Bulls-Nuggets makes sense for 11 reasons

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Let’s break down the Zach LaVine to the Nuggets trade rumor, plus grade the likelihood the deal actually happens Zach LaVine has lingered on the trade block for more than a year as the Chicago Bulls have been fully submerged in mediocrity. The market has been nearly silent for LaVine with teams worried about taking on large salaries under the new CBA, b...2024
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have season-ending right kneecap surgery: Report
By Shams Charania, Sam Amick, Jay King and Jared Weiss Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is expected to have right kneecap surgery to repair bone and ligament damage, a team source said Monday. The recovery from the surgery will force Williams to miss the remainder of the season, according to an ESPN report Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Williams averaged 6.8 points, ...2023
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have potential season-ending right kneecap surgery: Source
By Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Jared Weiss Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is expected to have right kneecap surgery to repair bone and ligament damage, a team source said Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The surgery is potentially season-ending, sources said, but Williams and doctors could also choose a cleanup procedure with a two to three month recovery timeline....2023
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• Luka Doncic’s drinking and smoking spooked Mavericks into making a terrible trade

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NBAE via Getty Images Luka is human, apparently. That wasn’t good enough for Nico Harrison. There are several reasons the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade Luka Doncic, but chief among them appears to be ridiculous concern over something petty. One of the big sticking points for Mavs GM Nico Harrison was Doncic’s love of beer and smoking hookah, which he believed ...2025
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• Damian Lillard To Meet With Trail Blazers Officials About His Future
The Trail Blazers’ lottery luck and the addition of a strong rookie class weren’t enough to change Damian Lillard‘s mind about playing with a young team, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. General manager Joe Cronin said over the weekend that he’ll talk with Lillard once the star guard returns from a vacation in […]...2023
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• Matias Testi to Rejoin Clippers After Incident with Blake Griffin
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• How Tim Duncan Became a 1-Man Dynasty
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• DeAndre Jordan to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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"According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Atlanta has expressed interest in the Mavericks big man as Kristaps Porzingis continues to battle an illness that has kept him out for extended stretches."

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"Shams Charania of ESPN and Sam Amick of The Athletic were first on the news: Full trade:Spurs: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin Kings: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA, 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own back)Bulls: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, their own 2025 pick via SAS https://t."

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"“Last summer, ‘Bron started texting everybody, giving his input on who we all think should be on the team, and (asking) if everybody was playing,” Durant told The Athletic’s Sam Amick."

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"By Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Game 7 of their high-octane first-round playoff series on Sunday at the Golden 1 Center, advancing to the second round."

2022
"The Brooklyn Nets held a players-only meeting about Ben Simmons late last month, according to Shams Charania and Sam Amick, as frustration within the Nets continues to mount."

2021
"Responding to a report from The Athletic’s Sam Amick about Ben Simmons not wanting to play with Embiid anymore and instead wanting to be the man elsewhere, Embiid launched into a long diatribe about the situation."

2020
"The Philadelphia 76ers need a new head coach after firing Brett Brown and they could pursue Billy Donovan, per Sam Amick of The Athletic."

2019
"According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Clippers were the subject of an NBA investigation after complaints surfaced that Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle, asked teams for improper and illegal benefits during the free agent process."

2018
"The Nuggets are reportedly on the market for a veteran point guard, with Indiana’s Darren Collison at the top of their wish list, according to USA Today‘s Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt: …Denver will likely make a move of its own before the Feb."

2017
"And as Kevin Durant tells Sam Amick of USA Today, he's ignoring all the outside noise and is focused on moving forward:"

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"" The eight-time All-Star denied he was looking to be traded and added that he was working to form a stronger rapport with his fellow All-Star, per USA Today Sports' Sam Amick."

2015
"The 26-year-old still has no intention of taking part in the showcase exhibition Thursday, but he'll practice with the team in the two days prior to the event, per USA Today's Sam Amick."

2014
"Sam Amick of USA Today reported what Bryant had to say about the disparity between his current deal (two years, $48."

• Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watch
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• Thunder Have Had Interest In Evan Mobley, Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetkounmpo
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• Blazers under scrutiny as rivals spend big on coaches, front offices

The 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...2026
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• 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
• 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
• 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 […]...2026
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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, […]...2026
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Dark Horse Team Emerge as a Potential Suitor for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sam Amick revealed which team has emerged as a possibility for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline....2026
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• James Harden, Darius Garland Bracing For Trade Amid Negotiations Over Draft Compensation
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• NBA Insider Makes Bold Prediction On Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future Ahead Of Trade Deadline
The Athletic's Sam Amick weighed in on Giannis Antetokounmpo's next destination as the NBA trade deadline heads to a close...2026
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Had 'Hard Feelings' Over Knicks' Ties To Giannis Antetokounmpo

The 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...2026
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• Luka Doncic’s drinking and smoking spooked Mavericks into making a terrible trade
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• De’Aaron Fox trade rumors are here, and the Spurs are the first hat in the ring

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images De’Aaron Fox isn’t on the trade block yet, but the Spurs are already reportedly lining up. The Sacramento Kings have been one of the most frustrating teams in the NBA to start the 2024-25 season. Expectations were high for the Kings after acquiring DeMar DeRozan over the summer on a $76.7 million deal, but thus far the only thing Sacramento is doing cons...2024
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• Zach LaVine trade between Bulls-Nuggets makes sense for 11 reasons
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• Sebia Captures Bronze Medal At Olympics

Nikola Jokic posted the fifth triple-double in men’s Olympic basketball history this morning as Serbia defeated Germany in the bronze medal game, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Nuggets star had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as Serbia prevailed 93-83 in a battle of teams coming off heartbreaking losses in the semifinal […]...2024
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• Paul George On How Clippers Can Get James Harden Out Of Slump: ‘I’m Not The Coach, Next Question’

When an NBA reporter asked Paul George how the Los Angeles Clippers could get James Harden out of his slump, the small forward didn’t mince words. “I’m not a coach,” George said, via Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I’m not the coach. Next question.” Harden is averaging 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists over his […] The post Paul George On How Clippers Can Get James ...2024
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• Report: Jason Kidd Hopeful He Can Sign Extension With Mavericks This Summer

According to NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is hopeful he can sign an extension this summer. Kidd is signed through next season. The Mavericks are 43-29 on the season. They are in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. “Everybody’s playing for one another — on both […] The post Report: Jason Kidd Hopeful He Can Sign Extens...2024
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about why the Bucks decided to fire their head coach despite sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks made the (somewhat) shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, despite the team coming off of a win on Monday and holding a 30-13 record overall. The vibes had been ...2024
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• Bucks’ firing of Adrian Griffin stemmed partially from ‘flawed use of Damian Lillard’

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to fire first-year coach Adrian Griffin was the result of a number of factors that had been troubling the team for several weeks, per a report from Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “It was born out of months of underwhelming play, with internal concerns growing about […] The post Bucks’ firing of Adrian Griffin stemmed p...2024
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have season-ending right kneecap surgery: Report
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• James Harden, Darius Garland Bracing For Trade Amid Negotiations Over Draft Compensation
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• Jeanie Buss Defends LeBron James Amid Family Drama, Franchise Sale Details

Jeanie Buss responded to reports about tensions with LeBron James following an ESPN story detailing the Lakers' $10 billion sale to Mark Walter's ownership group. The former owner, now team governor, told The Athletic's Sam Amick it was unfair to involve her star player in family disputes. "It's really not right, given all the great things LeBron has done for the Lakers, that he has to be pulled i...2026
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• Giannis: No Plans To Leave Bucks, Asking For Trade ‘Not In My Nature’

Speaking to Sam Amick of The Athletic after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated that he’s “locked in” with the team and said he plans to remain in Milwaukee for the rest of his career. “There will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment that I will […]...2026
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• The Kings got more first-round picks for De’Aaron Fox than the Mavericks got for Luka Doncic

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images File this under “funny and technically accurate NBA facts.” The tectonic shift of the Luka Doncic trade was enough to quiet all transaction whispers elsewhere for almost 24 hours, but on Sunday evening, word began to percolate that Doncic would not be the only NBA star moved over the weekend, and that De’Aaron Fox was on the verge of having his trade request...2025
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• Mavericks only made Luka Doncic available to Lakers and one mystery team, per reports

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Lakers weren’t the only team the Mavericks offered Luka Doncic to, at least according to the latest NBA trade rumors. In a move our Mavericks experts at Mavs Moneyball are calling “the worst moment in the history of DFW sports,” Dallas made a trade sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, a first-round pick, and Max Christie ...2025
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• JJ Redick and Charles Barkley are now beefing over Inside the NBA coverage quality

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Charles Barkley did not mince words in response to a perceived slight about his show from the current Lakers head coach. NBA ratings were the highest on Christmas that they’ve been in five years, but in the weeks before, the media and online fans had to take part in their annual tradition of arguing about why the league’s ratings are down, whether it ma...2025
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• De’Aaron Fox trade rumors are here, and the Spurs are the first hat in the ring
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• Lakers Open To Adding Bronny To Keep LeBron Happy

According to Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are open to adding Bronny James to keep LeBron James happy. Bronny is eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft and LeBron wants to play with him. No father has played with or against his son in the NBA. “The Lakers, […] The post Lakers Open To Adding Bronny To Keep LeBron Happy appeare...2024
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• Trae Young Skips Friday's Win After 'Exchange' With Nate McMillan

Trae Young and Nate McMillan had "an exchange" at Friday's shootaround that led to Young not attending the Atlanta Hawks' home win over the Denver Nuggets later that day, sources told Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. McMillan asked Young, who was receiving treatment on his shoulder, if the point guard would participate in a shootaround and receive treatment during a walk-through in th...2022
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• Exchange Between Trae Young, Nate McMillan Leads To Young Not Attending Friday Home Win

Trae Young and Nate McMillan had "an exchange" at Friday's shootaround that lead to Young not attending the Atlanta Hawks' home win over the Denver Nuggets later that day, sources told Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. McMillan asked Young, who was receiving treatment on his shoulder, if the point guard would participate in a shootaround and receive treatment during a walk-through in t...2022
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• Kevin Durant Injury Update: Thunder Star to Practice with Team USA in Las Vegas
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• Stephen Curry Reportedly Wins MVP Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Kobe Bryant Comments on Difference Between His Contract and Tim Duncan's
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• DeAndre Jordan Signs with Clippers Despite Prior Agreement with Mavericks
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• Josh Smith to Sign with Rockets: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• DeAndre Jordan Reportedly Urged by Clippers to Change Mind on Mavericks Decision
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• Dwight Howard, James Harden Reportedly Tried to Get Rockets to Trade One Another
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• WNBA Star Brittney Griner Wants to Go 1-on-1 Against Kings' DeMarcus Cousins
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• Luka Doncic’s drinking and smoking spooked Mavericks into making a terrible trade
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• Sacramento Kings Playing a Dangerous Game with DeMarcus Cousins
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• Rockets Notes: Durant, Eason, Udoka, Stone, Sengun
After falling in seven games last season in the first playoff appearance for their young core, the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant to help them reach a higher level. The next moves are uncertain following this year’s first-round loss to the short-handed Lakers, write William Guillory and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Durant missed almost […]...2026
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• Bucks interview Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy
The Bucks are starting to zero in on their next head coach, and one familiar name is already in the mix. Milwaukee has met with former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins as the search begins to take shape, according to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Jenkins has been on the radar from the […] The post Bucks interview Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy appeared first on Hoops Wire....2026
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Pelicans

Spurs Spurs center Victor Wembanyama isn’t just coming. He’s here. The MVP race has mostly been framed around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Fair enough. But as Sam Amick of The Athletic noted, Wembanyama is making a real push for that top tier. The numbers back it up. San Antonio is plus-16 when he’s on the […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, Naji Ma...2026
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• Southwest Notes: Wemby, Missi, Marshall, Christie
While he acknowledges that he would vote for Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if the season ended today, Sam Amick of The Athletic says Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama continues to strengthen his case in the race for Most Valuable Player and could steal some top-two votes that have long appeared earmarked for Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets […]...2026
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• NBA Rumors: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Mavericks, Kai Jones, Lakers, Dalton Knecht

Kings 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...2025
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• Report: Kings’ Decision To Fire Mike Brown Came From GM Monte McNair, Not Ownership

The decision to fire coach Mike Brown came from Kings GM Monte McNair and not team owner Vivek Ranadive, per NBA insiders Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Brown was fired two seasons after leading the Kings to the Pacific Division title and their first playoff appearance in 2006. But as some have […] The post Report: Kings’ Decision To Fire Mike Brown Came From GM Monte Mc...2024
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• De’Aaron Fox trade rumors are here, and the Spurs are the first hat in the ring
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• Zach LaVine trade between Bulls-Nuggets makes sense for 11 reasons
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• Report: Rival Execs Hope Bucks ‘Fail Miserably’ So Giannis Antetokounmpo Thinks About Leaving

According to NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, rival execs hope the Milwaukee Bucks fail this season so Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks about leaving. The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs in the first year of the Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard era. “As I shared with Antetokounmpo, rival front […] The post Report: Rival Execs Hope Buc...2024
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• Predicting where Warriors will finish in rugged Western Conference

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins Monte Poole to discuss their predictions on where the Golden State Warriors will finish the 2024-25 NBA season amongst Western Conference playoff contenders....2024
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• Thunder not expected to pursue Giannis; linked to Cavs’ Evan Mobley
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• 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 […]...2026
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• Doug Christie Expected To Remain Kings’ Head Coach

The Kings have had a disappointing season, currently holding a 22-59 record, tied for the fourth-worst mark in the league. Despite some speculation about his job status, Sacramento plans to keep head coach Doug Christie through the offseason, team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. As Amick writes, Christie took over as interim coach […]...2026
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• Stein’s Latest: Towns, Holiday, Knicks, Davis, Eason
Steve Popper of Newsday reported last week that the Knicks have talked to multiple teams about the possibility of trading Karl-Anthony Towns. Ian Begley of SNY.tv and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported differently, stating that they haven’t heard any buzz about the Knicks discussing Towns trades. Sources told Stefan Bondy of The New York […]...2026
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• Hornets’ Miles Bridges drawing interest from Bucks, Warriors, Suns, others

Hornets 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...2026
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• NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Raptors, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns
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• Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo: Requesting a trade not who I am
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is staying put. Speaking to The Athletic’s Sam Amick after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, Antetokounmpo delivered his most direct response yet to months of trade speculation, saying he is “locked in” with the Bucks and plans to remain in Milwaukee. “There will never be a chance, and there […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo: Requesting a trad...2026
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• Kings Unlikely To Add Russell Westbrook Without Roster Shakeup

The Sacramento Kings have long admired Russell Westbrook, but admiration alone may not be enough. Despite continued speculation linking Sacramento to the former MVP, a deal remains unlikely unless the team makes roster changes, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. “The sense that I have gotten is that the Kings have a lot of […] The post Kings Unlikely To Add Russell Westbrook Without Ros...2025
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• NBA Rumors: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Mavericks, Kai Jones, Lakers, Dalton Knecht
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• The Kings got more first-round picks for De’Aaron Fox than the Mavericks got for Luka Doncic
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