Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Kings, Darius Acuff Jr, Raptors
Jazz
It didn't take long for Darryn Peterson to give Jazz fans something to cheer about.
The No. 2 overall pick opened his Summer League debut...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Jazz
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies came away encouraged after Cameron Boozer's Summer League debut.
According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, scouts in attendance were especially impressed with Boozer's passing...
NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Wizards, Anthony Davis, Knicks
Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the Lakers’ top remaining targets in free agency.
According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Los...
Report: ‘Growing belief’ around NBA is that LeBron James will return to Cavs
The buzz surrounding LeBron James’ free agency appears to be shifting.
According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, there is a...
Rich Paul says he doesn’t expect LeBron James decision ‘anytime soon’
The NBA world is again awaiting a decision from LeBron James. And the NBA world should plan to wait a little longer, according to...
Gordon Hayward: Celtics’ Brad Stevens doesn’t overdo it with analytics
Celtics president Brad Stevens is taking plenty of flak for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but it may not all be about analytics.
Or...
Bob Cousy: Jaylen Brown trade could set Celtics back ‘considerably’
The shock over the Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown has reached one of the biggest names in franchise history.
Hall of Famer Bob Cousy...
Timberwolves maintain flexibility as belief grows they have legit shot at LeBron James
The Timberwolves made one move to bolster their frontcourt Friday, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran forward Trey Lyles.
They may not be done.
As...
Kawhi Leonard era ultimately became cautionary tale for Clippers
The Clippers' blockbuster pursuit of Kawhi Leonard was supposed to change everything.
Instead, longtime Southern California columnist Jim Alexander believes it became another painful chapter...
LeBron’s free agency hasn’t changed nearly as much as the conversation around it
I’ve covered every major LeBron James free agency.
The first one broke the internet. The second one practically lived on Twitter.
This one? It’s happening on...
NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons
Rockets
The Rockets have built one of the NBA's deepest rosters, and perhaps that is why rival teams keep calling.
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints,...
Bucks waive Pete Nance ahead of guarantee date
Third-year forward Pete Nance has been waived by the Bucks, according to the NBA's official transaction log, via Hoops Rumors.
The move comes just days...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Bucks
Knicks
The Knicks may have another veteran center on their radar.
According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, Jonas Valanciunas is among the names...
NBA Free Agency: Timberwolves, Trey Lyles, Sixers, Caleb Love, Clippers
Timberwolves
Trey Lyles is returning to the NBA.
According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the veteran forward has agreed to a one-year contract with the...
