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: Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Hawks, Trae Young, Magic
Pacers
With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the year due to an Achilles tear, Andrew Nembhard is preparing to take the wheel in Indiana.
“It changes my...
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga end standoff with new two-year deal
The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have finally reached an agreement, putting an end to a months-long contract standoff just as camp gets underway.
Kuminga is...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Knicks, Thunder, Kenrich Williams
Cavaliers
Cleveland guard Craig Porter Jr. is making his intentions clear heading into Year 3 and he’s not exactly mincing words.
In an exclusive interview with...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hornets
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t physically present at media day on Monday -- a case of COVID kept him in Greece -- but that didn’t stop...
NBC, Amazon Prime add NBA insiders to lineups
Amazon’s Prime Video continues to beef up its NBA coverage before its first season on the air, adding two well-known names to its lineup.
Chris...
Lakers begin another season waiting on LeBron James’ word
When LeBron James wrapped up his Lakers media day interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Chris McGee tossed him a simple, almost playful question.
“See you at...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Mavericks, lineup, Blazers
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency situation remains unresolved as Golden State heads into training camp, but it dominated media day conversations.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green...
Cavs Notes: Lonzo Ball, Max Strus, Darius Garland
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers newcomer Lonzo Ball hasn’t played in both ends of a back-to-back since the 2020–21 season with the Bulls. Three knee surgeries...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Kings
Lakers
LeBron James didn’t tip his hand on retirement at media day, but he acknowledged the obvious. And that would be that the finish line...
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on endorsement ordeal: None of us did anything wrong
Kawhi Leonard broke his silence Monday on the NBA’s investigation into his endorsement deal with a bankrupt California company -- and made it clear...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Heat, Tyler Herro, Rockets
Jazz
Walker Kessler’s contract situation remains unresolved as the regular season approaches.
Apparently, the Jazz and their fourth-year center have held multiple meetings this summer but...
Cavs Buzz: De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Thomas Bryant
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have the most expensive roster in the NBA. That’s what happens when you push past the second apron, lock in...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Pistons
Nuggets
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere.
The three-time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP declined to sign a veteran extension with Denver this summer --...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Hornets
Rockets
Kevin Durant doesn’t plan on going anywhere.
Nearly three months after being traded from the Suns to the Rockets, the 37-year-old forward made it clear...
