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.
Lakers very well could be done making moves this offseason
The Lakers look like they’re standing pat.
They’ve made their summer moves — adding Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart — and for now,...
LeBron James once again fuels Lakers exit speculation
LeBron James may have been hinting at his future, or again just stirring the pot. Or maybe he was just making an innocent post...
Report: Hawks’ Trae Young resigned to idea extension not coming this summer
Trae Young is like any working person and would certainly like a contract extension. He also seems to know that one isn't likely coming...
Michael Porter Jr. warns NBA players about dangers of sports betting, stat manipulation
Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is warning fellow NBA players about the dangers of manipulating stats to help friends win sports bets.
Speaking on the...
A closer look at Trail Blazers’ incoming ownership group
The Trail Blazers’ incoming ownership group will be led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, whose agreement to purchase the franchise from Paul Allen’s...
Trail Blazers sale to include two separate payments totaling $4.25 billion
The sale of the Trail Blazers to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon will be valued at roughly $4.25 billion, according...
Steve Clifford joining Suns’ Jordan Ott as coaching consultant
Former Hornets coach Steve Clifford supposedly moved into the team's front office ahead of last season. We're not sure what Clifford actually did in...
Cavs reveal NBA Cup schedule, and early-season hardaware never hurts
The Cavaliers know the challenge that comes with the NBA Cup. They also know they have yet to figure it out.
Cleveland will open group...
NBA Cup schedule revealed; West Group C gets national spotlight
The NBA has released the group play schedule for the third annual Emirates NBA Cup, which will run from October 31 through November 23.
Games...
Blazers to be sold to group led by Hurricanes and pickleball league owner; will remain in Portland
The Trail Blazers are set to be sold for more than $4 billion, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
A group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner...
Clippers sign former Ohio star Jason Preston to camp deal
The Clippers have signed guard Jason Preston to a training camp contract, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.
Preston, 26, was selected early in the...
Bradley Beal: Joining Clippers was based on trying to win championship
Veteran guard Bradley Beal said his main motivation for signing with the Clippers was what he believes is a chance to win a championship.
“I...
NBA insider Shams Charania says 24/7 grind makes relationships ‘very hard’
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania says the grind of his job has taken a toll on his personal life.
Speaking on ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters”...
Popular ‘Inside the NBA’ scheduled to air just once on ESPN before Christmas
The popular former TNT studio show “Inside the NBA” will now be a popular ESPN studio show.
But barely at first.
As relayed by Jon Lewis...
