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 Rumors: Hawks, Trae Young, Heat, Russell Westbrook, Richaun Holmes
The Hawks have yet to offer All-Star guard Trae Young a contract extension, per NBA insider Marc Spears of ESPN.
Young is currently eligible for...
NBA Restricted Free Agency Standoffs: Latest on Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas
Restricted free agency has never been easy, and this NBA summer is proving that again. All four key names remain unsigned: Josh Giddey (Chicago...
Given Cavs’ Cap Situation, Tristan Thompson Return Makes Sense
Don’t expect the Cavaliers to enter the regular season with just 13 players under standard NBA contracts. Eventually, they’ll add a 14th. They have...
Rumor: Trail Blazers Have Gained No Traction On Jerami Grant Trade
Unless something changes, it looks like NBA veteran Jerami Grant may be coming off the bench for the Portland Trail Blazers next season.
According to...
Cavs Don’t Expect Darius Garland To Be Ready For Training Camp
Two-time NBA All-Star Darius Garland says he feels “great” following toe surgery in June, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are not planning on him being...
Rumor: Luka Doncic On Track To Sign NBA’s First $400M+ Contract With Lakers In 2028
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic may have just signed his latest contract, but the next one could be the biggest in NBA history.
According...
Three NBA Teams That Still Need to Waive Players
With the NBA offseason now past the midway point, most teams have trimmed their rosters to 15 standard contracts.
But three teams haven’t yet —...
NBA Notes: Neemias Queta, Celtics, Restricted Free Agents, Offseason
Celtics big man Neemias Queta revealed he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee shortly after Boston’s NBA season ended in May.
Speaking to Bobby...
Marks: NBA Middle Class Thriving Despite CBA Criticism
Despite growing frustration among fans and some league executives, ESPN’s Bobby Marks isn’t ready to declare that the new NBA collective bargaining agreement has...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Immanuel Quickley, Jordan Clarkson, Knicks, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey
A five-year deal completed nearly a year ago is still shaping the way NBA teams and agents are approaching restricted free agency.
According to ESPN...
NBC Finalizes NBA Broadcast Team With Sideline Reporter Additions
NBC has completed its broadcast roster ahead of its return to NBA coverage.
The network announced Monday that Jordan Cornette, Ashley ShahAhmadi and Zora Stephenson...
Brian Windhorst Hopes to Stay at ESPN, Wants Amazon and NBC to Hire Reporters
Brian Windhorst may not know where he’s headed next, but he knows what he wants to see happen in NBA media.
In an appearance on...
De’Aaron Fox, Spurs Agree to Four-Year Max Extension Worth Over $220 Million
The San Antonio Spurs have locked up De'Aaron Fox for the long haul, as relayed by NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.
Fox and San...
Remembering Bingo Smith: The Cavs Legend Who Made a Kid Believe
We originally published this story on Oct. 26, 2023, following the passing of Cavaliers legend Bingo Smith. As part of our ongoing look back...
