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.
Report: Ben Simmons passed on Knicks’ minimum offer
Ben Simmons had a chance to join the Knicks this offseason, but turned it down.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, New York...
Jeff Teague says it’s ‘over’ for Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons’ NBA future remains uncertain, and at least one former player thinks the time has come to call it a career.
“You got fans...
LeBron James’ future beyond this season seemingly up in air
It seems no one knows if LeBron James will play beyond this season. Perhaps not even LeBron James. Certainly not the Lakers.
James is set...
Jazz still expected to trade or buy out Kevin Love before season
Kevin Love was part of the July 7 trade that sent Norman Powell to the Heat and John Collins to the Clippers, landing him...
Sixers exploring trades for Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre Jr.
The 76ers are weighing trade options for veterans Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre Jr., according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
“There has been buzz...
Spurs to juggle loaded backcourt while building around Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs might have the best problem in basketball. Their two biggest breaks of the past year — trading for De’Aaron Fox and landing...
Sister of Timberwolves’ Naz Reid identified as homicide victim in New Jersey
The sister of Timberwolves big man Naz Reid was killed Saturday in a shooting at an apartment complex in Jackson Township, New Jersey, authorities...
Opposing NBA owners could drive league’s Clippers investigation
The NBA is digging into Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration, and longtime insider Marc Stein says the reaction of other owners may determine...
NBA Notes: LeBron James, coaching, Jordan Clarkson, Knicks, Micky Arison, Heat
LeBron James says he knows one thing about life after playing in the NBA -- it won’t involve coaching.
“I was inspired by the game....
Dwight Howard credits Stan Van Gundy in Hall of Fame speech
Dwight Howard entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night and made sure to thank the coach who helped guide him...
Carmelo Anthony: ‘I never got an NBA ring, but I know what I gave to game’
Carmelo Anthony officially took his place among basketball’s immortals Saturday night, inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to chants of “Melo!...
Grizzlies sign two Lawson Lovering, Tyler Burton to camp deals
The Grizzlies have signed center Lawson Lovering and forward Tyler Burton, the team announced. Terms were not released, but both are expected to be...
East Notes: Knicks, depth, Celtics, projections, Sixers, Adem Bona
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 season as one of the favorites in the East after reaching the conference finals last spring. But as Stefan...
West Notes: Rockets, outlook, Mavs, PJ Washington, Grizzlies
The Rockets made headlines by trading for Kevin Durant, but other offseason moves may prove just as important.
Houston extended center Steven Adams and re-signed...
