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.
Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, Warriors Scheduled for Opening Night
The NBA will open its 2025-26 season on October 21 with two Western Conference matchups, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The night begins with the...
Cavs Tip Off NBA Christmas Games With Visit to Knicks
Some will tell you the Cavaliers and Knicks, in any order, are favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. At least,...
Trae Young’s Max Extension Remains Uncertain as Hawks Look Ahead to Season
Luka Doncic and De'Aaron Fox recently locked in max-salary contract extensions with their teams. Meanwhile, Hawks star Trae Young, who has been eligible for...
Wilt Chamberlain Almost Joined Cavaliers in 1979, But the Contract Blew Away and That Was That
In February 1997, Wilt Chamberlain, then 60 years old, was one of the legendary figures honored during NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, celebrating the...
Former Lakers, Nets Forward Maxwell Lewis Signs With Turkish Club
Former NBA second-round pick Maxwell Lewis has signed with Tofaş in Turkey, the team announced.
Lewis, the 40th overall pick in the 2023 draft out...
Cam Thomas, Quentin Grimes Could Sign Qualifying Offers
NBA restricted free agency has moved slowly for Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas and Quentin Grimes, with none of the four reaching deals...
New Knicks Coach Mike Brown Could Unlock More From Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns
A coaching change in New York might mean more production from Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in their second year with the Knicks, as...
Celtics Announce Contract Extension for Coach Joe Mazzulla: ‘A Gifted Leader’
The Celtics have locked in their head coach for the long term, announcing Friday that Joe Mazzulla has signed a multiyear deal with the...
Darryn Peterson Returns to CVCA to Host Basketball Clinic
Former Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy star Darryn Peterson is returning to the school where it all started to host a three-hour basketball clinic. Peterson,...
Warriors Reportedly Interested In Bulls’ Josh Giddey
So far, restricted free agency this NBA offseason has resulted in a big fat nothing burger. That includes the restricted free agency of Bulls...
Warriors Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Seth Curry
The Golden State Warriors’ offseason continues to revolve around one question. Namely, what happens with Jonathan Kuminga?
Golden State currently has just nine players signed...
Restricted Free Agents Still Facing Long Negotiations
Four of the top NBA restricted free agents remain stuck in contract limbo, and there is no expectation for movement anytime soon.
During a Bleacher...
Malik Beasley Evicted from Detroit Apartment Owned by Dan Gilbert’s Real Estate Firm
It’s been a rough offseason for NBA veteran Malik Beasley, and his challenges are only continuing to mount.
The latest? The free agent NBA guard...
Eight NBA Draft Picks Still Don’t Have Contracts
More than 85% of the 2025 draft class has already signed their first NBA contracts, but eight players still don’t have a deal in...
