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.
Jayson Tatum Making Visible Progress, But Celtics Still Expect Season-Long Absence
NBA star Jayson Tatum was walking without a boot and moving comfortably at New England Patriots practice. It’s a positive sign for the Boston...
NBA Rumors: Hornets, Grant Williams, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets
Veteran Hornets forward Grant Williams is taking a patient, measured approach in his recovery from a devastating right knee injury suffered in November 2024....
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Chris Jent, Nuggets
The Celtics have trimmed payroll this offseason, moving out Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and most recently Georges Niang. But Payton Pritchard isn’t backing off...
NBA To Tip Off 2025-26 Season On October 21
The NBA has released all of its key dates for the 2025-26 season, and now we know when the real thing begins. That would...
NBA Sets 2025-26 Trade Deadline Date And It Matters Today
The NBA has officially locked in its trade deadline for the 2025-26 season. The date to circle: Thursday, February 5 at 3 p.m. ET,...
Spurs Re-Sign Harrison Ingram to Two-Way Deal
The Spurs are running it back with Harrison Ingram, officially re-signing the second-year forward to a two-way deal, the team announced.
They also confirmed the...
Former Heat Security Officer Arrested in Merchandise Scandal
A former Miami Heat security officer is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing and selling millions of dollars’ worth of team memorabilia, including a LeBron...
What Role Will Damian Lillard Play for Blazers Once He Returns From Injury?
Damian Lillard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season as he rehabs from a torn left Achilles, but his return to the Trail...
Damian Lillard Reunion With Blazers Took Shape After GM Joe Cronin Visited
The Damian Lillard reunion with the Trail Blazers didn’t come out of nowhere. It began to take shape all the way back in his...
Spurs Bringing Back Riley Minix on Two-Way Contract
The Spurs are bringing back forward Riley Minix on a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Minix, 24, was a restricted free agent after...
Pelicans Hire Ex-Washington Coach Mike Hopkins As Assistant
The Pelicans are adding a seasoned voice to their bench, hiring Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach and head of player development, per ESPN’s...
Jazz Newcomer Georges Niang Could Slide Right Into Starting Role
Georges Niang is being traded to the Utah Jazz and he may cruise his way into the starting lineup the minute he arrives. That's...
Celtics Adding Chris Boucher to Frontcourt on One-Year Deal
The Boston Celtics are signing NBA veteran big man Chris Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The deal follows Boston’s...
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle: ‘I’ll Break The News,’ Benedict Mathurin Projected To Start
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin is heading into a pivotal NBA season and he’ll likely do so as a starter.
That’s the word from coach...
