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 Insider: Transition To Luka Doncic As Centerpiece Has Strained LeBron James, Lakers
Anyone who follows the Los Angeles Lakers knows that Luka Doncic is the future and is the player around whom the franchise is building....
Ben Simmons Expected To Make Free Agency Decision Within Next Week
Free agent guard/forward Ben Simmons is expected to decide on a new team within the next week, per ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
Simmons finished last season...
Lakers Newcomer Marcus Smart: ‘We Stack Up There With The Best Of Them’
NBA veteran Marcus Smart is betting on a new beginning in Los Angeles.
After two injury-plagued seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, the former Defensive Player...
Lindy Waters III Lands One-Year Deal With Spurs
Free agent swingman Lindy Waters III has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
San Antonio had...
Magic Waive Two-Way Guard Ethan Thompson
The Orlando Magic have waived guard Ethan Thompson from his two-way contract, the team announced via its PR department.
Thompson signed with Orlando in February...
NBA Insider: Extension Between Luka Doncic, Lakers Feels Inevitable
Luka Doncic isn’t going anywhere. At least, that’s how ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne sees it.
Speaking on ESPN LA Radio, Shelburne said she “would be shocked”...
Marcus Smart Officially Clears Waivers
Veteran guard Marcus Smart has officially cleared the NBA waiver wire after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, per the RealGM...
Shake Milton Clears Waivers, Enters Free Agency
Veteran NBA guard Shake Milton officially cleared waivers Tuesday after being released by the Los Angeles Lakers, per the RealGM transactions log.
Milton is now...
Wizards Shed $8 Million In Salary Via Marcus Smart, Blake Wesley Buyouts
The Washington Wizards are trimming the fat. That's because buyout agreements with guards Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley have reduced Washington’s cap figure by...
Suns Quiet For Now, But Still Have Roster Spot To Fill
The Phoenix Suns are sitting tight. According to NBA reporter Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Phoenix is comfortable with where the roster stands,...
Lamar Stevens Taking Game To Paris
Veteran NBA forward Lamar Stevens is taking his game overseas, having signed with Paris Basketball, the team announced in a press release.
This marks the...
Rockets Adding Veteran Wing Josh Okogie
The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with free agent guard/forward Josh Okogie, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. It’s a one-year deal...
NBA Expansion Still Feels Inevitable, Just Not Imminent
Don’t expect the NBA to go from 30 teams to 32 tomorrow. But don’t expect it to stay at 30 for much longer, either.
According...
Richard Jefferson Staying Put At ESPN, But Doris Burke’s Status Unclear
Richard Jefferson will be back on ESPN and ABC next season after reaching an agreement to do so. That’s per Andrew Marchand of The...
