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 Draft Rumors: Suns, Pelicans, Nuggets, Caleb Love, Kings
With the 2025 NBA Draft fast approaching, teams are zeroing in on potential fits, and for the Phoenix Suns, that means floor-spacing big men.
According...
Hawks Eye Retaining Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr.; Face Bigger Questions With Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks are aiming to keep two of their own in free agency, with veteran wings Caris LeVert and Larry Nance Jr. both...
Report: Heat Unlikely To Land Suns’ Kevin Durant
While the Miami Heat are reportedly among the teams interested in Kevin Durant, it's unlikely they land him, per Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro and...
Talkin’ NBA: Cavs Rumors, NBA Finals, Desmond Bane Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder or Indiana Pacers? Who you got winning it all? Oh, and what about that trade that sent Memphis Grizzlies guard...
Cavs Exploring Assistant Coaching Options, Including Jared Dudley; Johnnie Bryant Likely To Stay
With several vacancies to fill on Kenny Atkinson's coaching staff, the Cavaliers are exploring multiple options, including current Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley and...
Why the Magic Paid Big for Desmond Bane and Why the Grizzlies Didn’t Mind
The Orlando Magic weren’t the only team with eyes on Desmond Bane. They were just the most determined.
Before the Grizzlies struck Sunday’s blockbuster deal...
Bulls, Heat Considered Potential Suitors For Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga
By most accounts, Jonathan Kuminga wants more minutes. And two Eastern Conference teams may be willing to give them to him.
The Chicago Bulls and...
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Strongly Defends Ref Scott Foster Amid Finals Criticism
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of veteran NBA referee Scott Foster on Sunday, pushing back against what he called "ridiculous...
Cavs Looking For Rotation Help; Core Four Expected To Remain
The deeper we get into the Cavaliers' offseason, the more it appears they are set to make some changes.
Perhaps none involving Donovan Mitchell, Evan...
Magic Make Statement With Trade For Desmond Bane
The Orlando Magic wasted little time setting the tone for the 2025 offseason, acquiring shooting guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a...
Desmond Bane Trade Signals Shift For Grizzlies, But Not A Rebuild
The Memphis Grizzlies made a franchise-altering move by trading Desmond Bane, a player many consider the best shooter in team history, according to Damichael...
Suns Not Promising To Send Kevin Durant To Desired Locations
Kevin Durant reportedly has a list of three teams for which he wants to play next. The Phoenix Suns may or may not grant...
Bulls, Billy Donovan Working On Contract Extension
The Chicago Bulls are in discussions to extend the contract of head coach Billy Donovan, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The...
Magic Go All-In On Desmond Bane. Will Price Be Worth It?
After trading for Desmond Bane in what could become the defining move of Jeff Weltman’s tenure as president of basketball operations, the Orlando Magic...
