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.
Latest On Darius Garland, Cavs Trade Chatter
The Cavaliers aren’t putting Darius Garland on the trade block, but it seems they’re not exactly hanging up the phone, either.
Appearing on 850 ESPN...
Tom Izzo Shrugs Off ‘Michigan State Southwest’ Talk As Suns Turn To Jordan Ott
Tom Izzo has heard the jokes. He’s seen the memes. And yes, he knows Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia keeps pulling from the Michigan...
Pompey: Sixers Could Reassess Joel Embiid Or Paul George If Struggles Continue
The Philadelphia 76ers have questions to answer, and not just about who they’ll select with the No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft.
After a...
Sam Hauser Emerges As Trade Candidate Amid Celtics’ Offseason Rethink
After falling to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Boston Celtics are entering an offseason full of tough questions and...
De’Aaron Fox Says He’s Optimistic About Long-Term Extension With Spurs
De'Aaron Fox didn’t need a full season to see something he liked in San Antonio.
Despite appearing in just 17 games for the Spurs following...
Suns Officially Hire Jordan Ott As Coach, Citing His Work With Evan Mobley Along The Way
The Suns have made it official: Jordan Ott is their new head coach.
After multiple reports surfaced Wednesday pointing to Ott as the franchise’s choice...
Indiana TV Station Apologizes After Cutting Away From Pacers’ Comeback In Finals Opener
The Indiana Pacers have made a name for themselves this postseason by staging dramatic comebacks. But on Thursday night, fans watching Game 1 of...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavs Update, Trade Rumors, NBA Finals, Adam Silver
This is the time of year when there's nothing doing with the Cavaliers. Well, unless you consider (mostly baseless) trade rumors.
Truth is, the Cavs...
Trae Young Draws Motivation From Thunder’s Finals Run, Eyes Similar Rise With Hawks
Watching his hometown team compete on the NBA’s biggest stage isn’t easy for Trae Young, but it’s certainly fueling his fire.
The Hawks guard, a...
Joe Dumars On Pelicans’ Future: ‘We’re Not Here To Be Happy With Mediocrity’
When Joe Dumars took the reins as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he made it clear: fixing New Orleans’...
NBA Finals Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Logo
Another game, another wild comeback, another clutch bucket from Tyrese Haliburton.
The Indiana Pacers continued their improbable postseason run Thursday night, pulling off a stunning...
Suns Rumors: Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Trade Chatter
The Kevin Durant trade buzz is back, and this time, it's loud -- and messy.
According to a report earlier this week from The Athletic’s...
NBA Rumors: Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves, Kevin Durant, Sixers
Rockets
With Fred VanVleet reportedly headed back to Houston, the Rockets have to figure out what to do with Dillon Brooks. VanVleet’s return means fewer...
NBA Notes: Adam Silver, Expansion, Chris Paul, Sixers, Dennis Smith Jr
NBA Expansion
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear Thursday that adding new teams isn’t guaranteed anytime soon. Speaking at his annual pre-Finals news conference,...
