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 Notes: 76ers, Mike Gansey, Raptors, Collin Murray-Boyles, Pacers
76ers
New 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey isn't pretending Philadelphia is ready to contend for a title just yet.
Speaking at his introductory press...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Knicks, Mike Brown, Wizards
Spurs
Stephon Castle looked every bit the part of a rising star in the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks.
After struggling in Game 2,...
NBA sends first round of green room invitations for 2026 draft
The NBA has begun sending out green room invitations for the 2026 draft.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Woo, the league has invited 14 draft prospects...
NBA trade proposal sends Ja Morant, No. 3 pick to Bulls
The Grizzlies continue to be at the center of trade speculation, and one proposed deal would send star guard Ja Morant to the Bulls.
In...
NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Jamal Murray, Nuggets, Trey Murphy, Pelicans
Rockets
As the NBA Draft approaches, Kevin Durant remains one of the league’s biggest wild cards.
The Rockets star continues to be linked to a variety...
Ja Morant trade market remains limited as Grizzlies weigh options
The Grizzlies may be open to moving star guard Ja Morant, but finding a suitable trade partner could prove easier said than done.
According to...
Mike Brown questions officiating after Knicks’ Game 3 loss
Knicks coach Mike Brown made it clear he wasn’t pleased with the officiating following New York’s 115-111 loss to the Spurs in Game 3...
Thunder GM Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren, talks offseason
Thunder general manager Sam Presti isn't worried about Chet Holmgren.
Despite criticism directed at Holmgren following Oklahoma City's loss to the Spurs in the Western...
AJ Dybantsa still viewed as favorite for No. 1 pick
The Wizards continue to evaluate their options with the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but league observers still believe BYU star AJ...
Wembanyama, Spurs answer challenge, cut Knicks’ Finals lead to 2-1
Victor Wembanyama heard the criticism. Then he responded like a superstar.
Wembanyama finished with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists Monday night, leading the...
Cavs have zero intention of trading Donovan Mitchell
For all the trade speculation that tends to accompany every NBA offseason, there appears to be little expectation around the league that Donovan Mitchell...
Blazers expected to again explore Jerami Grant trade market
The Trail Blazers are once again expected to explore trade possibilities involving veteran forward Jerami Grant as they continue to build around their younger...
NBA trade proposal sends Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill to Bucks for Giannis
The Cavaliers have repeatedly indicated they view Evan Mobley as a cornerstone piece.
That hasn't stopped outsiders from imagining what it might take to land...
Heat emerging as frontrunner in Giannis trade sweepstakes
The Heat continue to be viewed as one of the most aggressive suitors for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Speaking Monday on ESPN's Get Up, Brian...
