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 Rumors: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Suns, Kevin Durant, Lakers
Spurs
The Spurs were the big movers at Monday’s NBA draft lottery, jumping from No. 8 to the No. 2 overall pick -- and, with...
Nuggets? Thunder? Game 7 On Way, As It Should Be
The two biggest stars did their stuff and the Denver Nuggets are getting another chance to eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder.
And the Thunder are...
Warriors Offseason Primer: Pivotal Summer Awaits After Resurgent Second Half
The Golden State Warriors finished the 2024-25 campaign at 48-34, a respectable mark that -- despite a second-round playoff exit -- suggests the franchise...
Rockets Might Be Open To Parting With Alperen Sengun In A Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit
For the first time in his career, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly open-minded about leaving Milwaukee -- and NBA front offices are already...
Warriors Exit Early, But Don’t Sound Ready To Rebuild: ‘We Had a Shot’
The Warriors’ season came to an abrupt end Wednesday night, ousted in five games by the Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. But as...
Raptors Staying Optimistic, Having Once Drafted Tracy McGrady, DeMar DeRozan at No. 9
The Toronto Raptors dropped two spots in Monday’s NBA draft lottery, falling from their pre-lottery position of seventh to ninth overall.
While not as steep...
Timberwolves Turn a Vow Into a Statement, But Say the Job’s Not Finished
After falling short in the Western Conference Finals last spring, Anthony Edwards offered a short, bold promise: “We’ll be back next year.”
It didn’t look...
Wolves Bounce Warriors, Return To West Finals Despite Being Written Off After KAT Trade
If you had the Minnesota Timberwolves going to the Western Conference Finals before the playoffs, well, then you probably know more than the rest...
NBA Rumors: Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Jazz, Josh Giddey, Hawks, Caris LeVert
As the 2025 NBA offseason begins to take shape, the trade and contract rumor mill is already warming up -- and HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto...
Hawks Eye Raptors’ Masai Ujiri, Player Agents in Search for New Front Office Leader
Raptors president Masai Ujiri has emerged as a potential target for the Hawks as they look to reshape their basketball operations department, according to...
Cooper Flagg Speaks at Draft Combine After Lottery Surprise, Eyes Potential Fit With Mavs
Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick in next month’s NBA Draft, addressed the media for the first time since Monday’s surprising lottery...
Cavs Face Big Offseason Decisions, With Very Little Room To Manuever
CLEVELAND -- The season ended early for the Cavaliers, and now comes the most important season of all. That would be none other than...
Breaking Down Cavs’ Offseason Ahead And Major Cap Crunch That Awaits
The Cavaliers delivered one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history, finishing 64-18 and staking a claim as a top-tier contender in...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Season Ends, And As Always, The Hard Questions About To Begin
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' season-ending 114-105 home loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Tuesday. ...
1. It's hard to...
