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.
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson hints at LeBron James pursuit: ‘You know what I’m talking about’
Kenny Atkinson never mentioned LeBron James by name. He probably didn't have to.
Speaking from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the Cavaliers coach smiled...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets, Keon Ellis, Magic
Lakers
The Lakers have formally re-signed Austin Reaves, locking up one of the franchise's biggest offseason priorities after agreeing to terms on a new deal...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Timberwolves, Isaiah Evans, Pelicans
Magic
Paolo Banchero already likes what he's seeing from new Magic coach Sean Sweeney.
Speaking with Yahoo Sports' Kelly Iko, Banchero said the two have quickly...
Ja Morant wants fresh start with Blazers, says he’s no longer ‘that guy’
Ja Morant knows his reputation took a hit over the past few years. Now, he wants people to know he's changed.
Speaking to reporters Saturday...
Derek Fisher: A lot of Lakers fans didn’t love LeBron James’ time in LA
For all that LeBron James accomplished with the Lakers, not everyone in Los Angeles seemed heartbroken to see him go.
Former Lakers guard Derek Fisher...
Andre Iguodala hopes LeBron James joins Stephen Curry, Warriors
Andre Iguodala isn’t trying to predict where LeBron James will sign.
He does know where he’d like to see him end up.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave...
Report: Luka Doncic pushed Lakers to trade for Walker Kessler
The Lakers didn’t just identify Walker Kessler as their center of the future.
Apparently, Luka Doncic did, too.
According to Iztok Franko of DigginBasketball, Doncic pushed...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors
Sixers
Dean Wade spent seven seasons doing the dirty work in Cleveland.
Now, he believes he’ll be doing much of the same in Philadelphia.
Speaking with Gina...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Nuggets, DaRon Holmes II, Heat
Warriors
Warriors star Stephen Curry is taking a different approach this offseason.
After missing more than two months last season with a right knee injury, Curry...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Timberwolves, Trey Lyles, Cedi Osman
Bucks
Bucks newcomer Tyler Herro wasn't exactly shocked when the Heat traded him. In fact, he said he expected it.
"I saw it coming," Herro said,...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Nets
Nuggets
The Nuggets may not know exactly what Nikola Jokic plans to do in two years. They're choosing not to worry about it.
Jokic is expected...
Players’ union chief wants NBA to rethink second apron: ‘We’re not fans’
The NBA's second apron has no shortage of critics these days. Now, the head of the players' union is joining the list.
Speaking Friday, NBPA...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still likely despite NBA investigation
The Kawhi Leonard trade may be on hold, but there still appears to be little doubt around the NBA that it'll eventually get done.
According...
NBA Free Agency: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Blazers, Micah Potter, Nuggets
Spurs
In case you missed it, Victor Wembanyama isn't going anywhere.
The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year has officially signed a five-year rookie-scale maximum...
