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: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Blazers, Micah Nori, ESPN
Cavaliers
LeBron James has yet to reach a deal with the Lakers in free agency. So naturally, people are still going to bring up the...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg, Hawks
Clippers
The Clippers aren't planning to move on from Kawhi Leonard. At least, that's what they're saying.
Asked about the two-time Finals MVP following the draft,...
NBA Notes: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Raptors, Allen Graves, Sixers
Heat
The Heat are keeping Pelle Larsson around.
Miami announced that it has exercised Larsson's $2.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season, ensuring the guard...
NBA Notes: Bulls, draft picks, Hornets, Hannes Steinbach, Pistons
Bulls
The Bulls appear determined to build their new foundation on defense.
Chicago used its two first-round picks on Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, and president...
Brad Stevens says Celtics value Jaylen Brown, but won’t predict his future
Brad Stevens had plenty of positive things to say about Jaylen Brown. What he didn't do was guarantee Brown will remain with the Celtics.
Speaking...
Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade
The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks and Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to...
Celtics linked to Evan Mobley in trade speculation, but Cavs not looking to move him
The internet has spent much of Wednesday connecting Celtics star Jaylen Brown to Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley.
At this point, though, that's all it...
NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Trey Murphy, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Timberwolves
Pelicans
The Trey Murphy III rumors aren't going away.
Appearing on KNBR in San Francisco before the draft, The Athletic's Sam Amick suggested there is still...
Bucks GM opens draft-night presser by shutting down Giannis questions
The biggest story in the NBA involved the Bucks.
Unfortunately for reporters gathered in Milwaukee on draft night, they weren’t going to hear much about...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Yves Missi, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Knicks
Lakers
The Lakers have reportedly checked in on another young Pelicans player.
According to SNY's Ian Begley, Los Angeles has inquired about center Yves Missi, though...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs
Jazz
Darryn Peterson hasn't forgotten the draft process.
The Jazz selected Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick, and while many evaluators viewed him as one...
NBA Mock Draft: Second Round
Day 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is history. But hey, we still have another day. Here are the best guesses as to who...
Latest on LaMelo Ball, as Hornets talking trade
The Hornets may be preparing to make one of the biggest moves of the offseason.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Charlotte is actively engaged in...
Cavs trade No. 29 pick to Kings, move down in NBA Draft
The Cavaliers did exactly what many expected.
According to multiple reports, Cleveland has agreed to trade the No. 29 overall pick to the Kings in...
