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.
Jazz Decision To Land 2031 Pick Done With Long-Term Flexibility In Mind
Utah’s motivation for trading with Phoenix on Tuesday is clear -- building long-term flexibility while offloading lower-tier draft assets, per Marc Stein and Jake...
Suns Still Facing Challenges In Possible Pursuit Of Heat’s Jimmy Butler
The Phoenix Suns made a bold move Tuesday in their pursuit of star power, sending a 2031 first-round pick -- unprotected -- to the...
Bulls Receiving Trade Calls On Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic
The Chicago Bulls have been fielding inquiries from multiple teams regarding two of their key players -- Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, according to...
Cavs To Simulcast Five Games On Rocket Entertainment Sports Network
Five Cavaliers games will be simulcast on Rocket Entertainment Sports Network, as well as WUAB TV-43 this season, leading to theories about the next...
Pistons Seeking Deals To Help With Playoff Push
The Detroit Pistons? Playoff-bound? Well, believe it or not, that seems to be the case.
If nothing else, the Pistons are in the thick of...
Heat Continue To Hold Productive Talks On Possible Jimmy Butler Trade
The Miami Heat remain engaged in trade talks centered on star forward Jimmy Butler and those talks continue to be "productive," per Shams Charania...
NBA Postpones Bucks-Pelicans Game Scheduled For New Orleans
The game between the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans, originally scheduled for Wednesday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, has been...
Thunder Sign Rookie Center To Second 10-Day Deal
Rookie center Branden Carlson is sticking with the Oklahoma City Thunder, signing a second 10-day contract, the team announced Monday.
Carlson, who initially joined the...
LeBron James, Anthony Davis Growing Concerned About Lakers’ Ability To Make Upgrades
The Los Angeles Lakers made one trade already, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets a few weeks back. But is...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Warriors, Pelicans, Javonte Green
Spurs
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama will play two games this week in his native France against the Pacers, an opportunity that holds great significance...
Heat Out Of Sorts In Surprising Loss To Blazers, With Jimmy Butler Rumors Swirling
Five takeaways on the Miami Heat after a stunning 116-107 home loss to Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. ...
1. Heat Missing Their Herro
Missing for...
Report: Suns’ Trade With Jazz Is Beginning Of Process To Acquire Heat’s Jimmy Butler
The Phoenix Suns are taking steps toward making a deal for Jimmy Butler, but it will likely require the involvement of multiple NBA teams...
Heat Reportedly Having Productive Trade Talks On Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler has returned to the Miami Heat, but his trade request is still very much alive and intensifying. Per ESPN NBA insider Shams...
Suns’ Trade For Additional Picks Makes It Seem As If Larger Deal Looms
The Phoenix Suns have finalized a trade with the Utah Jazz, sending their 2031 unprotected first-round pick to Utah in exchange for three future...
