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.
Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’
The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him.
People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome
Celtics
The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else.
According to Sean Deveney of Heavy...
Sacramento Bee eliminates sports department, including Kings beat reporter
The Sacramento Kings are about to lose one of the reporters who chronicled them every day. The city is losing considerably more than that.
The...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic
Rockets
Alperen Sengun wanted Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to communicate more. Stone responded by spending nearly two weeks with him in Türkiye.
As Matt Young...
Former Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. nearing deal with Real Madrid
Nick Smith Jr. may be taking his scoring overseas.
The former Lakers guard is close to signing with Real Madrid, according to Sportando, which cited...
Heat not waiting for training camp to start building around Giannis Antetokounmpo
Every NBA team has wonderful chemistry in September. Nobody has been benched. Nobody is unhappy with his touches. Most importantly, nobody has lost a...
Domantas Sabonis trade remains possible, but Kings’ price may be the problem
The Kings may want to trade Domantas Sabonis. Other teams may want him.
The problem, as usual, is the price.
Sacramento has explored the market for...
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently.
The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last...
Hawks waive Devin Carter, but roster crunch isn’t over
The Hawks made one cut. They still need another.
Atlanta waived former lottery pick Devin Carter on Friday, reducing its roster to 16 players, one...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Tristan Enaruna, Thunder
Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga said his early conversations with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch have centered on two responsibilities.
“Rebound and defend,” Kuminga said during his introductory press...
Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter
The Celtics may be looking to take a low-cost swing on a former lottery pick.
Specifically, Boston has expressed interest in signing guard Devin Carter...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
Lakers
Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.”
As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment...
Stephen Curry still headed toward Warrior-for-life status: ‘He isn’t going anywhere’
Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors. The expectation is that he will keep it that way.
“Steph is re-signing. Steph...
NBA not holding up Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors
If Kawhi Leonard remains with the Clippers, don’t blame the NBA.
The Clippers and Raptors are free to submit their agreed-upon trade for league approval...
NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week
The NBA may be getting closer to doing what everyone has expected it to do for years. Namely, expand to Seattle and Las Vegas.
According...
Clippers fallout, NBA Europe on agenda for next week’s owners meetings
The NBA’s team owners will gather in New York on Monday and Tuesday, and this particular Board of Governors meeting could involve considerably more...
Lakers hire longtime Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant GM
The Lakers have added another experienced voice beneath longtime head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka. Whether that eventually means anything for Pelinka is a...
Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday
The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday.
Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center,...
Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million
The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter.
Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson...
ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit
The Pacers won 19 games last season. They also reached the NBA Finals the last time Tyrese Haliburton was healthy.
So, yeah, predicting Indiana may...
