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 insider: ‘Matter of when not if’ Mavericks trade Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis’ future in Dallas may be less of a mystery than the Mavericks would like to let on.
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said this week...
Bucks telling teams Giannis Antetokounmpo not available
Despite all the noise, the Bucks continue to insist they are not entertaining trade talks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Milwaukee...
NBA straw poll sets up familiar MVP battle: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic
If the early temperature check on the MVP race is worth anything, buckle up. This one might go wire to wire.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps released...
Patrick Beverley officially signs in Greece
Patrick Beverley is headed to Greece.
The veteran guard has finalized a rest-of-season contract with PAOK BC, the club announced, confirming weekend reports that the...
Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium in mix for NBA Cup
Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium could be in the mix to host the NBA Cup championship game in 2026.
ESPN’s Shams Charania floated the idea during...
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff: Ref wanted to make game about refs
The Pistons didn’t lose Thursday night’s game in Dallas only because of the officiating. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff made sure to say that part out...
Cavs receiving heavy volume of trade calls amid rough stretch
From the outside, the vibes around the Cavaliers are not great.
The losses are piling up, the consistency still isn’t there, and Cleveland is slipping...
Thunder return to looking unstoppable
For a team that rarely stumbles, Saturday’s loss to San Antonio felt loud. Oklahoma City answered it quietly and decisively.
The Thunder looked very much...
Talkin’ Cavs and lacking little things needed to win
I joined Jeff Phelps and Dan Menningen of 92.3 The Fan to talk all things Cavaliers and what I’m seeing during the ongoing ugly...
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s locked in on Bucks, hopes trade rumors end
Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear Thursday that speculation about his future has taken on a life of its own.
Speaking publicly for the first time...
Cavs’ Darius Garland still seems off, and not surprisingly, so is the team
This isn’t how anyone drew it up.
Through 28 games, the Cavaliers are 15-13 and sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference. That’s a jolt when...
NBA Rumors: Clippers, James Harden, Kings, Zach LaVine, Pacers
Clippers
James Harden is a name to keep an eye on.
Multiple teams are monitoring the Clippers guard, a source tells Marc Stein of The Stein...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Chris Finch, Celtics, Spurs, Elfrid Payton
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves keep flirting with the idea of being an elite West team, but the consistency has not been there. Not yet, anyway.
Wednesday’s home...
Lakers seeking perimeter defense, eye Pelicans’ Herbert Jones
The Lakers are winning, but they are still looking.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles is actively monitoring the trade market for a...
