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.
James Harden still waiting for Cavs contract to become official
James Harden agreed to return to the Cavaliers nearly three weeks ago. He still hasn't officially signed.
At this point, there isn't much mystery about...
Spurs announcer back on job after alleged affair with player’s sister
Well, this is an unusual comeback story.
Jacob Tobey is returning as the Spurs' play-by-play announcer, less than two months after stepping away from the...
NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Lakers
Suns
Could Jalen Green eventually find himself back on the trade market?
It's at least a possibility worth watching, with Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report recently...
NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story
The NBA number on the table is never just the number. It’s who can wait, who can match, who runs into an apron and...
NBA second apron trade rules, without the jargon fog
The second apron is not a tax bill. It is a hard set of handcuffs on how you build a roster.
For 2026-27 the lines...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers
Spurs
Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all.
The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves didn't acquire Cody Williams merely because they needed to move some money around.
General manager Matt Lloyd indicated Minnesota had genuine interest in...
Jeanie Buss’ court fight over Lakers ownership sale delayed until December
The Buss family’s fight over its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers will have to wait a little longer.
A court hearing stemming from Jeanie...
Bucks suddenly have reason to sweat NBA investigation after Clippers punishment
The Clippers have already been found guilty of circumventing the NBA’s salary-cap rules.
Now the Bucks are waiting to find out whether the league believes...
Josh Giddey believes Norman Powell will make life easier for Bulls
Josh Giddey likes what the Bulls have done this offseason.
He may be particularly excited about Norman Powell.
Chicago signed Powell in free agency after an...
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs
Kings
We already know Ben Simmons is headed back to the NBA with the Kings. Now comes the more interesting question: What can he actually...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Bucks, Hornets
Warriors
Stephen Curry expects to be ready to roll for the Warriors this season, though there apparently remains at least some concern about his right...
Longtime AP sportswriter, editor Vin Cherwoo dies at 56
Vin Cherwoo, a longtime sportswriter and editor for The Associated Press who spent more than three decades with the news organization, has died. He...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: No doubt Evan Mobley will take another leap
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has already seen Evan Mobley become an NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He doesn't think Mobley is finished getting...
New SuperSonics bidder proposes arena 35 miles outside Seattle
The competition to bring the SuperSonics back to Seattle is getting interesting.
BlackSun Private Equity, one of two known bidders for a potential NBA expansion...
Charles Barkley says he and Ernie Johnson leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ after season
Charles Barkley has talked about retiring before. Several times, actually. This time, though, he says it's different. And he apparently won't be leaving Inside...
Clippers need to stop fighting NBA and start thinking about their future
The Clippers are furious with the NBA. Steve Ballmer is furious with the NBA. They believe they've been wronged, the investigation was biased and...
Steve Ballmer chose fight with NBA over settlement
Steve Ballmer is apparently still furious over the NBA's punishment of the Clippers. The more interesting question may be whether that anger is getting...
Kevin Love reportedly open to Timberwolves return, interest is mutual
Kevin Love could be going back to where it all started.
Love is open to returning to the Timberwolves, and Minnesota has some interest in...
Timberwolves’ two-year deal with Jonathan Kuminga now official
Jonathan Kuminga is officially a member of the Timberwolves, as Minnesota finalized its two-year, $12.4 million contract with the former Warriors and Hawks forward,...
