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.
Lonnie Walker IV Drawing NBA Interest from Multiple Contenders
Veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV is back on the NBA radar, with several teams showing interest in bringing him back stateside, according to Marc...
Mike Brown’s Surprising Dismissal Might Be Just First Of Kings’ Moves
Mike Brown had the Sacramento Kings in his corner for a brief but memorable moment. After guiding the team to its first playoff appearance...
NBA Trade Rumors: Nikola Vucevic, Bulls, Kyle Kuzma, Wizards, Market
The trade market for veterans continues to face significant obstacles as Brooklyn’s inability to land a first-round pick for Dennis Schröder or Dorian Finney-Smith...
Lakers Opt For Versatility, Cap Flexibility In Deal For Dorian Finney-Smith
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just outbid the Memphis Grizzlies for Dorian Finney-Smith -- they also threw a curveball at NBA observers who expected...
Nets Seeking Multiple First-Round Picks For Cam Johnson; Grizzlies Interested?
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly seeking multiple first-round NBA draft picks in return for sharpshooter Cam Johnson, but whether they can achieve that after...
D’Angelo Russell A Buyout Candidate With Nets?
The Los Angeles Lakers' trade for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets, in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three...
Incoming Guard D’Angelo Russell Once Said He’d Be Motivated To Play Against Nets If GM Sean Marks Suited Up
The Nets' plans for a full-on NBA rebuild took another twist on Sunday, when they sent forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton to...
Trade Grades: Lakers Deserve High Marks For Dorian Finney-Smith Trade With Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled the trigger on a trade that could significantly improve their roster on both ends of the floor, acquiring...
NBA Players Ineligible To Be Traded This Season
As the February 6 NBA trade deadline approaches, a small but significant group of players will remain ineligible to be traded until sometime after...
Lakers Acquire Dorian-Finney Smith In Trade That Sends D’Angelo Russell Back To Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a significant move, agreeing to trade point guard D'Angelo Russell, rookie forward Maxwell Lewis, and three future second-round...
NBA History: Year of Violence, Record-Breaking Shows, and Washington’s First Title
The 1977-78 NBA season was marked by two violent incidents that cast a long shadow over the league.
In one of the most infamous moments,...
Mavericks Say Luka Doncic To Be Re-Evaluated In One Month
Luka Doncic's status for the immediate future remains uncertain after the Mavericks star suffered a left calf strain during the Christmas Day game against...
Kings Vow To Turn Around Season Following Mike Brown Firing
Doug Christie couldn’t have asked for a more dramatic setting as he embarked on his first shootaround as interim head coach of the Sacramento...
Timberwolves Waive PJ Dozier, Avoiding Guarantee
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived PJ Dozier, the team announced in a press release.
Dozier, a 28-year-old swingman, signed a one-year contract with the Wolves...
