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.
Cavs Exploring Assistant Coaching Options, Including Jared Dudley; Johnnie Bryant Likely To Stay
With several vacancies to fill on Kenny Atkinson's coaching staff, the Cavaliers are exploring multiple options, including current Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley and...
Why the Magic Paid Big for Desmond Bane and Why the Grizzlies Didn’t Mind
The Orlando Magic weren’t the only team with eyes on Desmond Bane. They were just the most determined.
Before the Grizzlies struck Sunday’s blockbuster deal...
Bulls, Heat Considered Potential Suitors For Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga
By most accounts, Jonathan Kuminga wants more minutes. And two Eastern Conference teams may be willing to give them to him.
The Chicago Bulls and...
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Strongly Defends Ref Scott Foster Amid Finals Criticism
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of veteran NBA referee Scott Foster on Sunday, pushing back against what he called "ridiculous...
Cavs Looking For Rotation Help; Core Four Expected To Remain
The deeper we get into the Cavaliers' offseason, the more it appears they are set to make some changes.
Perhaps none involving Donovan Mitchell, Evan...
Magic Make Statement With Trade For Desmond Bane
The Orlando Magic wasted little time setting the tone for the 2025 offseason, acquiring shooting guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a...
Desmond Bane Trade Signals Shift For Grizzlies, But Not A Rebuild
The Memphis Grizzlies made a franchise-altering move by trading Desmond Bane, a player many consider the best shooter in team history, according to Damichael...
Suns Not Promising To Send Kevin Durant To Desired Locations
Kevin Durant reportedly has a list of three teams for which he wants to play next. The Phoenix Suns may or may not grant...
Bulls, Billy Donovan Working On Contract Extension
The Chicago Bulls are in discussions to extend the contract of head coach Billy Donovan, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The...
Magic Go All-In On Desmond Bane. Will Price Be Worth It?
After trading for Desmond Bane in what could become the defining move of Jeff Weltman’s tenure as president of basketball operations, the Orlando Magic...
Cavs Receiving Calls On Darius Garland, Refusing To Lower Asking Price
While the Cavaliers appear more open to moving Darius Garland this summer than in previous offseasons, they won't just give him away. Far from...
Details On Blockbuster Magic-Grizzlies Trade That Sends Desmond Bane To Orlando
The Memphis Grizzlies are sending guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round draft picks...
Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Rise At Right Time, Stun Pacers To Even Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves on the brink. Down double digits on the road, struggling from deep, and clinging to a Finals dream...
Hoops Wire Live: Talkin’ Cavs Trade Rumors, Roster Decisions
While the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder square off in the NBA Finals, the entire rest of the league is under a roster...
