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.
Norman Powell Says Joining Heat Is ‘Childhood Dream’
Norman Powell called it a “childhood dream” to join the Miami Heat, and that dream became reality last week following a three-team trade that...
Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr: My Ceiling Had Plateaued With Nuggets
It's the end of the road for Michael Porter Jr. with the Denver Nuggets. And from the sounds of things, Porter is OK with...
Former Jazz Coach And Executive Frank Layden Dies At 93
Frank Layden, the former Utah Jazz coach and general manager who helped build one of the NBA’s most enduring franchises and brought national attention...
Former NBA Guard Ben McLemore Sentenced To Over Eight Years For Rape Conviction
Former NBA guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to 100 months -- eight years and four months -- in Oregon state prison after being...
NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Pistons, Malik Beasley, Celtics, Derrick White
Nets
The Nets made several of their offseason transactions official Tuesday, but one notable name remains unresolved. Cam Thomas, the team’s leading scorer from last...
NBA Announces Groups, Schedule for 2025 Emirates Cup Games
The NBA has revealed the official groups for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, the league’s annual in-season tournament. This marks the second year of...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nets, Pelicans, James Borrego
Thunder
Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year, fully guaranteed maximum rookie contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is...
76ers Waive Alex Reese To Clear Way For Dominick Barlow On Two-Way Deal
The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving forward Alex Reese to make room for Dominick Barlow on a two-way contract, according to reports from HoopsHype and...
NBA Names James Jones League Executive VP, Head Of Basketball Operations
Former NBA sharpshooter and Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones has a new mission. That would be replacing Joe Dumars as the league's new...
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Says Championship Goals Realistic: ‘That’s Why I’m Here’
Deandre Ayton is ready to return to the NBA Finals.
Yes, it's sometimes hard to remember that Ayton was there a few years ago as...
Nuggets Believe Jonas Valanciunas Will Remain With Team
It apopears Jonas Valanciunas may not bolt the Denver Nuggets, after all.
Per Altitude TV sideline reporter Vic Lombardi, Valanciunas will avoid heading to Greece...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Larry Nance Jr, Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Pacers
Cavaliers
Larry Nance Jr. never really left the Cavaliers -- not mentally, anyway.
The Ohio native officially returned to Cleveland this offseason, and while the move...
Trade Breakdown: Spurs Acquire Kelly Olynyk; Wizards Take Flyer On Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley
Two days after landing Kelly Olynyk in a three-team trade, the Washington Wizards are flipping the veteran big man to San Antonio, per ESPN’s...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Al Horford, Warriors, De’Anthony Melton, Nigel Hayes-Davis
Veteran big man Al Horford may be on the move. That much you likely already knew.
According to Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog, Celtics president Brad...
