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 Rumors: Blazers, DeMar DeRozan, Mavericks, PJ Washington, Kings
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have roster spots available and could use another forward. That doesn’t mean they’re pursuing DeMar DeRozan.
Despite recent speculation, Portland has...
Could Ben Simmons return to 76ers on minimum contract?
Ben Simmons returning to Philadelphia?
Yes, that rumor is apparently making the rounds.
Spanish basketball outlet Blog de Basket reported that the 76ers are considering Simmons...
Kings considering Russell Westbrook reunion, Victor Oladipo signing
Russell Westbrook’s free-agent search could lead him right back to Sacramento.
The Kings are considering re-signing Westbrook or adding former All-Star guard Victor Oladipo, according...
Rick Barry: Russell Westbrook would be ‘nice addition’ for Rockets
Russell Westbrook remains unsigned. Hall of Famer Rick Barry believes the Rockets should consider changing that.
In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Kings, Warriors, trade targets
Lakers
Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton aren’t waiting for training camp to rebuild their chemistry.
The Lakers newcomers recently played together at the Big A Classic...
Byron Scott thinks James Harden kept LeBron James from Cavs return
LeBron James considered a third stint with the Cavaliers.
Byron Scott believes the presence of James Harden may have prevented it from happening.
“If they didn’t...
NBA’s second apron is functioning like a hard cap for most teams
The NBA insists the second apron isn’t a hard cap. For most teams, it certainly seems to be operating like one.
As ESPN’s Bobby Marks...
NBA Notes: Russell Westbrook, Mavericks, PJ Washington, Hornets
Free agency
Russell Westbrook is still looking for a team. Five weeks into free agency, the former MVP remains unsigned, and the number of obvious...
Mavericks exploring Klay Thompson trade; Heat viewed as possible suitor
Klay Thompson’s time with the Mavericks may be nearing an end.
That's because Dallas has explored trade possibilities involving the five-time All-Star, multiple rival-team sources...
Devean George: Time for Lakers to see what Bronny James can do
LeBron James is headed to the 76ers. Devean George believes Bronny James should stay exactly where he is.
The former Lakers forward and three-time NBA...
Evidence Tom Dundon wants to keep Blazers in Portland remains hard to find
No one knows for certain whether Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon wants to move the franchise.
Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report isn’t ready...
Peacock’s NBA games coming to YouTube Premium in 2027
NBA games carried by Peacock will soon have another home.
NBCUniversal and Google have reached a distribution agreement that will make Peacock programming available to...
Kings unlikely to buy out or trade Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine apparently isn’t headed for the buyout market.
The Kings are not considering buying out the two-time All-Star guard, contrary to recent speculation, a...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets, Julius Randle, Timberwolves
Rockets
Kevin Durant played 78 games last season at age 37. The Rockets may not want him doing that again.
Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds...
