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.
Grizzlies lone team to vote against NBA’s anti-tanking lottery changes
The Memphis Grizzlies apparently weren’t fans of the NBA’s new anti-tanking reforms.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league’s Board of Governors approved the NBA’s...
NBA approves sweeping new anti-tanking lottery changes
The NBA has officially decided it has seen enough tanking.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league’s Board of Governors overwhelmingly approved major draft lottery...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Josh Giddey, Pistons, roster, Pacers, draft
Bulls
Josh Giddey got paid last summer. Whether that automatically makes him the long-term face of the Chicago Bulls is another discussion entirely.
According to Joe...
James Harden reiterates commitment to Cavs: ‘I’m willing to do whatever it takes’
James Harden will soon enter Year 18 of his NBA career.
And while the former MVP admitted he’s beginning to think about life after basketball,...
Cavs reportedly exploring pathways to LeBron James
Well, here’s something that’s not exactly a shocker: The Cavaliers continue surfacing in speculation surrounding LeBron James’ future.
Whether any of it actually gains traction...
Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets
The Houston Rockets took a major swing by trading for Kevin Durant.
Now, despite the move barely settling in, some around the league are already...
Clippers reportedly could consider Kawhi Leonard trade this offseason
The Los Angeles Clippers still believe they can compete with Kawhi Leonard leading the way.
At least publicly.
But with Leonard entering the final year of...
NBA trade proposal sends Thunder’s Jalen Williams to Nets
The Brooklyn Nets still appear stuck somewhere between rebuilding and trying to accelerate things.
So naturally, hypothetical trade ideas are starting to fly.
One recent ESPN...
Tyrese Haliburton says NBA players are taught how to flop
The NBA’s ongoing flopping debate isn’t going away anytime soon.
And according to Tyrese Haliburton, learning how to draw fouls is simply part of modern...
Adam Silver addresses NBA flopping, officiating criticism
Adam Silver knows NBA fans have plenty of opinions about officiating these days.
Especially when it comes to flopping.
Appearing Wednesday on The Pat McAfee Show,...
Mike Brown says Knicks job felt like championship opportunity from start
Mike Brown has experienced just about everything during his NBA coaching career.
He’s won Coach of the Year awards. He’s been fired multiple times. And...
Lakers layoffs hit multiple departments amid franchise overhaul
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to undergo significant organizational changes under new ownership.
According to multiple reports, the Lakers laid off more than a dozen...
LeBron James reportedly waiting on Lakers’ offseason plan
LeBron James hasn’t made any public decisions about his future yet. But according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, there are already several layers to what...
NBA Notes: Jazz, No. 2 pick, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Blazers
Jazz
The Jazz may hear trade chatter involving the No. 2 overall pick over the next several weeks, but Tony Jones of The Athletic believes...
