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 Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Suns, Nets, Terance Mann, Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr.
Clippers
New Clippers guard Bradley Beal’s departure from the Suns wasn’t exactly smooth sailing.
Buyout negotiations between Beal and Phoenix got “heated,” according to ESPN’s Brian...
Raptors’ Front Office In Flux As Search For Masai Ujiri Successor Intensifies
The Toronto Raptors are deep into their search for a new team president, and the uncertainty surrounding the process is reportedly creating tension inside...
Nets Have Yet To Hold Meaningful Talks With Cam Thomas
The Brooklyn Nets and restricted free agent guard Cam Thomas still seem far apart on a contract agreement, and we're nearly a month into...
Suns Show Interest In Sign-And-Trade For Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga
The Phoenix Suns have expressed at least exploratory interest in a sign-and-trade arrangement centered on Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, per Jake Fischer...
NBA Expansion Officially On The Table, But Adam Silver Urges Yet More Patience
Bring on the Seattle SuperSonics and whatever the NBA team in Las Vegas will be called. Right? Well, maybe.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed this...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Magic, Skal Labissiere, Suns
It’s been a mixed bag so far in Las Vegas for Pelicans lottery picks Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and that's OK. As The...
Jazz Big Man Kyle Filipowski Makes Case For Larger Role
Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski has been one of the breakout stars of NBA Summer League, showcasing a polished offensive game that’s turning...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat, Terry Rozier, Knicks, Josh Hart
Bucks
Bucks GM Jon Horst said he envisions Giannis Antetokounmpo playing even more of a point forward role next season. So yeah, that probably indicates...
Cavs Second-Rounder Saliou Niang Signs With Virtus Bologna
A move that was expected is now official, as Cavaliers second-round pick Saliou Niang has signed with EuroLeague club Virtus Bologna, the team announced.
Niang...
NBA Rumors: Josh Giddey, Bulls, Suns, Trae Young, Hawks
Bulls
While Josh Giddey hasn’t been visible courtside during Bulls Summer League games, signs point to steady progress in contract negotiations between the NBA restricted...
Tyrese Proctor Erupts For 35 As Cavs’ Summer Squad Falls To Kings
The Cavaliers won't be advancing to the NBA Summer League tournament, but it's surely no fault of second-round pick Tyrese Proctor.
After all, Proctor erupted...
Bucks Officially Sign Cole Anthony
The Milwaukee Bucks have officially signed guard Cole Anthony, the team announced in a press release.
Anthony, 25, was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as...
Udonis Haslem: Warriors Won’t Address Needs Just By Adding Al Horford
The Golden State Warriors have been repeatedly linked to free agent big man Al Horford, but Udonis Haslem was once an NBA big man...
Bradley Beal Buyout Gives Suns Path Out Of Tax Crunch, Tightens Clippers’ Margin
The Phoenix Suns couldn’t trade Bradley Beal, so they did the next best thing. And from a salary cap standpoint, it may have been...
