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: Hornets, Drew Peterson, Clippers, Brook Lopez, Warriors
Hornets
The Hornets have signed big man Drew Peterson to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Peterson spent each of the past two...
Lakers Floated As Possible Fit For Damian Lillard
The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the offseason’s more surprising moves by waiving star guard Damian Lillard shortly after free agency opened. Lillard, who...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Kings, Nique Clifford, Heat
The Mavericks made no secret of their intent with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. They wanted the ball in his hands as much...
Grizzlies Announce Signing Of Ty Jerome
The Memphis Grizzlies have made it official, announcing the signing of guard Ty Jerome in a press release.
While it's officially being called a "multiyear"...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Richaun Holmes, Knicks, Nets, Day’Ron Sharpe
Wizards
The Wizards have officially waived big man Richaun Holmes, as relayed by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Holmes, 30, was owed $13.28 million for the 2025-26...
Charles Barkley: Lakers Are Luka Doncic’s Team Now
As speculation swirls once again around LeBron James and what comes next, Charles Barkley says the conversation inside the Lakers' front office may already...
Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr. Calls Move New Chapter, Ready For Expanded Role
Michael Porter Jr. won a title with the Denver Nuggets. He started in nearly every game he played for a perennial contender. But after...
Bucks President Peter Feigin: ‘Giannis Loves Milwaukee, Milwaukee Loves Giannis’
If there’s any internal panic in Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term future, Bucks president Peter Feigin isn’t showing it.
Appearing on NBA TV’s broadcast of...
LeBron James Reacts To Cavaliers Giving Brandon Weems Extension
LeBron James is a longtime friend of Cavaliers' front-office man Brandon Weems and reacted to the news that Weems received a contract option accordingly.
Specifically,...
NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Raptors, Brandon Ingram
Suns
Suns newcomers Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks are landing in Phoenix with something to prove. And they’re not hiding it.
Each spoke openly about the...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Lakers, LeBron James
The Jayson Tatum NBA recruitment tour is in full swing. And this time, it’s aimed at a future Hall of Famer.
According to Gary Washburn...
Cavs’ Summer Squad Rises And Skies Behind Tristan Enaruna
Thanks to Tristan Enaruna, the Cavaliers nearly turned Sunday's Summer League game into a dunk contest.
The former Cleveland State wing delivered a highlight reel...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Not Signing Extension Yet, But Future In Denver Still Solid
Nikola Jokic isn’t planning to leave the Denver Nuggets. At least, not right now. But his decision to pass on a contract extension this...
Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez On Michael Porter Jr: ‘He Doesn’t Need To Be Anybody Else’
The Brooklyn Nets aren’t just counting on Michael Porter Jr. to contribute as a scorer. They’re hoping his championship pedigree can set the tone...
