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.
Max Strus says emotional goodbye to Cavs after trade to Clippers
Max Strus is headed to Los Angeles. But it sure sounds like a big part of him is staying in Cleveland.
Strus posted a lengthy...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Thunder
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers changed quite a bit around the edges this summer. Some players should benefit more than others.
Zach Weiss of NBA on SI identified...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns, Devin Booker, Grizzlies
Clippers
Maybe Kawhi Leonard isn't completely finished with the Clippers after all.
The proposed trade sending Leonard back to Toronto remains on hold while the NBA...
Klay Thompson says Heat Culture is no vacation: ‘Very militaristic’
Klay Thompson didn't come to Miami for the weather. Or the golf. Or, apparently, the piña coladas.
The newly signed Heat guard sounds like he's...
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent explains why Timberwolves won him over
Jonathan Kuminga had options. In the end, the Timberwolves apparently made him feel like more than just another option.
Agent Aaron Turner told Jon Krawczynski...
SuperSonics return takes another step as NBA expansion process moves forward
The NBA still hasn't officially said it's expanding.
But if you're waiting for the Seattle SuperSonics to return, there continue to be signs that this...
NBA stretch deadline arrives with Cavs, Timberwolves among teams to watch
The NBA has another deadline Saturday. This one doesn't involve trades, free agents or anything else remotely glamorous.
But it could determine what happens with...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Norman Powell, Nets, Julius Randle, Kings
Bulls
The Bulls finally appear serious about rebuilding. That means some familiar roles may not look so familiar anymore.
Elias Schuster of NBA on SI pointed...
NBA Notes: Heat, Nick Richards, Warriors, Dalen Terry, Hawks
Heat
The Heat didn't sign Nick Richards to be a star. They signed him because sometimes you need a 6-foot-11 guy to rebound the basketball...
NBA union chief says there’s only ‘maybe 30 or 31’ fans of second apron
The NBA players' union still hates the second apron. In case there was any confusion, executive director David Kelly is making that abundantly clear.
Kelly,...
Lakers went hard after Jonathan Kuminga, and it still wasn’t enough
Jonathan Kuminga is headed to the Timberwolves, but it's not because the Lakers sat on their hands. Just the opposite, it seems.
Per Khobi Price...
Mario Hezonja looks plenty ready for Cavs after 28-point Croatia performance
Mario Hezonja hasn't played an NBA game for the Cavaliers yet. But he's already giving them something to like.
Hezonja erupted for 28 points as...
NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Knicks, Kelly Olynyk, Cavs
Suns
Jalen Green gets another crack at making this whole Suns thing work. Perhaps the bigger question is whether the Suns can make it work...
Heat bringing back Keshad Johnson on two-way deal
Keshad Johnson is staying with the Heat. This time, it's on a two-way contract.
Johnson has agreed to the deal with Miami, according to Michael...
Heat, Nick Richards agree to one-year contract
The Heat had another roster spot to fill. Nick Richards apparently was their guy all along.
Richards has agreed to a one-year contract with Miami,...
LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK
ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in...
James Harden reveals latest signature sneaker: ‘We got our own style’
James Harden has another new contract and another new shoe. It's been a nice summer for a guy who just turned 37.
We already know...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Bruce Brown, Kings
Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga got what he wanted. Now comes the part where he has to make it work.
Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract...
Talkin’ Cavs: Breaking down Peyton Watson trade, James Harden deal
After a fairly quiet June and July (in free agency, anyway), the Cavaliers have gone all in during August.
They traded Dennis Schroder to the...
Jeanie Buss goes to court to stop siblings from selling Lakers stake
The Buss family fight over the Lakers has officially reached the see you in court stage.
Jeanie Buss filed a petition Wednesday asking a Los...
