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.
Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Accepts Blame For Early Mistakes: ‘We’re Going To Build The Right Way’
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is owning up to his early missteps and making it clear that things are going to look a lot...
Why Cavs-Bulls Trade Of Isaac Okoro And Lonzo Ball Required A Special Exception
When the Chicago Bulls acquired Isaac Okoro from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Lonzo Ball earlier this month, they couldn’t simply use Ball’s...
Cavs Staying The Course, Not Cutting Costs, Despite Soaring Payroll
While most teams would look to cut back after a second-round playoff exit and a projected spot above the NBA’s second tax apron, the...
Agent: Clippers Were ‘Best Fit’ For Bradley Beal Amid Heavy Pursuit
Bradley Beal had no shortage of suitors this summer, but his agent said the Los Angeles Clippers emerged as the most complete fit.
Beal’s longtime...
NBA Hopefuls Isaiah Wong, Chasson Randle Among Those In Vegas Group Workout
With NBA training camps just a couple of months away, players on the fringe of the league are already looking to make their case...
Nets, Cam Thomas Not Likely To Reach Contract Resolution Soon
The Brooklyn Nets and restricted free agent guard Cam Thomas remain at a standstill in contract talks, and there’s no indication a resolution is...
Channing Frye: Warriors Will Need To ‘Blow It Up’ At Midseason
This is the NBA, and we all know that means. It means that absolutely anything is possible. Just ask Channing Frye.
The former NBA big...
Bradley Beal Buyout Signals Harsh Reality For NBA Big Three Model
Bradley Beal’s time in Phoenix is officially over. The Suns waived and stretched the final two years and $110 million of his contract on...
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...
