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.
Amico: It’s time for woeful Warriors to gut the team
These aren't your uncle's Warriors. They are a shell of themselves.
It's hard to believe this is the same franchise that won its fourth championship...
NBA Notes: In-Season Tournament, Draft, Netflix, France
In-Season Tournament
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed in Paris on Thursday that the In-Season Tournament will return for the 2024-25 season. Although, it may not...
NBA finalizing plans for two-day draft; increase time for second-round picks
The NBA is finalizing plans to move the draft to a two-day event, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
This has been in the works...
Nets interested in Cavs’ Dean Wade?
The Cavaliers and Nets are playing an NBA game in France, and by the time you read this, it may have been completed.
But their...
Shams: All Warriors except Steph Curry available in trade talks
After trailing the Pelicans by 41 points and finishing 2-5 on a seven-game homestand gifted by the NBA, the once-mighty Warriors have decided it's...
Cavs reportedly have trade interest in Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith
The Cavaliers are seeking 3-and-D wings and there is no doubt that Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith fits such a description.
So will the Cavs make...
Dribbles: It’s ‘la victoire’ as Donovan Mitchell, Cavs race by Nets in Paris
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' impressive 111-102 win over the Nets in France on Thursday.
1. Maybe the Cavs should play more games on neutral...
Cavs expected to gauge market for 3-and-D wings ahead of trade deadline
While the Cavaliers believe they're pretty well equipped for a playoff run, you can always improve.
And there is still a month to make another...
Hawks open to just about anything ahead of trade deadline
The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the NBA's most disappointing teams. That's a simple statement, but also a fact.
Despite some offseason tinkering, the...
Grizzlies signing Vince Williams to new deal; waiving Bismack Biyombo
The Grizzlies are signing guard/forward Vince Williams to a new three-year contract worth $7.9 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
A fourth-year team option will...
NBA to deny Knicks’ request for disabled player exception
The NBA is denying the Knicks' request for a $7.8 million disabled player exception for center Mitchell Robinson, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The reason?...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Clippers, Woj, Shams, Nuggets
Suns
Star forward Kevin Durant shot down rumors that he's grown frustrated with the Suns.
“I don’t want to get traded,” Durant said. “I’m not frustrated...
West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Lakers, Spurs
Warriors
Coach Steve Kerr said he thinks forward Draymond Green realizes what's at stake as he makes his return from an NBA-mandated suspension.
"I think Draymond...
Pacers viewed as leader in sweepstakes for Raptors’ Pascal Siakam
Understandably, the rising Pacers believe they are a move or two away from even better things.
Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is said to be available,...
