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 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,...
Woj: Sixers more likely to make upgrades ‘on the margins’
Many around the NBA have wondered whether the 76ers will attempt to make a splashy trade to add another star next to center Joel...
Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension with Clippers for three years
Details have emerged on the contract extension involving star forward Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Leonard agreed to a...
Paul George, Clippers in talks on contract extension
The Clippers reached a long-term agreement with star forward Kawhi Leonard, signing him to a contract extension on Wednesday.
Now, they are trying to lock...
Clippers sign Kawhi Leonard to contract extension
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed star forward Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team announced.
The Clippers broke their own news on the...
West Notes: Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kings, Grizzlies
Timberwolves
Big man Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves have been as good as ever as the season rolls along, with Towns scoring 23 of 28...
Insider: Lakers attempting trade for Bulls’ Zach LaVine would be ‘ill-advised’
The Lakers have been linked to Bulls guard Zach LaVine in trade rumors, but they may want to stay away. At least, that's the...
Spurs looking to trade Cedi Osman?
The Spurs are trying to figure out their future around No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and are likely to keep adding youth.
That may...
Mark Price Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs, Lakers, NBA rumors and more
I joined four-time All-Star Mark Price and host Aaron Conrad on the latest Mark Price For 3 podcast to talk Cavaliers, take a look...
East Notes: Bulls, Zach LaVine, Pacers, Heat
Bulls
Coach Billy Donovan said guard Zach LaVine and center Nikola Vucevic will return to the lineup once they are healthy enough to do so.
“I...
Pacers reportedly relieved over Tyrese Haliburton MRI
Things looked pretty bad when Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a hamstring injury in Monday's home win over the Celtics.
And they're...
