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.
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through
The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors still isn’t official, but both sides apparently expect it eventually will be.
Leonard and Toronto are operating under...
Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’
The Clippers aren’t exactly hedging their bets.
Following ESPN’s report that the NBA has found no evidence owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors...
NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors
The NBA reportedly has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors.
So what exactly is the...
NBA reportedly finds no evidence Clippers funneled money to Kawhi Leonard
The NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard has taken a significant turn. And for Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, it appears to be...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Magic
Nuggets
The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic. That alone gives them a chance.
But Logan Struck of NBA On SI argues Denver shouldn’t confuse having Jokic...
NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Clippers, Bradley Beal
Suns
The Suns apparently didn’t acquire Miles Bridges with the idea of making him a short-term rental.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Phoenix intends to give Bridges...
Brad Stevens: Celtics had to ask if keeping Jaylen Brown was the right path
The Celtics didn't trade Jaylen Brown because they suddenly decided he couldn't play.
They traded him because Brad Stevens wasn't convinced staying the course was...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Peyton Watson, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Bulls
Bucks
Would Peyton Watson make the Bucks considerably better next season? Maybe not. But that might not really be the point.
The Bucks have been linked...
NBA trade idea sends Jonathan Kuminga to Kings, Domantas Sabonis to Blazers
Jonathan Kuminga is still looking for a home, so naturally, we have reached the let’s trade half the Western Conference portion of the offseason.
Jackson...
Mark Walter investigation takes another turn after Lakers sale
The federal investigation surrounding Mark Walter’s business empire is getting more specific.
According to The Wall Street Journal, prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Kings, Keegan Murray, Jazz
Cavaliers
For all the noise around the Cavaliers this summer, Evan Mobley has somehow become one of the quieter parts of the conversation.
John Hobbs of...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Mavericks, offseason, Grizzlies
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards isn’t talking championship just yet. First, he wants to see what the new-look Timberwolves actually look like together.
Minnesota made one of the...
NBA Notes: Knicks, roster, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Heat
Knicks
The defending champion Knicks still have some roster work to do, particularly behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
New York has 13 players on guaranteed...
Cavs get favorable marks for Dennis Schroder trade
The Cavaliers apparently won’t be getting an A for their Dennis Schroder trade. But ESPN believes they did slightly better than the other guys.
ESPN’s...
NBA scout not sold on reported Cavs targets Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson
A rival NBA scout isn’t convinced that either of the Cavaliers’ supposed wing targets would necessarily make them better.
In fact, when it comes to...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Dennis Schroder, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nets
Hornets
The Hornets’ acquisition of Dennis Schroder gives them something they badly needed after trading LaMelo Ball. Namely, an experienced point guard behind Coby White.
Schroder...
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers in three-team deal
Jonathan Kuminga remains available in August, so naturally, the hypothetical trade machine continues to churn. And this one has some moving parts.
Jackson Caudell and Rohan...
NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Nuggets, roster, Bucks
Suns
Dillon Brooks believes the Suns have more ways to play after adding Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this offseason.
Brooks told reporters that Bridges gives...
Tyrese Haliburton ‘shocked’ NBA not putting return on national TV
Tyrese Haliburton waited an entire season to get back on an NBA court. He figured the rest of the country might get to watch.
Apparently...
Mike D’Antoni has one regret about offense that changed the NBA
Mike D'Antoni is headed into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, and he knows exactly why.
It wasn’t merely the 672 wins. It wasn’t...
