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 still likely despite NBA investigation
The Kawhi Leonard trade may be on hold, but there still appears to be little doubt around the NBA that it'll eventually get done.
According...
NBA Free Agency: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Blazers, Micah Potter, Nuggets
Spurs
In case you missed it, Victor Wembanyama isn't going anywhere.
The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year has officially signed a five-year rookie-scale maximum...
Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro reportedly involved in Las Vegas altercation
Things apparently got a little heated between former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in Las Vegas.
Hoops Wire has confirmed reports that Adebayo...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets
Spurs
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama hasn't signed his rookie extension yet, and there's suddenly an interesting reason why.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line,...
LeBron James’ free agency has reached the voice-note stage
Apparently, text messages aren't enough anymore.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, teams hoping to land LeBron James have been sending recruiting voice notes to him...
Bill Simmons says LeBron James’ return to Cavs is ‘done’
Longtime sports analyst Bill Simmons says he has something so many of us want: Clarity on where LeBron James plays next.
"The Cleveland thing is...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion
Clippers
The Clippers' trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors still appears headed toward the finish line. It's just taking a little longer than expected.
According...
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves
The Hornets' blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves is expected to become official on Friday. And that will be good news for...
NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Nuggets
Lakers
The Lakers remain in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but completing a sign-and-trade with the Hawks may not be as simple as...
NBA execs say they still don’t know what LeBron James is going to do
If you're wondering whether NBA executives know where LeBron James plans to sign, the answer appears to be... not really.
According to Joe Vardon of...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Raptors
Lakers
Luka Doncic apparently likes what the Lakers have done this offseason.
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Doncic is "excited" about Los Angeles' revamped roster after...
Apparently, the streets are talking, and they say LeBron James returning to Cavs
Everyone has a LeBron James opinion these days.
Some come from NBA executives. Some come from agents. Some come from anonymous league sources.
And then... there...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Charles Bassey, Mavericks, Frank Vogel, Spurs
Warriors
The Warriors are bringing back center Charles Bassey on a one-year contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Bassey, 25, finished last season with Golden State...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat
Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard blockbuster isn't official just yet.
The Clippers and Raptors announced Thursday that their agreed-upon trade remains on hold while the NBA completes...
