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.
Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team
Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in...
Lakers, Mavericks discussing PJ Washington trade?
P.J. Washington has been linked to the Lakers for much of the offseason. Those links may be worth watching a little more closely.
Marc Jacobs...
Blazers, Portland remain far apart as relocation questions loom
The Trail Blazers and the city of Portland finally met face to face about renovating the Moda Center and keeping the franchise in town.
It...
NCAA clarification clouds Robbie Avila’s potential college return
Robbie Avila’s path back to college basketball may not be as clear as it initially appeared.
The NCAA issued a clarification to its members Sunday...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Blazers, Vit Krejci, Heat
Warriors
The Warriors could have as much as $120 million in salary-cap space next summer, though that number comes with plenty of qualifiers.
As Yossi Gozlan...
NBA Notes: Kings, Zach LaVine, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Lonnie Walker IV
Kings
Zach LaVine picked up his $49 million player option. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
The Kings have made no promises to LaVine regarding his...
No, Celtics have not made trade offer for Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry has not requested a trade from the Warriors. The Celtics have not made an offer for him.
Welcome to August in the NBA.
As...
LeBron James’ New York-to-Philadelphia plan has a Wilt Chamberlain precedent
LeBron James may live in New York City and commute to Philadelphia while playing for the 76ers.
As it turns out, Wilt Chamberlain already showed...
Bam Adebayo isn’t sweating questions about Heat roster: ‘Done more with less’
Bam Adebayo has heard the questions about the Heat’s roster. He doesn’t seem particularly concerned.
Speaking Sunday at his youth camp at Slam Miami, Adebayo...
Donovan Mitchell reportedly extra motivated after LeBron James’ Cavs snub
Donovan Mitchell heard the reports. Now he apparently intends to respond.
NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said Mitchell is especially motivated entering next season...
Kwame Brown predicts ‘circus’ for LeBron James, star-studded Sixers
The 76ers have assembled perhaps the NBA’s most talented lineup. Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown sees something else coming.
A circus.
Speaking on his...
NBA scout on Russell Westbrook: ‘I wouldn’t touch him in a million years’
Russell Westbrook remains one of the biggest names still available in free agency. Not everyone believes he’s worth the gamble.
Speaking to the South Florida...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Sixers, LeBron James, Warriors
Thunder
The Thunder may have lost several key contributors this offseason, but All-Star big man Chet Holmgren said he understands that's simply part of life...
Kevin Durant sees similarities between 76ers, Warriors superteams
Kevin Durant has seen this movie before.
The Rockets forward believes the 76ers have assembled the NBA's newest superteam after adding LeBron James to a...
