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 Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Heat
Sixers
The Sixers didn't waste any time addressing one of their biggest needs in free agency.
As Adam Aaronson of the Philly Voice noted, Philadelphia made...
LeBron James’ decision continues to hold up NBA futures market
LeBron James' prolonged free agency isn't just affecting NBA teams. According to Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, it's also leaving sportsbooks hesitant to adjust championship...
NBA Trade Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Thunder, roster, Mavericks
Hawks
The Hawks didn't necessarily get younger in Sunday's three-team trade. But they may have gotten tougher, writes Rohan Roman of SI.
Atlanta landed veteran wing...
Mavericks haven’t wasted time putting Masai Ujiri’s stamp on roster
The Mavericks didn't hire Masai Ujiri to sit on his hands. Judging by the past few weeks, he has no plans to.
Dallas has quietly...
Why Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher bring back memories of Hakeem and Ralph
The Mavericks may have done more than add another former No. 1 overall pick. They also revived one of the NBA's most memorable draft...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Moussa Cisse, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Bucks
Mavericks
The Mavericks continue to make it clear they like what they have in young center Moussa Cisse.
Dallas will match the Knicks' offer sheet for...
Mavericks have little to lose with move for Zaccharie Risacher
The Mavericks could've done a lot worse than Zaccharie Risacher, especially considering what they gave up to get him.
Risacher is coming to Dallas from...
Thunder trading Lu Dort to Hawks; Mavs acquiring Zaccharie Risacher
The Thunder are moving on from one of the key pieces of their 2025 championship run.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Oklahoma City is trading...
Breaking: The LeBron sweepstakes has made everyone on social media an NBA insider
Every 30 minutes, my phone buzzes. It's usually a friend. Sometimes it's family. And it's almost always the same thing.
A screenshot. "LOOK. "Is this...
Anthony Edwards doesn’t think Timberwolves in running for LeBron James
If LeBron James ends up with the Timberwolves, it sounds like it'll be news to Anthony Edwards.
"I have nothing to say about it because...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Nuggets
Bulls
The Bulls came away from Summer League believing they may have found an important building block.
Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald wrote that No....
Cavs Notes: Meleek Thomas, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James
The Cavaliers won't be crowning anyone because of Summer League. After all, every July, somebody looks like a future All-Star before reality shows up...
NBA’s top four picks look every bit the part at Summer League
Summer League wraps up Sunday, and while it's never wise to overreact to a handful of exhibition games, it's also OK to admit when...
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers, involves Bucks
The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the offseason. One new trade proposal would finally get him to Los Angeles.
Rohan...
