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.
Russell Westbrook on remaining unsigned: ‘I don’t think about it’
Russell Westbrook remains one of the biggest names left on the NBA free-agent market. He doesn't sound particularly concerned about it.
Westbrook was asked by...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Knicks
Bucks
Tyler Herro is eligible for a contract extension, but that apparently isn’t at the top of his priority list as he begins a new...
NBA three-team trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers
The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the summer.
One hypothetical proposal offers a complicated way to finally get him to...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Kings, Zach LaVine, Pacers
Mavericks
Klay Thompson's future in Dallas remains uncertain, but Dustin Lewis of Mavericks On SI writes that the team has little reason to rush into...
NBA trade proposal sends Michael Porter Jr. to Warriors
The Warriors could use another proven scorer. The Nets could use more future flexibility.
So naturally, somebody has connected the dots.
Sai Mohan of Heavy floated...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers may have missed on LeBron James, but Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI argues Jonathan Kuminga could still give the offseason a...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Kevin Love, Cavs, offseason, Wizards
Jazz
Kevin Love’s future remains unsettled, and Jared Koch of Jazz On SI writes that Philadelphia’s interest only makes a return to Utah a little...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Garrison Mathews, Knicks
Hornets
The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges this offseason, but Coby White doesn’t sound like someone expecting a rebuilding year in Charlotte.
“I think...
Coroner: Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke died of accidental overdose
Former Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office announced Friday.
The medical...
NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Isaac Okoro, Hawks, Peyton Watson
Pistons
Restricted free agent Jalen Duren could always accept his $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he can't...
NBA Moves: Wizards, Alondes Williams, Spurs, Taelon Peter, Hornets
Wizards
The Wizards are bringing back guard Alondes Williams, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reported that Williams has agreed to a deal with...
Kawhi Leonard reportedly had another secret endorsement deal tied to Clippers
As if the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers saga weren't complicated enough, there's another wrinkle worth catching up on.
Leonard reportedly had a secret, multimillion-dollar endorsement agreement with...
Kevin Love’s agent has been in contact with Sixers about possible LeBron reunion
Kevin Love and LeBron James together again? It’s at least been discussed.
Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, has been in contact with...
James Harden’s misdemeanor gun charge dismissed in Texas
A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden has been dismissed.
As relayed by John Hanna of The Associated Press, the Cavaliers guard avoided a criminal...
Sixers’ Mike Gansey: LeBron James will ‘elevate everyone in the whole building’
New 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey isn’t overly concerned about how LeBron James will fit alongside Philadelphia’s collection of stars.
Gansey told ESPN...
Cavs’ starting lineup ranked among NBA’s best, but one question remains
The Cavaliers aren’t exactly lacking star power. What they may still be lacking is a clear answer at small forward.
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report...
Jaylen Brown says he and Jayson Tatum haven’t really spoken since trade
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum spent nine seasons together, reached two NBA Finals and won a championship with the Celtics.
Since Brown was traded to...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, Naz Reid, Jazz
Warriors
The Warriors missed on several major offseason swings, but that doesn’t mean Stephen Curry is preparing to leave.
Nick Friedell of The Athletic wrote that...
Jaylen Brown on star-studded Sixers: ‘To win, you got to be able to sacrifice’
Jaylen Brown knows what everyone is wondering about the new-look Sixers.
There is one basketball. There are a whole lot of stars. Brown doesn't seem...
Cavs, Bucks, Clippers remain in pursuit of Peyton Watson
Peyton Watson remains a restricted free agent. Increasingly, it sounds as if he may not remain a Nugget.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Cavaliers,...
