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.
Blazers Consider Damian Lillard Trade With Heat to be ‘Unlikely’
There appears to be no end in sight when it comes to the saga of Damian Lillard being traded from the Trail Blazers to...
Nets Sign Kyler Edwards for Camp, Waive Two
The Nets have signed guard Kyler Edwards, waiving small forward Jordan Hall and point guard Keifer Sykes in the process, the team announced.
Edwards, 24,...
Timberwolves Bringing Back Matt Ryan on Two-Way Deal
The Timberwolves are re-signing small forward Matt Ryan on a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Ryan, 26, is 6-foot-7 and started last...
Clippers Sign Brodric Thomas to Training Camp Deal
The Clippers have signed shooting guard Brodric Thomas to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp, per Law Murray of The Athletic.
Thomas, 26,...
Sixers to Make Aggressive Push for Jrue Holiday
It's hard to know what will become of star guard James Harden and the 76ers, but it seems as if the Sixers at least...
Raptors Considered Frontrunner for Blazers’ Damian Lillard
Depending on who you ask, the Raptors have the inside track to land star guard Damian Lillard in a trade with the Trail Blazers.
And...
Cavs Notes: Max Strus, Georges Niang, Lineup, Training Camp
It wouldn't be the least bit surprising if Max Strus were to start at small forward for the Cavaliers. After all, that's what he...
Blazers’ Willingness to Deal Damian Lillard to Heat Remains a Mystery
UPDATE: Lillard is being traded to the Bucks. Full story.
Well, we now have less than a week before the Trail Blazers open training camp....
Greatest Ever? Noted Hoops Outlet Picks Michael Jordan
HoopsHype has sort of been the bible of pro basketball since its inception in about 2000, so that makes its list of the top...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr on Contract Situation: Not Stressed About It At All
The Warriors are getting older, and the dynasty days may be over. But hey, maybe not, too.
One person who says he's confident about his...
Warriors, Klay Thompson Not Near Contract Extension
The Warriors and shooting guard Klay Thompson have yet to exchange any offers on a potential contract extension, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Thompson,...
Warriors Sign Usman Garuba to Two-Way Deal
The Warriors have signed center Usman Garuba to a two-way contract ahead of training camp, the team announced.
Garuba, 21, appeared in 75 games with...
Heat Not Likely Viewing Trade for Damian Lillard as a Must
Damian Lillard really wants the Heat. And the Heat really want Lillard -- but perhaps not at all costs.
At least, that's the way it...
Raptors Showing Genuine Interest in Trading for Blazers’ Damian Lillard
We can assume that Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will eventually be traded. Whether it's to his desired destination of Miami ... well, that...
