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.
Who’s available in 2027? Early look at NBA free agency
The 2026 free-agent market is finally slowing down, but it's never too early to look ahead.
Several of the NBA's biggest stars could become free...
Cavs’ offseason earns poor marks from one NBA analyst after LeBron miss
The Cavaliers are still waiting to finalize James Harden's new contract and remain active in the search for another wing. But at least one...
Mario Hezonja contract with Cavs includes trigger date for full guarantee
The Cavaliers' deal with Mario Hezonja comes with a little extra flexibility.
According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Hezonja signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract that becomes...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Gary Payton II, Blazers, Jeremy Sochan, Pistons
Warriors
The Warriors are keeping another familiar face.
Golden State officially re-signed veteran guard Gary Payton II to a one-year contract reportedly worth $3.9 million, continuing...
Bucks’ Jimmy Haslam on Giannis trade: ‘We felt the need to get younger’
Jimmy Haslam has spent much of the summer answering questions about two blockbuster trades.
One involved the Browns. The other involved the Bucks.
Speaking Friday at...
Court ruling could send Lakers hopeful Robbie Avila back to college
Robbie Avila's NBA career may have to wait.
The undrafted center, who agreed to a training camp deal with the Lakers after the NBA Draft,...
Veteran Timberwolves beat writer leaving to cover LeBron, 76ers
LeBron James isn't the only notable addition heading to Philadelphia this offseason.
Veteran NBA reporter Chris Hine announced Friday that he's leaving the Minnesota Star...
NBA.com ranks East after busy offseason; Knicks, Sixers, Cavs lead the way
The Eastern Conference may be deeper than it has been in years.
That's the opinion of NBA.com's John Schuhmann, who released his updated Eastern Conference...
Dwyane Wade says 2006 title remains his proudest NBA moment
Dwyane Wade won three NBA championships. The first one still means the most.
Speaking on his The Check-In podcast, the Hall of Famer said there...
Stephen Curry, Warriors share mutual interest in extension
The Warriors struck out on LeBron James. Now they appear ready to make sure Stephen Curry remains exactly where he has always been.
According to...
All but 11 picks from 2026 NBA Draft have signed
The 2026 NBA draft class is nearly under contract.
As detailed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors, all 30 first-round picks have officially signed their...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, D’Angelo Russell, Nets, Mavericks, Zaccharie Risacher
Grizzlies
D'Angelo Russell may not be with the Grizzlies much longer, but one veteran NBA scout believes he could still help the right team.
According to...
Scout: DeMar DeRozan would be better fit than Klay Thompson for Heat
The Heat continue to be linked to Klay Thompson. Not everyone believes he's the best remaining option.
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida...
James Harden, Cavs remain focused on bigger picture as deal nears
James Harden's next contract with the Cavaliers continues to look less like a negotiation and more like a collaborative effort.
According to Michael Scotto of...
