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.
Celtics Acquiring Jrue Holiday; Sending Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams to Blazers
The Celtics are acquiring guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
In exchange, Boston will send...
Bally Sports Not Bringing Back Mike Fratello for Cavs Broadcasts
Former Cavaliers coach and longtime NBA analyst Mike Fratello won’t return for broadcasts of the team’s games on Bally Sports Ohio, he confirmed in...
Blazers Denied Damian Lillard’s Attempt to Rescind Trade Request
All summer, ex-Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard made it clear he wanted to be traded to the Heat. In fact, he basically demanded it.
But...
Heat Not Expected to Pursue James Harden
Yes, the Heat missed out on Damian Lillard, who instead is set to compete for a championship alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Bucks.
But that...
Pacers Intend to Keep Buddy Hield Despite ‘Halt’ on Contract Talks
The Pacers envision shooting guard Buddy Hield being a major part of their plans this season, despite the ongoing contract extension saga, per Barry...
Celtics Waive Jordan Schakel, Taylor Funk, Brandon Slater
The Celtics have waived guard Jordan Schakel, and forwards Taylor Funk and Brandon Slater, according to the NBA transactions log.
All three players are likely...
Pelicans Officially Sign Kaiser Gates to Two-Way Deal
The Pelicans officially have signed forward Kaiser Gates to a two-way contract, per the NBA transactions log.
Gates, 26, is 6-foot-8 and signed with the...
Warriors Sign Jerome Robinson to Two-Way Deal
The Warriors have signed guard Jerome Robinson to a two-way contract, giving the former first-round draft pick another shot to stick in the NBA.
Robinson,...
Suns Likely to Waive Keon Johnson, Ish Wainright
The Suns are expected to waive shooting guard Keon Johnson and forward Ish Wainright, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Johnson, 21, is 6-foot-5...
Kyrie Irving: Mavs Were No. 1 on Free Agency Wish List
It didn't take Kyrie Irving long to re-up with the Mavericks after the season. He did it as soon as free agency hit in...
Inside the Damian Lillard Trade: Blazers, Bucks, Heat, Raptors
Everyone had been waiting all summer for a Damian Lillard trade. And if not everyone, at least the teams that were in pursuit of...
Jrue Holiday Linked to 76ers, Celtics, Heat and Clippers
The Trail Blazers managed to trade Damian Lillard, sending him to the Bucks in a three-team deal with the Suns.
Now, it seems, they are...
Bucks on Lookout for Backup Point Guard
Now that the Bucks landed Damian Lillard in the three-team trade with the Trail Blazers and Suns, well, what's next?
How about a veteran to...
Bucks GM on Damian Lillard Trade: ‘These Opportunities are Rare’
It wasn't what most expected, but Damian Lillard is now officially a member of the Bucks following a three-team trade with the Trail Blazers...
Heat Waive Jon Elmore, Others; Sign Cheick Diallo
The Heat have waived shooting guards Jon Elmore and Caleb Daniels and point guard Jamaree Bouyea, and signed forward/center Cheick Diallo, the team announced...
Hawks Waive Chris Silva
The Hawks have waived center/forward Chris Silva, just several days after signing him, as the team relayed in a press release.
Silva, 27, is 6-foot-8...
Damian Lillard Says He’s ‘Excited’ For Next Chapter With Bucks
The Trail Blazers didn't aren't trading Damian Lillard to his demanded destination of the Heat. Instead, he's headed to the Bucks in a three-team...
Blazers Engaged With Other Teams on Jrue Holiday Trade
Well, the Trail Blazers finally did it. They finally agreed to a Damian Lillard trade, which will send the star guard to the Bucks.
Now,...
Blazers Sending Damian Lillard to Bucks in Three-Team Trade With Suns
The Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade that will send star guard Damian Lillard to the Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The deal...
Ben Simmons Cleared for Full Participation at Nets Camp
Finally, the Nets may get a real look at Ben Simmons. They've gotten some shorter ones, and even some at the start of a...
