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 GMs: Bucks, Celtics Make NBA’s Best Offseason Moves
The Bucks and Celtics are the offseason's two big winners, according to a survey of NBA general managers, conducted annually by John Schuhmann of...
Cavs Notes: Preseason Opener, Jarrett Allen, Emoni Bates, More
Well, it's that time again. Time for Cavaliers basketball -- in the preseason, anyway.
What are coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the Cavs hoping to see...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich on Victor Wembanyama Debut: ‘I Thought It Was Fine’
Most people who care about the NBA were watching -- or at least checking out the box score. Or they will today.
After all, it's...
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Occasionally Dazzles in Preseason Debut
The Victor Wembanyama era has begun. At least, it has for the preseason.
We can hype it back up all over again once the...
Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Striving to Push Evan Mobley ‘Past Comfort Level’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Tristan Thompson greeted reporters after practice with a large smile and blood on the back of his hand.
"When you hit the...
Kings Waive Jeremy Lamb
The Kings have waived veteran shooting guard Jeremy Lamb, according to the NBA transactions log.
Lamb, 31, is 6-foot-5 and signed an Exhibit 10 training...
Trail Blazers Waive Malachi Smith
The Trail Blazers have waived rookie shooting guard Malachi Smith, per the NBA transactions log.
Smith, 23, is 6-foot-4 and went undrafted out of Gonzaga...
Hornets’ Kai Jones Could Be Fined, Suspended for Public Trade Request
Hornets center/forward Kai Jones could face a fine and suspension for going public with his trade request, as relayed by Brian Goins of Miami...
Kai Jones Says He’s Requested Trade From Hornets
Backup center Kai Jones said he has requested a trade from the Hornets, posting a statement to social media.
"I have officially requested to be...
DeMar DeRozan, Bulls Talking Contract Extension
There was a time, and not long ago, when rumors of a potential trade centered on Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan.
But it appears times might...
Kristaps Porzingis: Fitting in With Celtics ‘Super Easy’
It's been a case of so far, so good for Kristaps Porzingis with the Celtics.
He scored 17 points in the preseason opener and displayed...
Bulls Have Large Asking Price for Zach LaVine
The Bulls are willing to talk to opposing teams about guard Zach LaVine, but you'd better be ready to offer a lot.
So far, it...
Clippers Unwilling to Increase Offer for James Harden
The Clippers would like to acquire 76ers star James Harden in a trade … but not at any cost.
Or at least, not for what the...
Latest on James Harden
A trade away from the 76ers remains a possibility for James Harden, giving him his wish and ending any possibility of a distraction.
But Harden...
