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.
Will New CBA Ensure Parity is Here to Stay in NBA?
The Nuggets beat the Heat in this year's Finals. Two years ago, the Bucks beat the Suns. Is parity in this year's NBA here...
Jimmy Butler Picks Heat to Win 2024 Title
Star swingman Jimmy Butler and the Heat made an inspirational run through the Eastern Conference playoffs, becoming just the second No. 8 seed to...
Suns’ Bradley Beal ‘Happy I Get to Move Forward Into Another Opportunity’
Star guard Bradley Beal expressed excitement over being traded to the Suns this offseason, but indicated he hasn't thought much about individual goals.
"Oh man,...
Kendrick Perkins: Cavs’ Goal Should Be At Least East Finals
Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said the Cavaliers should aim high, given how the roster looks on paper. As in,...
Thanasis Antetokounmpo to Return to Bucks
The Bucks are re-signing forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who will again play with star forward and brother Giannis Antetokounmpo, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Details...
Wizards Officially Sign Jared Butler to Two-Way Deal
The Wizards have signed free agent guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Butler, 22, is 6-foot-3 and...
Bronny James Out of Hospital, Resting at Home
USC freshman Bronny James has been discharged from the hospital and returned home following a cardiac event on campus earlier this week.
A statement confirming...
LeBron James Thanks Fans, Others for Prayers and Support for Bronny
There are no updates on Bronny James, who was hospitalized after a cardiac event suffered while working out on the USC campus earlier this...
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers
Celtics
Star wing Jaylen Brown said he's appreciative of the supermax contract extension from the Celtics, reportedly worth five years and $304 million.
"I appreciate the...
Pistons Signing Zavier Simpson to One-Year Deal
The Pistons are expected to reach a one-year contract agreement with point guard Zavier Simpson, agent Daniel Hazan told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT.
Simpson,...
Spurs Bringing Back Dominick Barlow on Two-Way Deal
The Spurs are re-signing power forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract, agent Todd Ramasar told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Barlow, 20, is 6-foot9 and...
Latest on Bronny James
While it's too soon to say what the future holds for USC commit Bronny James regarding basketball, a noted sports medicine doctor suggested his...
Sixers Hiring Mike Longabardi as Coach of Reigning G League Champs
The 76ers intend to hire Mike Longabardi as head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Longabardi, 50,...
Pacers Bring Back Kendall Brown on Two-Way Deal
The Pacers have re-signed free agent guard/forward Kendall Brown on a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Brown is 6-foot-8 and appeared...
