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.
Heat to Guarantee Haywood Highsmith Contract for Next Season
The Heat are guaranteeing the contract of forward Haywood Highsmith for the 2023-24 season, agent Jerry Dianis told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Highsmith signed a...
LeBron James Confirms He’s Returning for 2023-24
Lakers star LeBron James hinted toward retirement after the season, saying he had some things "to think about."
Most people didn't think he'd really retire,...
Suns Exploring Cam Payne Trades; Pacers’ TJ McConnell on Radar
The Suns have been exploring trades centered on point guard Cameron Payne, with Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell perhaps among their targets, per Jake...
Raptors Officially Sign Dennis Schroder
The Raptors have officially signed point guard Dennis Schroder, the team announced in a press release.
https://twitter.com/Raptors/status/1679210098747404293
As we relayed on our free agency tracker, the...
Thunder Trade Patty Mills to Hawks in Deal for Rudy Gay, TyTy Washington, Picks
The Hawks have officially acquired guard Patty Mills in a trade with the Thunder, Atlanta announced in a press release.
In exchange, the Thunder will...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Blazers
Spurs
Rookie center Victor Wembanyama compared the NBA to European leagues, and suggested he thinks that international basketball is more physical.
“First of all, the court...
Mavs Could Be Revisiting Trade Talks for Pistons’ Bojan Bogdanovic
The Mavericks may be exploring a trade for Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic after doing the same around the time of the 2023 NBA Draft,...
Wizards Signing Eugene Omoruyi to Two-Way Contract
The Wizards are signing small forward Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
Omoruyi, 26, is 6-foot-7 and finished last...
Rich Paul on LeBron James Playing Into Mid-40s: He’s One Guy I Won’t Say No About
Could LeBron James pull a Tom Brady? You know, the legendary quarterback who just retired at the age of 45?
Brady was still pretty good...
Blazers Could Wait Until Regular Season to Trade Damian Lillard
Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin recently said it could take "months" to complete a trade centered on star guard Damian Lillard, and from the...
Grizzlies Acquire Isaiah Todd, First-Round Pick Swaps From Suns
The Grizzlies have officially acquired power forward Isaiah Todd and two first-round pick swaps (2024 and 2030) from the Suns for three future second-rounders,...
Clippers Linked to ‘Very Early’ Damian Lillard Talks With Blazers
It's no secret that Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Heat. But other teams may be needed to facilitate...
Cavs’ Ricky Rubio Denies He Has Deal In Place With Barcelona
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has said he intends to finish his career in Spain, specifically with Spanish club Barcelona.
But he made it clear...
West Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Warriors, Blazers
Mavericks
Star guard Kyrie Irving has a 15-percent trade kicker in his contract with the Mavericks, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype....
