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.
Dribbles: For Starters, Cavs Show Some Promise
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers following their 132-121 road loss to the Grizzlies on opening night ...
1. OK, the...
Mavs Pick Up Option On Josh Green
The Mavericks have exercised the rookie-scale contract option on shooting guard Josh Green, the team announced in a press...
Bradley Beal: Rival Players Try To Recruit Me During Games
Wizards star Bradley Beal said he is being recruited by opposing players during games despite the fact he has...
Jonas Valanciunas, Pelicans Agree To Contract Extension
The Pelicans and center Jonas Valanciunas have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $30.1 million, agents Aaron Mintz,...
Dribbles: Changes Likely On Way If Cavs Strides Not Evident
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers as they get set to open the season ...
1. I don't expect big things...
Cavs’ Collin Sexton ‘Disappointed’ On Failed Contract Extension Talks
Leading scorer Collin Sexton and the Cavaliers failed to reach agreement on a rookie-scale contract extension, ad Sexton was...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid: We’re Not Paid To Babysit
All-Star center Joel Embiid said he is focused on the 76ers as a team, and not the occasional drama...
Warriors Re-Sign Guard Gary Payton II
The Warriors have re-signed guard Gary Payton II and added him to their opening night roster, the team announced.
He...
Adam Silver: Expansion Possibilities Not Dead, But On Hold
NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn't entirely shoot down the idea of expansion, but indicated any thoughts of it have...
Warriors Claim Jeff Dowtin, Sign To Two-Way Deal
The Warriors have claimed point guard Jeff Dowtin off waivers, the team announced in a press release.
Dowtin, 24, is...
Ben Simmons Suspended After Being Thrown Out Of Practice
The 76ers have suspended star guard/forward Ben Simmons for the season-opener Wednesday vs. the Pelicans for "conduct detrimental to...
Collin Sexton, Cavs Fail To Agree To Contract Extension
The Cavaliers and guard Collin Sexton failed to reach agreement on a rookie-scale contract extension prior to Monday's 6...
Landry Shamet, Suns Reach Agreement On Contract Extension
The Suns and shooting guard Landry Shamet have reached agreement on a four-year contract extension worth $43 million, agent...
Grayson Allen, Bucks Agree To Rookie-Scale Extension
The Bucks and shooting guard Grayson Allen have reached agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract extension, agent agent Mitch...
