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 Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Khaman Maluach, Magic
Nets
Michael Porter Jr.'s long-term future with the Nets remains uncertain.
Sameer Kumar of Nets on SI suggested Brooklyn may ultimately be better served moving Porter...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder
Rockets
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he's on track to be back on the court this fall.
Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he...
NBA Notes: Second apron, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Wizards, Trae Young
NBA salary cap
The NBA Players Association continues to push back against the league's second tax apron.
New NBPA executive director David Kelly told The Athletic's...
Joe Smith: NBA should call future cap scandals ‘Joe Smith Effect’
Former No. 1 overall pick Joe Smith believes it's time for the NBA to give a familiar type of investigation a familiar name.
"If they're...
James Harden on LeBron James: I hope he comes to Cavs for ‘storybook finish’
James Harden has made it clear where he'd like to see LeBron James finish his career.
Speaking Friday during a one-on-one interview at Fanatics Fest...
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Nuggets
Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear Thursday that he's eager to begin the next chapter of his career with the Heat.
Speaking at his introductory press...
NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Jazz, Josh Okogie, Nets
Warriors
The Warriors continue to be mentioned among the teams pursuing LeBron James, and one factor could separate them from the rest of the field.
As...
LeBron James makes no announcement, reveals what’s most important in free agency
LeBron James still isn't ready to reveal his next team. But he did offer more insight Friday into what will drive his decision.
Appearing during...
Nuggets’ Peyton Watson continues to draw interest from Bucks, Clippers, Hawks
The Nuggets continue to feel good about their chances of keeping restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Denver still...
NBA Free Agency: Heat, LeBron James, Pistons, DeMar DeRozan, Tyson Etienne
Heat
The Heat remain in the mix for LeBron James, though team president Pat Riley admits he doesn't know where things stand.
Speaking Thursday while introducing...
LeBron James: ‘I won’t hold you guys up too much longer’
LeBron James may not have announced his free-agency decision Thursday, but he certainly hinted that it isn’t far away.
Speaking later in the day at...
Pistons confident long-term deal with Jalen Duren awaits
The Pistons don't appear to be worried about restricted free agent center Jalen Duren going anywhere.
According to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, Detroit remains...
Source: LeBron, James Harden share ‘mutual respect,’ no issues teaming with Cavs
For all the talk that LeBron James and James Harden might not fit together, those close to the situation apparently see it much differently.
According...
Adam Silver hopes LeBron James decides soon, ‘so we can finish the schedule’
Just like the rest of us, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is waiting on LeBron James.
Silver revealed as much during the CNBC Sport x Boardroom...
Report: Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards could boost LeBron pursuit
The Timberwolves reportedly remain very interested in LeBron James. Whether they become a serious player in the sweepstakes may depend on Anthony Edwards.
According to...
NBA Free Agency: Lakers, Matisse Thybulle, Heat, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Lakers
The Lakers may not be done tweaking their roster.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Los Angeles has expressed interest in veteran wing...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Warriors, Charles Bassey, Nuggets
Bucks
The NBA is taking a closer look at the Bucks' new contract with Gary Trent Jr.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the league has...
LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers
LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time since entering 2026 free agency. He left no real clues.
But league sources continue to tell Hoops...
LeBron minding the game, and playing the game, as only he can
If LeBron James was planning to end the suspense Thursday, he had plenty of opportunities.
He passed on every one of them.
James spent more than...
LeBron James keeps everyone guessing at Fanatics Fest
If anyone was expecting LeBron James to reveal his free-agency decision Thursday, they'll probably leave Fanatics Fest disappointed.
In other words, yes, LeBron Watch 2026...
