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.
Cavs newcomer James Harden: ‘I’m excited about Cleveland’
James Harden didn’t see this one coming. Almost no one did.
As you know, Harden is headed to the Cavaliers after being dealt by the...
Bulls trading Coby White to Hornets in deal involving Collin Sexton
The Bulls have decided to move Coby White, sending him to the Hornets in a trade that will bring back Collin Sexton, per Shams...
Sixers trading Jared McCain to Thunder for picks
The 76ers and Thunder have struck a deal that sends Jared McCain to Oklahoma City, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Philadelphia will receive Houston’s 2026...
Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis in trade with Mavericks
The Mavericks have found a taker for Anthony Davis, agreeing to send the veteran big man to the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN’s Shams...
What the James Harden trade means for the Cavs
The more you sit with it, the more it makes sense.
The Cavaliers swung what might be the biggest move of the deadline, agreeing Tuesday...
What the Darius Garland trade means for the Clippers
This was not the direction the Clippers expected to go. But it’s the one they chose.
Los Angeles agreed Tuesday to send James Harden to...
Cavs threaded financial needle to land James Harden from Clippers
In order for the Cavaliers to land James Harden in the Darius Garland deal with the Clippers, the math had to work. And it...
NBA Rumors: Heat, Ja Morant, Grizzlies, Jakob Poeltl, Warriors
Heat
Miami continues to keep multiple big-game irons in the fire.
The Heat have shown “some level” of interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant in...
NBA Trade Notes: Bulls, Anfernee Simons, Celtics, Pistons, Wolves, Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Grizzlies
Bulls/Celtics
Chicago and Boston finally pulled the trigger on a framework that’s been floating around for a while.
The Celtics are acquiring Nikola Vucevic, while the...
Lakers not trading LeBron James ahead of deadline
LeBron James is not going anywhere. At least not this week.
Despite a trade deadline that has already delivered its share of fireworks, James is...
Cavs, Clippers agree to trade of James Harden, Darius Garland
It’s official. And it’s big.
The Cavaliers have agreed to acquire James Harden from the Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland, plus a Cleveland second-round...
Jazz acquire Jaren Jackson Jr.; Georges Niang, others headed to Grizzlies
The Grizzlies and Jazz have agreed to a blockbuster trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Utah is acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. in a massive...
Clippers teammates caught off guard by James Harden news: ‘Out of left field’
The news caught the Clippers by surprise.
Several players admitted they were stunned to learn that James Harden is looking to find a new team,...
Cavs check in on Giannis Antetokounmpo, ramp up James Harden talks
The Cavaliers have quietly inserted themselves into the biggest conversations in the NBA.
While much of the league remains skeptical that the Bucks will actually...
