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.
Nets Adding Darius Bazley on One-Year Contract
The Nets are signing forward Darius Bazley to a one-year contract, agents Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Bazley, 23,...
NBA to Talk Expansion Plans Once Media Deal in Place
The NBA is expected to grow by at least one team eventually, and perhaps two. And it may not be that long before it...
2023 NBA Free Agency Signings
Hoops Wire is tracking all of the free-agent signings in one spot, updating it as quickly as they occur. So be sure to check...
Knicks Seeking Veteran Big Man via Free Agency
The Knicks are still looking to add to the roster after signing guard Donte DiVincenzo away from the Warriors, with their eyes on size.
Per...
Bulls’ Zach LaVine on Trade Talk: ‘You Don’t Love It, But You Understand the Business’
Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been in trade rumors most of the offseason, starting at about the time of the draft. But if the...
Cavs, Pacers Among Highest Free-Agency Grades
The Cavaliers and Pacers each did well for themselves in free agency, filling needs with signings and trades.
How well? Well, good enough that they...
Celtics Notes: Jaylen Brown, Brad Stevens, Kristaps Porzingis
Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown is up for a maximum contract extension and team president Brad Stevens indicated he hopes a deal is done before...
James Harden Still Seeking Trade From Sixers
Star guard James Harden has not backed down from his trade request from the 76ers, continuing to angle to be sent to the Clippers,...
Heat Offer ‘Pretty Close’ to What Blazers Seek in Damian Lillard Trade
The Trail Blazers still seem fairly far from the trade of star guard Damian Lillard to the Heat, but they may be getting nearer...
Craig Porter Jr Showing Why Cavs Like His Upside
Rookie point guard Craig Porter Jr. was viewed by many as a second-round pick. Instead, he was a zero-round pick.
Hailing from Wichita State, Porter...
Cavs’ Emoni Bates Not Feeling Pressure, Playing Free in Summer League
There are a lot of eyeballs on Emoni Bates for a second-round pick. The Cavaliers' rookie forward was selected No. 49 overall -- not...
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...
