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.
Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs Schedule, LeBron Contract Extension, More
The Cavaliers' 2022-23 schedule is out, and there are undoubtedly several highlights. But hey, when you're among the NBA's most promising and talked about...
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Seems OK After Rolling Ankle
It appears Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren will be a-OK after turning his ankle in a Seattle pro-am game, an injury that occurred while defending...
Former Top Pick Anthony Bennett Signs In Taiwan
Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett has signed with the Hsinchu Lioneers of Taiwan, per Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype.
Bennett, 29, is 6-foot-8...
Netflix Releasing Documentary on 2008 Redeem Team
Team USA had a lot to prove in the 2008 Summer Olympics, and prove it the Americans did by winning the gold.
This, of course,...
Lakers Assure LeBron James That Picks Will Be Traded If It Means Upgrade
Like everyone in the Lakers organization, LeBron James wants to return to contender status.
For James, at the age of 37, there are only so...
Nets Seeking Win-Now Talent In Return For Kyrie Irving
If the Nets trade Kyrie Irving, it won't be for those so-called "future assets." Instead, they would want players who could help them win today.
That's...
Raptors Tender Qualifying Offer To Jalen Harris
The Raptors have restored their free agent exception rights and tendered a qualifying offer to shooting guard Jalen Harris, making him a restricted free...
LeBron James ‘Privately Adamant’ Lakers Trade For Roster Upgrades
Here's something that doesn't come as a surprise given that the Lakers finished 33-49 last season and couldn't even make the play-in tournament:
LeBron James...
Full List Of NBA Players Competing In EuroBasket
When international pros aren't competing in the NBA, they're taking their talents overseas. And that again is the case ahead of this year's EuroBasket,...
Lauri Markkanen Erupts For 42 Points As Finland Tops Ukraine
Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen is making the most of his time with Finland ahead of the 2022 EuroBasket.
Markkanen went for 42 points, nine rebounds...
GM Rob Pelinka: LeBron James Driving Force Of Lakers Culture For Years To Come
LeBron James has officially signed his contract extension with the Lakers, the team announced.
"LeBron is a generational basketball player who has proven to...
Kyrie Irving Plans To Be With Nets For Upcoming Season
While the Lakers are reportedly making a pitch for Kyrie Irving, it seems he fully intends to play for the Nets next season.
"I think...
Lakers Active In Trade Talks, Willing To Part With Two First-Rounders
Now that LeBron James has signed an extension, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is back in business. Or at least in the business of discussing...
Pacers Announce Signing Of Deividas Sirvydis
The Pacers have officially signed guard/forward Deividas Sirvydis, the team announced in a press release. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported the agreement as a one-year...
