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.
Raptors Considered Frontrunner for Blazers’ Damian Lillard
Depending on who you ask, the Raptors have the inside track to land star guard Damian Lillard in a trade with the Trail Blazers.
And...
Cavs Notes: Max Strus, Georges Niang, Lineup, Training Camp
It wouldn't be the least bit surprising if Max Strus were to start at small forward for the Cavaliers. After all, that's what he...
Blazers’ Willingness to Deal Damian Lillard to Heat Remains a Mystery
UPDATE: Lillard is being traded to the Bucks. Full story.
Well, we now have less than a week before the Trail Blazers open training camp....
Greatest Ever? Noted Hoops Outlet Picks Michael Jordan
HoopsHype has sort of been the bible of pro basketball since its inception in about 2000, so that makes its list of the top...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr on Contract Situation: Not Stressed About It At All
The Warriors are getting older, and the dynasty days may be over. But hey, maybe not, too.
One person who says he's confident about his...
Warriors, Klay Thompson Not Near Contract Extension
The Warriors and shooting guard Klay Thompson have yet to exchange any offers on a potential contract extension, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Thompson,...
Warriors Sign Usman Garuba to Two-Way Deal
The Warriors have signed center Usman Garuba to a two-way contract ahead of training camp, the team announced.
Garuba, 21, appeared in 75 games with...
Heat Not Likely Viewing Trade for Damian Lillard as a Must
Damian Lillard really wants the Heat. And the Heat really want Lillard -- but perhaps not at all costs.
At least, that's the way it...
Raptors Showing Genuine Interest in Trading for Blazers’ Damian Lillard
We can assume that Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will eventually be traded. Whether it's to his desired destination of Miami ... well, that...
Kings Adding Deonte Burton for Training Camp
The Kings are signing forward Deonte Burton to a contract for training camp, per Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports 1140.
Burton, 29, is 6-foot-4 and...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Clippers, James Harden, Blazers
Cavaliers
A recent report said that the Cavs are not expecting to sign Donovan Mitchell to an extension this offseason, but they never really had...
Wes Unseld Jr on New-Look Wizards: ‘It’s Going to Take Time’
It’s been a summer of turnover for the Wizards.
Out are shooting guard Bradley Beal (Suns) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics). In are guard Jordan...
Collin Sexton Says He’s Aiming to Start for Jazz This Season
Whether it's been with the Cavaliers or now the Jazz, Collin Sexton has been viewed as a guard who could make a career as...
Georges Niang Ready to Roll With Cavs: ‘It’s a Perfect Fit’
AKRON, Ohio -- Without question, expectations will be higher for the Cavaliers in 2023-24.
Part of that has to do with the signing of former...
