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.
Heat, Raptors, Wizards Viewed As Realistic Landing Spots For Ben Simmons
It's increasingly likely that 76ers star Ben Simmons will be traded before the start of next season, and the Heat, Raptors and Wizards are...
Lakers’ Talks With Kings Seem ‘Most Promising’ Of Options
A trade for Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield appears to be the Lakers' most realistic scenario in improving the team, wrote Sam Amick of...
Mike D’Antoni Stepping Down From Assistant Role With Nets
Nets assistant coach Mike D'Antoni is stepping down as Steve Nash's assistant with the Nets and intends to pursue a head-coaching role, per Adrian...
Cavs Among Most Active In Trade Talks With Draft Day Looming
While the Cavaliers intend to hold on to the No. 3 overall draft pick, they are among the most active teams in the league...
2021-22 NBA Season To Tip Off Oct. 19
The 2021-22 NBA season will tip off on Oct. 19, as it returns to a traditional schedule, according to key dates released by the...
NBA Notes: Dunn, Hood, Raptors, Forbes
Hawks guard Kris Dunn is picking his $5 million player option for next season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
But this doesn't necessarily...
Montrezl Harrell Part Of Lakers’ Trade Talks With Kings As Option Looms
Lakers forward/center Montrezl Harrell is undecided on his player option with Saturday's deadline rapidly approaching, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Harrell's option would pay him...
Teams Calling For No. 3 Pick; Cavs Look To Land Another In Top 10
There is no shortage of suitors for the Cavaliers' No. 3 overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.
Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Raptors, Thunder,...
Thunder Expected To Trade Kemba Walker Before Season
Veteran point guard Kemba Walker was just recently acquired by the Thunder in a trade with the Celtics, but very well could be on...
Like Others, Pelicans Appear To Have Spender Dinwiddie On Radar
If the Pelicans can't land Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry in free agency, then may set their sights on Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, per...
Mavericks Exploring Josh Richardson Trade Possibilities
The Mavericks have looked into the possibility of trading shooting guard Josh Richardson ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft, per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
While...
Raptors Said To Be ‘Most Active’ In Ben Simmons Trade Talks
It continues to appear as if the 76ers will trade star guard/forward Ben Simmons before the start of training camp, but the main question...
Bradley Beal Expected To Remain With Wizards
While All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal is continuing to weigh his options, the expectation around the NBA is that he will remain with the...
Thunder Believed To Have Made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Available
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for a rookie-scale extension of $168 million this summer and is believed to be available in trade talks,...
