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.
Suns Active in Chris Paul Trade Conversations
The Suns are expected to waive point guard Chris Paul if they can't make a trade -- but for now, it seems, making a...
Heat Aiming to Add Another Star This Offseason
It was a magical run to the Finals for the Heat -- as just the second No. 8 seed ever to reach the NBA's...
Bruce Brown Says He Wants to Stay With Nuggets: ‘Money is Not Everything’
Shooting guard Bruce Brown was truly an underrated contributor during the Nuggets' playoff run, coming off the bench, offering energy and some timely baskets.
Now,...
Raptors Officially Name Darko Rajakovic Head Coach
The Raptors have officially hired former Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as head coach, the team announced in a news release.
“To join and to lead...
Nuggets Conclude Dominant Playoff Run With First Championship
For the first time in history, yes, the Denver Nuggets are champions.
It took 47 years in the NBA (preceded by nine in the old...
Michael Winger: Wizards Not Likely To Be About Tanking
The Wizards could go several ways next season under new head of basketball operations Michael Winger.
But from the sounds of things, Winger is leaning...
Jordan Poole’s Future With Warriors Described as ‘Murkier’
It appears the Warriors are fine with spending big again next season.
Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State does not intend to try...
Pelicans Pursuing Trade for No. 2 Pick to Land Scoot Henderson
It appears Pelicans head of basketball operations David Griffin is looking to make another splashy move, something he's been known to do over the...
Contenders Likely to Discuss Sign-and-Trade Scenarios for Raptors’ Fred VanVleet
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is entering free agency, and even teams that don't have enough cap space at the moment are likely to explore...
Raptors’ Fred VanVleet Declines Player Option, Enters Free Agency
As expected, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet intends to decline the $22.8 million player option and will become an unrestricted free agent in July, per...
Several NBA Writers Among Layoffs at The Athletic
Multiple NBA writers are among those impacted by the layoffs at The Athletic, announced Monday by the New York Times.
Rich Hoffman, who covers the...
Rockets Have Multiple Veteran Free Agents on Radar
If the Rockets can't land 76ers guard James Harden, they could try to steal Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, as we relayed here.
If they fail...
Spurs Viewed as Suitor for Suns’ Chris Paul
Those around the NBA view the Spurs as a potential landing spot for veteran point guard Chris Paul should he be waived by the...
Cavs’ Ricky Rubio: ‘My NBA Days Are Coming to End’
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio tried with all his might to return to form this past offseason. But ACL surgery in 2022 slowed him...
