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.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players
Most people who follow the Cavaliers know him simply as "Big Z." The rest of the world knows him as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and, not...
Clippers investigation may finally be nearing resolution
We keep hearing that the investigation involving the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and cap circumvention allegations is nearing its conclusion, and maybe it...
Heat among teams linked to John Konchar
The Heat still have an open roster spot and could be among the teams interested in using it on free agent wing John Konchar.
According...
Pistons not interested in Jalen Duren sign-and-trade
Training camp is just a little more than a month away, and Pistons center Jalen Duren remains unsigned.
But as of now, Detroit has no...
Bob Ryan wants in-game interviews gone, and he has a point
Legendary Boston sportswriter and ESPN contributor Bob Ryan wants to do away with in-game interviews of coaches and players, calling them useless.
And a whole...
NBA pushes back on criticism of second apron, says new CBA is working
The NBA isn’t backing away from the second apron.
In fact, league officials believe it’s doing precisely what it was designed to do.
Three NBA executives...
LeBron James really did complicate NBA schedule with late 76ers decision
Adam Silver wasn’t kidding.
Back in July, the NBA commissioner publicly asked LeBron James to hurry up and decide where he was playing.
“Where LeBron plays...
A few words about Hoops Wire, and where we’re headed
It's August 29. High school football has started. College football is here. The NFL is right around the corner.
And here at Hoops Wire, we've somehow...
For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They've each been doing it for a very long time.
What remains to be seen is...
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Knicks
Kings
If the Kings sign Ben Simmons, they presumably won't be asking him to teach Darius Acuff Jr. how to shoot. Passing? That's another matter.
Sacramento has...
Bulls may be done making moves this offseason
The Bulls have one roster spot left, but their next move may be to do absolutely nothing with it.
Chicago currently has 14 players on...
LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers
LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again.
Randy Mims, James' longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers'...
Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season
The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they're going to need 15.
That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bruce Brown, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Magic
Lakers
The Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, but they may not be finished looking for another veteran.
Bruce Brown is a name to watch.
Jake Fischer...
