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.
Maverick Carter pushes back on report linking LeBron James to ‘Last Dance’-style documentary
On the same day as reports suggested LeBron James and ESPN were nearing an agreement on a "Last Dance"-style documentary chronicling the final chapter...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Wizards
Spurs
Dylan Harper isn't worrying about individual accolades.
After helping the Spurs reach the NBA Finals as a rookie, the second-year guard said his only real...
Cavs still very much in mix for Jonathan Kuminga
By now, you've heard the Cavaliers and Jonathan Kuminga continue to be linked. That hasn't changed.
In fact, if anything, Cleveland still appears to be...
LeBron James, ESPN nearing deal for ‘Last Dance’-style documentary
LeBron James' final NBA seasons may soon receive the documentary treatment.
According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, James and ESPN are closing in on...
Warriors asked what it would take to land LeBron James, got their answer
The Warriors didn't leave any stone unturned in their pursuit of LeBron James. It just wasn't enough.
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Golden State directly...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Grizzlies, Karim Lopez, Mac McClung
Mavericks
Daniel Gafford has heard the trade rumors. He just isn't letting them bother him.
Speaking with Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports, the Mavericks center...
NBA coach: LeBron James, Joel Embiid could be ‘hard to watch’ together
Not everyone around the NBA is convinced the 76ers’ new-look lineup will come together as smoothly as it looks on paper.
Speaking to Mark Medina...
Clippers, Raptors still plan to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
The possibility that the NBA's investigation involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers could extend into 2027 hasn't derailed plans to complete Leonard's trade to...
Portland City Council to review proposal aimed at keeping Blazers through 2047
The future of the Trail Blazers in Portland will take another step Thursday.
Portland's City Council is scheduled to publicly review a proposed agreement tied...
Sixers Notes: Jaylen Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, center options
Sixers newcomer Jaylen Brown believes he deserved more recognition for last season.
In a video discussing the launch of his own shoe brand, Brown said...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Jalen Smith, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Magic
Lakers
The Lakers may not be finished reshaping their frontcourt.
Ryan Ward of LA On SI, citing Dan Woike of The Athletic, wrote that Chicago's Jalen...
Some Warriors officials pushed for Anthony Davis trade before LeBron pursuit ended
The Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James wasn't the only blockbuster idea discussed behind the scenes this summer.
According to The Ringer, a small group within...
Giannis Antetokounmpo says leaving Bucks for Heat was about getting out of comfort zone
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't leave the Bucks because he was looking for something easier. Quite the opposite.
In a behind-the-scenes YouTube video documenting his first day...
Report: Kawhi Leonard investigation could stretch into 2027
The NBA may not be close to putting the Kawhi Leonard investigation behind it after all.
According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the league's probe...
