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.
East Notes: Nets, Kyrie Irving, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sixers
Nets
Point guard Kyrie Irving seems to think there was no harm in the trade request made by forward Kevin Durant. In fact, Irving said...
East Notes: Bulls, Zach LaVine, Raptors, Celtics
Bulls
Shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss the season opener with a lingering left knee issue, the Bulls announced in a...
Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs and the Promising Season Ahead
Ready or not, here come the 2022-23 Cavaliers. What awaits?
It appears to be a season full of promise and continued hope for the future,...
Lakers Will Continue to Look at Trades of Russell Westbrook, Picks
A lot is being made of the Lakers' season-opening loss to the defending champion Warriors, maybe too much. It's a long season.
But then...
LeBron James After Loss: Lakers ‘Not a Team That’s Constructed of Great Shooting’
Star forward LeBron James was clearly a bit disheartened by the Lakers' season-opening loss to the defending champion Warriors, pointing out what he perceives...
Charles Barkley Says ‘Probably Zero Chance’ He Stays For Full TNT Contract
Charles Barkley is a man who will soon have even more money for entertaining NBA fans everywhere.
That became evident earlier this week, when it...
Amazon Reported Contender for NBA Media Rights
Given its success with Thursday Night Football Amazon very well could make a bid to become a streaming partner to the NBA during the...
East Notes: Cavs, Caris LeVert, Pacers, Raptors
Cavaliers
Cavs small forward Caris LeVert was wearing the same color practice jersey as starters guards Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell and forward Evan Mobley,...
TNT Signs Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, Shaq to Extensions
TNT's Inside the NBA is perceived as the best NBA pre- and postgame show in the business, and its top-notch studio crew is again...
Amico: This Time, Cavs Worthy of Promising Projection
Last year at this time ... well, I ripped the Cavaliers.
I'm not sure exactly what I wrote, and I'm not about to go searching...
East Notes: Bulls, Zach LaVine, Knicks, Wizards
Bulls
Guard Zach LaVine is questionable for the season opener because of left knee injury management, per KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.
"The main thing...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Lakers, LeBron James, Thunder
Warriors
Shooting guard Klay Thompson said he has not spoken to the Warriors' front office about a contract extension, via Mark Medina of NBA.com.
"I’m just...
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Magic, Paolo Banchero
Celtics
Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown hasn't allowed to let the offseason trade rumors impact his mindset, it seems.
The same goes for the drama surrounding coach...
Mavs Officially Sign Facundo Campazzo
The Mavericks have officially signed guard Facundo Campazzo, the team announced in a press release.
The deal is reportedly for one year, likely for the...
