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.
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Rockets, Clippers, Bradley Beal
Cavaliers
Sam Merrill was on the golf course when his agent called with life-changing news -- the Cavaliers were offering him a four-year, $38 million...
West Notes: Warriors, Al Horford, Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr, Mavericks
Warriors
Al Horford’s two-year contract with Golden State -- worth the full taxpayer mid-level exception and featuring a second-year player option -- also includes a...
LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’ was about cognac, not retirement
LeBron James isn’t retiring. He’s launching a bottle.
The Lakers star teased a major announcement for Tuesday, sparking widespread speculation that it might involve his...
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo raised concerns about Bucks’ title hopes, eyed Knicks as option
Giannis Antetokounmpo may be entering the most pivotal stretch of his Milwaukee tenure.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Bucks star met with GM...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Cavs, Thunder
Mavericks
Top pick Cooper Flagg wasted no time showing why Dallas made him the No. 1 selection.
The rookie forward stuffed the box score in his...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pistons, Jazz
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is back with the Bucks after missing the first week of training camp with COVID-19, as relayed by Eric Nehm of The...
LeBron James’ post on ‘The Second Decision’ sends Lakers ticket prices soaring
LeBron James didn’t reveal any concrete plans on Monday, but one cryptic social media post was enough to send ticket prices through the roof.
Shortly...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Pelicans, Magic
Cavaliers
In case you missed it earlier, the Cavaliers are taking a cautious approach to Lonzo Ball’s workload this fall. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com offered...
76ers counting on good health in quest for bounce-back season
The 76ers entered last season as one of the NBA’s title favorites. They finished it with a 24-58 record, a last-place finish in the...
Adam Silver: All-Star Game staying at Clippers’ Intuit Dome despite investigation
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Monday there’s “no contemplation” of moving the 2026 All-Star Game out of the LA Clippers’ Intuit Dome as the...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Alex Sarr, Timberwolves, Bones Hyland, Suns
Wizards
Second-year center Alex Sarr returned to the practice floor in a limited capacity Monday, taking part in non-contact work for the first time this...
LeBron James teases ‘The Second Decision’ on social media, fuels speculation
We never really know what LeBron James is up to until he comes out and says it. Sometimes, he prefers not to say it...
Cavs’ starters to play in preseason opener, Lonzo Ball on minutes plan
The Cavaliers open preseason play Tuesday night against the Bulls, and while coach Kenny Atkinson says the starters will play, don’t expect heavy minutes.
It’s...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Wizards
Grizzlies
Ja Morant has suffered another setback. The star guard sprained his left ankle during Sunday’s practice and is considered week-to-week, a team spokesperson told...
