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.
Hoops Wire Live: Talkin’ Cavs, training camp, preseason, expectations
Your Cleveland Cavaliers are back in action. And if not actual action, at least training camp down in Florida. So, what's new and what...
NBA takes over operation of NBA TV from TNT Sports
The NBA has officially taken over control of NBA TV from TNT Sports, according to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal.
The league will now...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Timberwolves, Julius Randle, Pacers
Bulls
The Bulls have exercised their third-year rookie scale team option on forward Matas Buzelis, locking in his salary for the 2026-27 season, according to...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Jalen Green, Blazers
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga took part in his first Warriors practice of training camp on Thursday, participating in about half of the team’s scrimmages, coach Steve...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Wizards, Leaky Black, Heat
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to join the Bucks as training camp shifts from Milwaukee to Miami after staying in Greece this week to recover...
East Notes: Bulls, Josh Giddey, Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Magic
Bulls
Josh Giddey said contract negotiations with the Bulls never got tense, even though the process stretched into September.
The Australian guard ultimately re-signed on a...
Is this Cavs’ last ride with current core? Not so fast
Fred Katz of The Athletic made a compelling case this week that this could be the final year for the Cavaliers’ core of Donovan...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Not concerned about Jonathan Kuminga becoming distraction
Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn’t worried that Jonathan Kuminga’s new contract situation will cause any issues in the locker room.
Kuminga signed a two-year deal...
West Notes: Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Pelicans, Saddiq Bey, Timberwolves
Lakers
The Lakers quietly signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year deal in free agency, and while the move didn’t make headlines, the team believes the...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Spurs
Raptors
RJ Barrett heard the trade chatter this summer, and he even seems to understand it.
With two years and $57 million left on his deal,...
West Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns
Kings
Malik Monk knows he was part of the trade discussions that would have sent him to Golden State in a deal for Jonathan Kuminga.
Ultimately,...
Al Horford explains decision to join Warriors
Now that his deal with the Warriors is official, veteran big man Al Horford shed some light on why Golden State became his new...
Cavs Buzz: Lonzo Ball, De’Andre Hunter, Koby Altman, expectations
The Cavaliers didn’t trade for Lonzo Ball just to fill out the roster. They believe his skill set can raise their ceiling in the...
Lakers banking on Marcus Smart, Jared Vanderbilt to elevate perimeter defense
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter...
