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.
Lakers begin another season waiting on LeBron James’ word
When LeBron James wrapped up his Lakers media day interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Chris McGee tossed him a simple, almost playful question.
“See you at...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Mavericks, lineup, Blazers
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency situation remains unresolved as Golden State heads into training camp, but it dominated media day conversations.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green...
Cavs Notes: Lonzo Ball, Max Strus, Darius Garland
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers newcomer Lonzo Ball hasn’t played in both ends of a back-to-back since the 2020–21 season with the Bulls. Three knee surgeries...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Kings
Lakers
LeBron James didn’t tip his hand on retirement at media day, but he acknowledged the obvious. And that would be that the finish line...
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on endorsement ordeal: None of us did anything wrong
Kawhi Leonard broke his silence Monday on the NBA’s investigation into his endorsement deal with a bankrupt California company -- and made it clear...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Heat, Tyler Herro, Rockets
Jazz
Walker Kessler’s contract situation remains unresolved as the regular season approaches.
Apparently, the Jazz and their fourth-year center have held multiple meetings this summer but...
Cavs Buzz: De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Thomas Bryant
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have the most expensive roster in the NBA. That’s what happens when you push past the second apron, lock in...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Pistons
Nuggets
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere.
The three-time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP declined to sign a veteran extension with Denver this summer --...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Hornets
Rockets
Kevin Durant doesn’t plan on going anywhere.
Nearly three months after being traded from the Suns to the Rockets, the 37-year-old forward made it clear...
Lakers signing Nick Smith Jr. to two-way deal
Nick Smith Jr. has signed a two-way contract with Los Angeles, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move comes just four days after...
Sixers’ Paul George says confidence hasn’t wavered despite ‘rock bottom’ season
Paul George’s status for opening night remains unclear as he continues to recover from offseason knee surgery. But the 76ers star says his confidence...
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future in question heading into camp
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future is already under the microscope — and training camp hasn’t even tipped off.
Once viewed as a promising young scorer, Knecht...
Scottie Pippen never forgot Michael Jordan’s words of praise, even if they were never close
When NBA legend Michael Jordan uttered the now-famous line — “Whenever they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen” — during The Last...
Here’s where to watch national NBA games this season
For the first time, NBA fans will be able to find nationally televised games nearly every day of the week.
That’s the result of the...
