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: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, depth chart, Jazz
Raptors
Kawhi Leonard's return has made the Raptors matter again.
That's essentially how Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun framed the blockbuster reunion, noting that Toronto...
Lakers believe Walker Kessler is the perfect fit next to Luka Doncic
The Lakers didn't just replace LeBron James. They built the roster they believe Luka Doncic needs.
That started with the blockbuster acquisition of center Walker...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Kelly Oubre Jr., Celtics, Mitchell Robinson, Sixers
Pacers
The Pacers may not have landed the biggest name in free agency, but they believe Kelly Oubre Jr. fills one of their biggest needs.
Indiana...
LeBron James sweepstakes still have everyone guessing
If you're looking for certainty on where LeBron James will sign, Terry Pluto isn't about to give it to you.
Neither is anyone else.
In a...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Warriors, LeBron James, Cavs
Celtics
The Celtics better be right.
That was the general tone from Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix after Boston traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul...
NBA Rumors: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Spurs, Tobias Harris, Knicks
Nuggets
Restricted free agent Peyton Watson is aiming high in contract negotiations with the Nuggets.
According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line,...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Cedi Osman, Bucks, Kam Jones
Lakers
Luka Doncic is giving the Lakers' offseason a thumbs up.
According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, Doncic is "excited" about Los Angeles' roster moves,...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Kings, Darius Acuff Jr, Raptors
Jazz
It didn't take long for Darryn Peterson to give Jazz fans something to cheer about.
The No. 2 overall pick opened his Summer League debut...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Jazz
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies came away encouraged after Cameron Boozer's Summer League debut.
According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, scouts in attendance were especially impressed with Boozer's passing...
NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Wizards, Anthony Davis, Knicks
Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the Lakers’ top remaining targets in free agency.
According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Los...
Report: ‘Growing belief’ around NBA is that LeBron James will return to Cavs
The buzz surrounding LeBron James’ free agency appears to be shifting.
According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, there is a...
Rich Paul says he doesn’t expect LeBron James decision ‘anytime soon’
The NBA world is again awaiting a decision from LeBron James. And the NBA world should plan to wait a little longer, according to...
Gordon Hayward: Celtics’ Brad Stevens doesn’t overdo it with analytics
Celtics president Brad Stevens is taking plenty of flak for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but it may not all be about analytics.
Or...
Bob Cousy: Jaylen Brown trade could set Celtics back ‘considerably’
The shock over the Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown has reached one of the biggest names in franchise history.
Hall of Famer Bob Cousy...
Timberwolves maintain flexibility as belief grows they have legit shot at LeBron James
The Timberwolves made one move to bolster their frontcourt Friday, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran forward Trey Lyles.
They may not be done.
As...
Kawhi Leonard era ultimately became cautionary tale for Clippers
The Clippers' blockbuster pursuit of Kawhi Leonard was supposed to change everything.
Instead, longtime Southern California columnist Jim Alexander believes it became another painful chapter...
