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’ decision to extend JJ Redick’s contract makes no sense
One season, one quick playoff exit, and already the Lakers are giving JJ Redick more years on his deal.
That’s the decision GM Rob Pelinka...
Cavs eliminating FanDuel Sports studio shows for road games
Cavaliers pre- and postgame shows on FanDuel Sports Network will still exist. Just not when the Cavs are playing road games.
Instead, the Cavaliers Live...
NBA execs believe Cavs only team LeBron James would consider if he leaves Lakers
Could LeBron James finish his career back where it started? Some around the NBA think so.
According to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report, most agents...
Suns’ Mark Williams vows to make Hornets regret trade
Mark Williams isn’t hiding his motivation.
Traded from the Hornets to the Suns this offseason, the 24-year-old center made it clear at Phoenix’s media day...
Report: Sixers, Quentin Grimes long way from middle ground in talks
It was only a few months ago the 76ers were calling Quentin Grimes a priority. Now, as HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports, the restricted free...
Pacers turn to Delon Wright after Monte Morris injury nixes deal
The Pacers have shuffled their camp plans at point guard.
Veteran Monte Morris was originally set to sign a non-guaranteed, one-year deal with Indiana. But...
Cavs officially add Thomas Bryant to frontcourt mix
The Cavaliers have officially announced the signing of veteran center Thomas Bryant, giving them 14 standard contracts heading into training camp next week in...
Report: Kawhi Leonard contract demands went well beyond max deal
Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing situation with the Clippers continues to peel back layers.
What started with Pablo Torre’s reporting on the Aspiration scandal -- where the...
ESPN president addresses why Doris Burke lost top spot
ESPN gave Doris Burke a new contract last month. They also gave her a demotion.
On the very day the network announced she’d signed a...
Heat expecting Terry Rozier in camp despite uncertainty
The Heat are planning to have veteran guard Terry Rozier in camp next week, despite ongoing questions about his future, per Anthony Chiang of...
Jazz to sign Mo Bamba ahead of training camp
The Jazz are set to bring in free agent center Mo Bamba, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
While the details aren’t yet known, the...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I don’t want to be somewhere with no pressure’
Giannis Antetokounmpo is making it clear he’s not just along for the ride in Milwaukee. He wants the pressure. He wants the ball. And...
Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA Finals game-worn jersey up for auction
Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers jersey from the 1969 NBA Finals — when he faced off against Bill Russell and the Celtics for the final time...
Suns’ Devin Booker: Last two years were toughest of my career
The Suns’ grand plan of building around a so-called “Big Three” is officially finished — and maybe finished faster than anyone thought.
Kevin Durant has...
