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: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Clippers
Lakers
Luka Doncic’s offseason transformation has been one of the league’s biggest storylines, and Lakers assistant Greg St. Jean says LeBron James deserves a lot...
Report: Bernie Lee removes himself as Ben Simmons’ agent amid uncertain future
Ben Simmons’ next move is already uncertain, and now so is his representation. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports that agent Bernie Lee...
Olivier-Maxence Prosper set to join Grizzlies on two-way deal
Former Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has found his next stop. The 23-year-old is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, per agents...
Hawks waive two players after procedural signings
The Hawks signed Javan Johnson and Dwight Murray Jr. on Tuesday. By Wednesday, both were gone.
It was all part of the plan. Atlanta announced...
NBA reportedly blindsided by alleged Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal
The Clippers are scrambling to get in front of growing questions about Kawhi Leonard’s ties to a bankrupt tree-planting company backed by team owner...
NBA scout on Ben Simmons: ‘I don’t think there’s any real interest in him’
One NBA scout thinks the Ben Simmons retirement rumors may be creeping up by design.
"I don't think there's any real interest in him beyond...
Cam Thomas back with Nets, but role and future remain in doubt
Cam Thomas may be back in Brooklyn on a one-year qualifying offer, but his future with the Nets is no less murky.
NetsDaily noted that...
Nets quietly pocket extra cap space after Cam Thomas signs QO
The Nets are walking away from their Cam Thomas negotiations with something to show for it. Namely, extra cap space.
By signing his one-year qualifying...
Ben Simmons could retire instead of signing with new team
Ben Simmons is only 29, but there is real doubt he will play another NBA game.
According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post,...
East Notes: Nets, EJ Liddell, Hawks, roster, Cavs
The Nets have finalized a pair of moves, signing forward E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract and inking big man Day'Ron Sharpe to a...
NBA opens investigation into reported Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal
The NBA is now officially involved.
Spokesman Mike Bass said the league has launched an investigation into reports that the Clippers used a $28 million...
NBA All-Star Game format changing yet again. Will this one stick?
The NBA is changing up the All-Star Game again.
Shams Charania of ESPN reports the 2026 showcase at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome will feature a...
Malik Beasley back in Detroit, open to Pistons return
Malik Beasley is back in Detroit and open to running it back with the Pistons.
According to Robert Snell of The Detroit News, Beasley paid...
Redeem Team enters Hall of Fame after restoring USA Basketball’s dominance
The image everyone remembers is Kobe Bryant, finger to his lips, after burying Spain with a four-point play in the 2008 gold medal game....
