Sam Amick

Sam Amick

Senior Writer, NBA

Sam Amick is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic. He has covered the Association for the better part of two decades while at USA Today, Sports Illustrated, AOL FanHouse and the Sacramento Bee.

Sam Amick is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic. He has covered the Association for the better part of two decades while at USA Today, Sports Illustrated, AOL FanHouse and the Sacramento Bee.

LeBron James intends to opt out of Lakers deal, expected to return on new contract: Sources

LeBron James intends to opt out of Lakers deal, expected to return on new contract: Sources

The Lakers selected LeBron's son Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday.

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NBA free agency: Paul George to the Warriors? Plus, Klay Thompson's options, more

NBA free agency: Paul George to the Warriors? Plus, Klay Thompson's options, more

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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers’ (real) draft decisions that loom large

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers’ (real) draft decisions that loom large

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Why the Sacramento Kings are shopping the No. 13 pick after nearly trading for Alex Caruso

Why the Sacramento Kings are shopping the No. 13 pick after nearly trading for Alex Caruso

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Why Malik Monk and the Kings quickly agreed to a new deal before free agency

Why Malik Monk and the Kings quickly agreed to a new deal before free agency

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Inside the Lakers' decision to hire JJ Redick and how he shapes their future

Inside the Lakers' decision to hire JJ Redick and how he shapes their future

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Lakers, JJ Redick agree to 4-year deal to become next head coach: Sources

Lakers, JJ Redick agree to 4-year deal to become next head coach: Sources

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Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008

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Hey, Celtics: Joe Mazzulla says it's OK to smile + thoughts on Kyrie Irving, late Jerry West

Hey, Celtics: Joe Mazzulla says it's OK to smile + thoughts on Kyrie Irving, late Jerry West

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Luka Dončić and the Mavericks dismiss criticism and extend the NBA Finals: 'He grew'

Luka Dončić and the Mavericks dismiss criticism and extend the NBA Finals: 'He grew'

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Adam Silver: 'It would have been nice' to see Caitlin Clark on Olympic team

Adam Silver: 'It would have been nice' to see Caitlin Clark on Olympic team

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Joe Mazzulla compares Jayson Tatum to Brazilian soccer star Neymar as they handle spotlight

Joe Mazzulla compares Jayson Tatum to Brazilian soccer star Neymar as they handle spotlight

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Mavericks' Jason Kidd insists 'no mind games' at play with Jaylen Brown praise

Mavericks' Jason Kidd insists 'no mind games' at play with Jaylen Brown praise

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Jrue Holiday is an NBA Finals hero for the Celtics and he's exactly where he belongs in Boston

Jrue Holiday is an NBA Finals hero for the Celtics and he's exactly where he belongs in Boston

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Boston, blow-up dolls and boos: Kyrie Irving opens up about Celtics fans

Boston, blow-up dolls and boos: Kyrie Irving opens up about Celtics fans

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Kyrie Irving ‘was very remorseful’ about sharing antisemitic documentary, Adam Silver says

Kyrie Irving ‘was very remorseful’ about sharing antisemitic documentary, Adam Silver says

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Adam Silver apologizes to TNT employees affected by NBA's TV rights negotiations

Adam Silver apologizes to TNT employees affected by NBA's TV rights negotiations

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Nico Harrison's deep belief in Kyrie Irving trade paying off for Mavs in NBA Finals run

Nico Harrison's deep belief in Kyrie Irving trade paying off for Mavs in NBA Finals run

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Chris Finch and his Timberwolves won't go down without a fight

Chris Finch and his Timberwolves won't go down without a fight

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Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves were wrong: They do need more experience

Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves were wrong: They do need more experience

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An up-close look at Luka Dončić and his greatness, through Jason Kidd's eyes

An up-close look at Luka Dončić and his greatness, through Jason Kidd's eyes

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Kyrie Irving's basketball renaissance continues, now on the biggest stage

Kyrie Irving's basketball renaissance continues, now on the biggest stage

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Celtics-Pacers predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec weigh in on East finals

Celtics-Pacers predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec weigh in on East finals

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Timberwolves-Mavericks predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec weigh in on West finals

Timberwolves-Mavericks predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec weigh in on West finals

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Timberwolves, and their bigs, get last laugh against defending champion Nuggets and Nikola Jokić

Timberwolves, and their bigs, get last laugh against defending champion Nuggets and Nikola Jokić

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