Sam Amick

The Bulls’ reported interest in Bennedict Mathurin, I’m told, is overstated. More on what I’m hearing, plus what Chicago’s intentions with its last roster spot could be, here: nytimes.com/athletic/74843…

@ChristopherHine @tfrank14 @PhillyInquirer @ginamizell Congrats, Chris!!!!

After 8 years covering the Timberwolves, I’m off to my next step — covering the 76ers for the @PhillyInquirer. What a dream opportunity this is, and I’m so excited to cover a memorable time for the 76ers in tandem alongside my friend, the awesome @ginamizell. (Cont…)

The Blazers and city of Portland got together Thursday … and the team pitched some screwballs and curveballs. nytimes.com/athletic/74818…

Guys. It’s been a day. A THIRD version of this story after Dunphy calls back following Hankins response. nytimes.com/athletic/74738…

If it was all a scheme, a planned conspiracy by LeBron James and Co. to drag out free agency and pick Philadelphia, there was a key partner out of the loop: The 76ers. An inside look and how LeBron’s choice came to pass by @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/74692…

In May, the Philadelphia 76ers looked stuck. Today, they are NBA title contenders. How did this happen? How did they get LeBron James? The story, is here. Please read - nytimes.com/athletic/74681…

LeBron James has agreed to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers (FREE TO READ) nytimes.com/athletic/74174…

The latest in the Trail Blazers soap opera: more cuts, this time to popular broadcasters. nytimes.com/athletic/74643…

The gap between the city of Portland and the Trail Blazers has widened in arena dispute. Blazers view city’s term sheet as “a non-starter.” nytimes.com/athletic/74574…

The NBA will not punish Bam Adebayo for punching Tyler Herro last week, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/74498…

As the NBA waits on the results of the investigation into the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration, the league's investigation expanded in scope. A look at where things stand, if Aspiration tried to build a marketing campaign for Kawhi, and more: nytimes.com/athletic/74344…

Did the pod thing in Vegas with my boys at @AthleticNBAShow 🥞☕️ Plenty of Bulls and Caleb Wilson in here (11:26) but also Wemby paycut and early ROY math. Tap in: youtu.be/lJSsa_Diq_E?is…

NEW story: Minutes before news broke that Victor Wembanyama passed up on the Supermax to help the Spurs try to keep its powerhouse roster together long-term, NBPA executive Director David Kelly held his introductory press conference and made it clear that the union is preparing to fight back hard against the second apron under its new leadership. “(The CBA) should not put a player in a position where he has to carry the burden in order to keep a team together. A system that does that, we have a problem.” More on what Wemby’s extension & Jaylen Brown’s trade mean for the NBA and why the players are looking for changes to the CBA now. Read the story for free on @TheAthletic & @nytimes below👇

Our story about the altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in Las Vegas has been updated with further details, w/ @eric_nehm, @JonKrawczynski and @joevardon Free to read, at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/74374…

At @TheAthletic, with @joevardon/@sam_amick: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro involved in physical altercation in Las Vegas nytimes.com/athletic/74374…

Every time LeBron James switches teams, it changes how that sort of business is done in the NBA. This time, the trail blazing is coming through Rich Paul’s podcast, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/74355…

NBA spokesperson to @TheAthletic on the Clippers-Kawhi Aspiration investigation. “We don’t have a specific timeline for the conclusion of the investigation but expect the firm to finalize its work in the coming weeks." nytimes.com/athletic/74345…

Newser on the Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard deal being delayed by the NBA's Aspiration investigation, with @ekoreen and @LawMurrayTheNU, at @TheAthletic nytimes.com/athletic/74345…

The LA Clippers trade with the Toronto Raptors is in a holding pattern... official statement from LA Clippers

@RomeovilleKid @NSMASportsMedia @TheAthletic Congrats, James!

Eight years ago, I got my first journalism job in Indiana. As a skinny kid from Romeoville, Ill., I didn’t know anything about Hoosiers. To now be the Indiana Sportswriter of the Year is a blessing beyond measure. This one is for the dreamers. Be irrational. Be unreasonable.❤️