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: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Knicks, Jordan Clarkson, Raptors
Celtics
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum logged a season-high 35 minutes — including the entire fourth quarter — in Wednesday’s win over Oklahoma City, notes Brian...
Warriors Notes: Gui Santos, Nate Williams, Stephen Curry
Warriors forward Draymond Green pushed back on the idea that the season has been “cursed,” pointing to a few positives amid the setbacks, as...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr on Moses Moody: MRI was clean, that’s the good news
Warriors guard Moses Moody suffered a serious injury. There’s no way around that.
But it could’ve been worse. A lot worse.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks reportedly headed for divorce
The writing may be on the wall in Milwaukee. More specifically, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks very well could part ways this summer, according...
Not all NBA owners on board with Seattle and Las Vegas expansion
All 30 NBA governors voted this week to explore expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, but not everyone is on board.
According to Howard Beck...
Billy Donovan stays mum on UNC rumors, focuses on Bulls’ finish
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan’s future in Chicago is generating plenty of noise this week.
Reports have linked the veteran coach to the open job...
Kings sign DaQuan Jeffries to 10-day hardship deal
The Kings have signed veteran swingman DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day hardship contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.
Per Keith Smith of Spotrac, the move...
Bucks’ Doc Rivers shuts down NBPA claim: Giannis is not healthy
The National Basketball Players Association fired off a statement earlier this week that basically implied Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy enough to suit...
Western Conference postseason teams determined
The Western Conference play-in and playoff field is now set.
Following the eliminations of the Grizzlies and Pelicans, the top 10 teams in the West...
Warriors locked into play-in tournament spot
The Warriors are officially headed to the play-in tournament.
With Memphis’ elimination, Golden State is now locked into a top-10 seed in the Western Conference,...
Grizzlies, Pelicans eliminated from postseason contention
The Grizzlies and Pelicans have officially been eliminated from postseason contention, as noted by Hoops Rumors.
Memphis was knocked out following a loss to San...
Dribbles: Cavs’ early egg proves costly in loss to Heat
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 120-103 home loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
1. The Cavaliers had been living on borrowed time...
West Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard, Spurs
Rockets
The feeling around the Rockets is starting to shift. And not in the way Fred VanVleet was hoping.
Per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle,...
Cavs’ Dean Wade ruled out after landing on ball boy in warmups
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers were already a little banged up. Then came one more twist. And this one no one saw coming.
Forward Dean Wade...
