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.
Kenny Atkinson’s comments on Cavs’ starters actually make sense
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says the starting lineup isn't set. So why do we know more about the Cavaliers than the coach?
That's a joke...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz
Mavericks
There's plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They're the Mavericks' anchors.
But Naji Marshall sounds...
Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson has plenty of candidates for the Cavaliers’ rotation. Deciding how they fit together is the part he wants to see in training...
Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield, cash
The Bulls are trading guard Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash considerations, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
For Dillingham, it’s...
NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more
Sept. 26, 2026
Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents.
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Kyrie Irving says he has ‘confidence of a champion’ in return to Mavericks
Kyrie Irving says his knee is ready. His confidence apparently never left.
The Mavericks guard said he has no physical restrictions following the torn left...
NBA Preview: Wizards finally have reasons to believe
The Wizards lost 196 games over three seasons in pursuit of this moment. They finally have their reward.
AJ Dybantsa arrived as the No. 1...
Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler. According to team president Austin Ainge, they expected to keep him.
Then the...
Pacers GM on Tyrese Haliburton: ‘One-hundred percent full go’
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to enter Pacers training camp without restrictions after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles.
“I think he’s going...
NBA Moves: Grizzlies, Kira Lewis Jr, Kings, Leaky Black, Bulls, Thunder
The NBA transaction wire is spinning at full speed with training camps right around the corner, and teams are shuffling the deck on a...
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Nuggets, Hawks, frontcourt
Cavaliers
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have already shown they can play together. Now they get a full season to find out how good they...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version...
Serena Winters to join Cavs radio broadcasts for select games
The Cavaliers’ radio booth will have a familiar addition for select games this season.
Serena Winters will join play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn for games with...
Stephen Curry still believes Warriors can contend, but says they must ‘reimagine’ how
Stephen Curry believes the Warriors can still compete for a championship. He also knows they can’t expect to win simply because they are the...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers
Warriors
The Warriors and Stephen Curry made official what everyone knew was coming.
Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension that includes a player option for...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs
Hawks
The Hawks haven't forgotten how last season ended. It'd be difficult even if they tried.
Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before...
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams sidelined by hamstring injuries
The Hornets will begin training camp without two members of their regular rotation.
Kon Knueppel sustained a left hamstring injury during offseason work, while Grant...
Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster
The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp.
Davis is listed as a camp invitee...
Koby Altman: Cavs couldn’t let LeBron James decision define their offseason
The Cavaliers wanted LeBron James. They met with him, waited for him and gave his decision the respect it deserved.
Then James chose the Sixers. So...
Cavs extend radio partnership with WTAM, WMMS
The Cavaliers are staying on their longtime radio homes.
The team announced a multiyear agreement with iHeartMedia that will keep its games on News/Talk 1100...
