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: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Heat, Dru Smith, Warriors
Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to add two more years onto his current deal with the Knicks, but there’s been little movement on that front...
Stephen Curry says Warriors could use ‘some pieces to help us get to next level’
Warriors star Stephen Curry suggested he isn’t worried about the lack of roster movement this summer. But hey, it might not hurt, right?
While the...
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga remain far apart on new deal: ‘It’s bad for both’
Six of the top eight players from the 2021 NBA Draft have already secured lucrative extensions. Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is not among them.
As...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic clears scare with knee contusion, set to resume EuroBasket practice
Slovenian captain and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic avoided a major setback after a scare in Saturday’s exhibition game against Latvia. A teammate...
Michael Jordan once told ESPN’s Michael Wilbon to stop criticizing LeBron James
Michael Jordan once made a phone call to ESPN’s Michael Wilbon with a simple message: Stop criticizing LeBron James.
Jordan, who is close friends with...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo not looking for exit, Bobby Portis insists
Bucks forward Bobby Portis isn’t buying the idea that Giannis Antetokounmpo will ask out of Milwaukee anytime soon.
Speaking with ESPN Milwaukee, Portis said he...
Lakers not expected to extend Rui Hachimura before camp
Rui Hachimura is eligible for a contract extension, but the Lakers are not expected to move on one before training camp tips off next...
Celtics, Ron Harper Jr. agree to contract
The Celtics are signing wing Ron Harper Jr. to a contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Terms were not reported, though it's likely a...
Heat eyeing Trey Lyles, other bigs to bolster frontcourt
The Heat are still tinkering with the roster, and now their frontcourt looks a little thin.
After sending Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love to Utah...
Cavs hiring Blazers’ Eli Kell-Abrams as coach of Cleveland Charge
The Cavaliers intend to hire Trail Blazers head video coordinator Eli Kell-Abrams as the coach of the G League's Cleveland Charge, as reported by...
NBA Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, FIBA, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Nuggets
Bucks
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally set to join Team Greece ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.
While it has long been confirmed that Antetokounmpo...
Warriors hesitant on commitment as Jonathan Kuminga talks drag on
Talks between the Warriors and forward Jonathan Kuminga’s camp have picked up again, though a resolution doesn’t appear close.
According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, who...
Hornets’ Charles Lee banking on health, new additions after active summer
The Hornets have been busy this offseason, reshaping their roster while hoping for better health from their top players.
The moves included sending Jusuf Nurkic...
Pregnant wife of former NBA forward Danilo Gallinari still shaken after shark attack
Eleonora Boi, the wife of former NBA forward Danilo Gallinari, says she is still shaken after a shark attack left her hospitalized earlier this...
