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.
John Konchar lands new two-year deal
John Konchar has found his next team.
The veteran wing signed a two-year contract with Olympiacos, the Greek club announced, taking his talents overseas for...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets
Wizards
Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor in the Wizards’ opener. One of Washington’s most encouraging stretches came while he was watching...
Cleveland radio host: ‘How am I supposed to sit here and talk about the Cavs?’
The Cavaliers have a team they hope can compete for a championship. Ken Carman wants to know how many local fans will be watching.
The...
Kawhi Leonard: ‘You can’t rush greatness’ after Raptors debut
Kawhi Leonard wants to “shock the world, again.” His first game back with the Raptors offered an encouraging start.
Leonard finished with 23 points, six...
NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three
LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it.
The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers
Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy...
Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU
The Cavaliers will be able to follow Saliou Niang’s development much closer to home this season.
Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU,...
Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers’ Bronny James
Bronny James is making about $2.3 million this season. So trading for him wouldn’t require tearing apart a roster. It would require believing he...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz
Lakers
The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play.
Kessler...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Bucks
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies handed Ty Jerome the starting point guard job. He opened the season by scoring a career-high 45 points.
Jerome powered Memphis to a...
Warriors contact Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade
The Warriors have contacted the Bucks about a potential trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, according to Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic.
Milwaukee is...
Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters
Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court.
“I don’t ever want to wear another uniform....
Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr. agree to two-way deal
The Mavericks have agreed to a two-way contract with Walter Clayton Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, giving the former first-round pick a new...
Warriors respond to Kristaps Porzingis trade report
The Warriors issued a statement Wednesday after a report that they are exploring trades involving Kristaps Porzingis as he considers his basketball future.
The team...
Timberwolves among teams linked to Dalton Knecht
The Timberwolves are among the teams expected to pursue Dalton Knecht for a two-way contract if he clears waivers, according to reports.
Minnesota recently opened...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Pelicans, Suns, Jalen Green
The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along.
That’s the assessment of John Karalis...
