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.
Heat converting Jahmir Young to standard contract
The Heat are promoting guard Jahmir Young from his two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press.
Young...
Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit
If Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ever hits the trade market, expect just about everyone to at least check in.
That includes the Lakers and Celtics,...
Nets, Timberwolves loosely linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo
When it comes to where Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo winds up next season, everyone seems to bring up the Knicks or the Heat.
Not so...
Doc Rivers says Shams Charania angrily called Bucks over coach’s comments
It’s not always NBA players or coaches getting upset with the media. Sometimes, it goes the other way, too.
For instance, Bucks coach Doc Rivers...
Heat officially waive Terry Rozier, open roster spot
The Heat have officially waived guard Terry Rozier, as relayed by Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The move had been expected for...
Lakers introducing new courtside section for playoffs, with hefty price tag
If you want to sit courtside for Lakers playoff games, you are going to need deep pockets. Even deeper than usual.
According to a report...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming
With the playoffs right around the bend, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is still sorting through what his starting and closing lineups will look like.
That's...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks
Lakers
LeBron James finished with 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Lakers defeated the Warriors 119-103 on Thursday.
James shot 11-of-17 from the...
NBA: 14 playoff spots still up for grabs entering final weekend
Two days left. Fourteen NBA playoff spots still undecided.
Yeah, the league isn’t lacking drama heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The league...
Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies
The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything.
The Hawks and Raptors are tied...
Kendrick Perkins calls Cavs ‘soft,’ says Donovan Mitchell under most pressure in NBA
It wouldn't be a Cavaliers season without some detractors. That's just the way it goes around these parts.
So it's no surprise that ex-NBA center...
Former NBA guard Jeff Teague suggests draft lottery is fixed
Former NBA guard Jeff Teague is raising eyebrows with his latest comments, suggesting the league’s draft lottery may not be as random as advertised.
Speaking...
Heat showing cracks at worst time, fall to Raptors again
The Heat keep talking about urgency. About pride. About responding.
Problem is, none of it is showing up when the ball goes up.
Miami dropped a...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’
The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson.
Cleveland showed exactly what...
