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.
Raptors signing Colin Castleton to second 10-day deal
The Raptors are re-signing Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Castleton’s first 10-day deal expired overnight, paving the...
Don’t look now but the Washington Wizards are on a roll
This probably wasn't supposed to be the case in March, or anytime, but the Washington Wizards are on an NBA roll.
Hey, when you're the...
Lakers have lost four straight, but LeBron James, others nearing return
Ahead of Friday's game in Denver, Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed optimism about the impending return of LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes,...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Khris Middleton, Nets, cap space, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Wizards
Multiple executives who spoke with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps praised the Washington Wizards for their moves at the trade deadline, including the acquisitions of veterans...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Jimmy Butler, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Heat, Andrew Wiggins
Warriors
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made it clear to his team that the time to win had arrived following the trade deadline acquisition...
Sixers to sign Oshae Brissett to 10-day contract
The 76ers are set to sign forward Oshae Brissett to a 10-day contract, sources tell Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Brissett, 26, joined the...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Sixers
Pistons
Any hope for a return by Pistons guard Jaden Ivey before the end of the regular season has officially been extinguished, according to the...
Legendary basketball writer John Feinstein, author of 45 books, dies suddenly
John Feinstein, the longtime sportswriter who authored the best-selling Season on the Brink about the Bobby Knight-led Indiana Hoosiers and more than 40 books...
Grizzlies sign Lamar Stevens for remainder of season
The Grizzlies have signed forward Lamar Stevens for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season, the team announced Thursday.
Stevens, 27, had spent the last...
Cavs don’t seem to care, but 70-win season remains within reach
Tuesday was yet another chapter in a story that has become all too familiar for the Cavaliers this season. Missing key pieces -- Donovan...
Thunder officially clinch playoff spot with gritty road win over Celtics
The highly anticipated showdown between the Thunder and Celtics undoubtedly lived up to its billing, with Oklahoma holding on for a thriller of 118-112...
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau dismisses Mikal Bridges’ minutes comments
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau dismissed reports of a conversation regarding his team's minutes load, specifically addressing concerns raised by Mikal Bridges.
Prior to Wednesday night's...
Cavs Notes: Jarrett Allen, Kenny Atkinson, Darius Garland
To the surprise of no one, the Cavaliers sit at No. 1 in the latest round of ESPN power rankings.
They have, after all, won...
Pacers signing Tony Bradley to second 10-day contract
The Pacers intend to sign center Tony Bradley to a second 10-day contract, per Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. His initial 10-day deal...
