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: Cavs, Darius Garland, Jazz, Ace Bailey, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland was recently ranked No. 12 on HoopsHype's list of the NBA's top 26 point guards, ahead of the Nuggets' Jamal...
Former No. 1 overall pick John Wall announces retirement
Former Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall has announced his retirement from pro basketball, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Wall, 34, was selected by the...
Spurs to hire Australia’s Jacob Chance as coach of G League team
The San Antonio Spurs intend to hire Australian men's national team acting coach Jacob Chance as head coach of the G League's Austin Spurs,...
Spurs hiring ex-NBA forward Rashard Lewis as player development coach
Former NBA forward Rashard Lewis is being hired as a player development coach under Mitch Johnson with the San Antonio Spurs, per Michael Scotto...
Pacers, coach Rick Carlisle agree to contract extension
The Indiana Pacers and coach Rick Carlisle have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Indiana, of course, is...
Heat Rumors: Luxury tax, Dru Smith, Terry Rozier, roster considerations
The Miami Heat have 14 players on standard contracts following the trade of Haywood Highsmith to Brooklyn and the signing of Dru Smith over...
Magic reportedly signing Lester Quinones
Guard Lester Quinones has agreed to a deal with the Orlando Magic, where he will compete for a spot on the regular season roster...
Former NBA center Shawn Bradley makes rare public appearance after being paralyzed in bike accident
Former NBA center Shawn Bradley made a public appearance Sunday at the BIG3’s Week 10 games in Dallas, where he was seen chatting with...
NBA trade proposal sends Cavaliers’ Dean Wade to Mavericks
The Cleveland Cavaliers could use another big body behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. The Dallas Mavericks, in the middle of reshaping their roster...
Hawks announce N’Faly Dante signing after Rockets decline to match offer
The Atlanta Hawks have signed center N'Faly Dante after the Houston Rockets declined to match his two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet. The move was...
Spurs promoting G League Coach of Year Scott King to assistant
The San Antonio Spurs are promoting Scott King from his role as head coach of the Austin Spurs to an assistant under Mitch Johnson...
Kings hiring Will Scott as coach of reigning G League champion Stockton
The Sacramento Kings intend to hire Will Scott as head coach of the G League's Stockton Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Scott has...
Hornets hiring ex-G League Coach of Year Will Weaver as advisor
The Charlotte Hornets intend to hire Will Weaver as a coaching advisor to head coach Charles Lee, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Weaver most...
Rockets, Kevin Durant not close on contract extension
Kevin Durant has yet to sign an extension with the Houston Rockets, and nearly two months after arriving from Phoenix, there are no signs...
