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: Heat, Revamped Lineup, Wizards, Celtics, All-Star Game
HEAT
By trading Jimmy Butler, the Heat have enhanced their financial flexibility heading into the offseason, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Miami now...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Damian Lillard, Daniel Theis, Thunder, Mark Daigneault
BUCKS
Bucks guard Damian Lillard says there's a reason that the All-Star Game may not be as exciting these days as it once was.
“It has...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Says He Prefers East vs. West Format For All-Star Game
All the talk after the NBA All-Star Game was if the new mini-tournament format is a keeper. A lot of players and coaches seem...
Draymond Green Publicly Predicts Title For Warriors, A Message He’s Been Delivering Privately, Too
It's safe to say Warriors forward Draymond Green is confident his squad will secure another NBA championship this season, following Golden State's trade deadline...
International Players Voice Strong Support For USA vs. World All-Star Format
As the NBA explores ways to revitalize interest in its All-Star Game, the idea of a U.S. vs. World format has gained traction, with...
Is LeBron James’ Foot Issue Serious? Some Say Yes
Lakers star LeBron James didn't play in his first NBA All-Star Game in 20 years, a late scratch because of a foot and ankle...
NBA All-Star Weekend Better, But Still Not Everything It Should Be
This year's NBA All-Star weekend had its bad moments and its fun moments, and that's an improvement. It used to be just all bad.
That...
NBA Notes: Nikola Jokic, Mavericks, Knicks, Heat, Tyler Herro
MAVERICKS
Without a doubt, Luka Doncic was blindsided by his trade away from the Mavericks earlier this month. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, a longtime friend...
Clippers, Suns On Tap To Host All-Star Game; Who Might Be After That?
As we take a break from the action and look ahead to the future of the NBA All-Star game, it’s clear that hosting the...
Donovan Mitchell After Cavs’ Skills Challenge Title: ‘We’re Trying to Take Home Every Trophy’
As you know by now, the Cavaliers walked away from All-Star Saturday night with some hardware, thanks to Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Not At All In Favor Of Changing To 40-Minute Games
Dear NBA commissioner Adam Silver, please throw away any ideas of 40-minute games. That seems to be the sentiment of pro basketball players and...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Talks Of Paying Homage To Father In 3-Point Contest
The Cavaliers came oh-so-close to adding another trophy to their collection on NBA All-Star Saturday night, but Darius Garland fell just short in the...
Mac McClung After Third Straight Dunk Title: ‘I’m Very Honored To Be Here’
Magic man Mac McClung has barely played in the NBA but he continues to dominate one night of the league's showcase weekend.
We're talking about...
Warriors Signing Former Lottery Pick Kevin Knox To 10-Day Deal
The Golden State Warriors are poised to sign forward Kevin Knox to a 10-day contract, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The agreement is...
