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.
Former Mavericks assistant calls Jason Kidd ‘worst guy in the NBA’
If Jason Kidd ever needs a reference from Igor Kokoskov, he should probably keep looking.
Kokoskov, a Mavericks assistant during Kidd’s first season as coach...
Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind
Steve Kerr returned to coach the Warriors this season, but only after privately deciding he wouldn’t.
“I had decided I was leaving with a week...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers.
Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has...
Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job
For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it.
Craig Porter Jr.,...
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours.
The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending...
Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA
Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising.
Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks.
Michael McCann of...
Celtics add former lottery pick Devin Carter on Exhibit 10 deal
A few days after the Celtics emerged as a possible landing spot for Devin Carter, they got their man. Or at least they got...
Charlotte Observer eliminates Hornets beat writer position
For the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Observer will enter a Hornets season without a reporter dedicated to covering the team.
Rod Boone...
NBA Notes: Devin Booker, Warriors, Kyrie Irving, Dyson Daniels
Warriors
If Suns star Devin Booker ever becomes available, the Warriors reportedly plan to be standing near the front of the line with their draft...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz
Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard trade remains unofficial, which is becoming more than just an offseason inconvenience for the Raptors.
Rocco Moschella of NBA on SI noted...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’
The Kawhi Leonard trade may finally be approaching the finish line.
A source close to Leonard expects the Clippers and Raptors to complete the long-delayed...
Clippers still not ready to complete Kawhi Leonard trade despite Ballmer reversal
Steve Ballmer has surrendered his fight against the NBA. That apparently does not mean the Clippers are ready to finish their Kawhi Leonard trade...
Steve Ballmer backs down, Clippers won’t sue NBA over cap penalties
The Clippers’ legal fight against the NBA has ended before it ever began.
Owner Steve Ballmer has informed the league that the franchise will comply...
Federal Kawhi Leonard probe carries risks NBA investigation never could
The Clippers spent the past year cooperating with an NBA investigation. Now comes the version with subpoenas.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal...
NBA scout offers blunt Kings outlook: ‘Yeah, they’re going to be bad’
The Kings aren’t entering this season with particularly high expectations. One NBA scout saw no reason to dress it up.
“Yeah, they’re going to be...
NBA shooting guard rankings: Top 25 entering 2026-27 season
Position labels aren’t what they used to be. Point guards score, shooting guards initiate offense and wings occasionally play center because apparently positions are...
Clippers wanted out of Lakers’ shadow; now they’re buried in scandal
Let’s begin with the uncomfortable part: The Clippers should feel insecure about the Lakers.
One franchise owns Los Angeles basketball. It has the championships, banners,...
Hawks reportedly adding European coaching legend Ettore Messina as consultant
The Hawks are reportedly adding one of international basketball’s most accomplished coaches to their organization.
Specifically, Ettore Messina will join Atlanta as a consultant, according...
Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’
The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him.
People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome
Celtics
The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else.
According to Sean Deveney of Heavy...
