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 Rumors: Pelicans, Willie Green, James Borrego, Suns, Nuggets, David Adelman
Pelicans
Former Pelicans executive David Griffin attempted to dismiss head coach Willie Green earlier this season but was overruled by ownership, which continued to back...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Grizzlies
Pistons
As the Pistons prepare for their first taste of postseason basketball in several years, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is urging his young roster to...
Ja Morant, Grizzlies Aim To Bounce Back As Elimination Game Looms: ‘It’s Definitely Doable’
The Memphis Grizzlies, once among the Western Conference’s top teams, are facing elimination after a late-season slide culminated in a 112-109 loss to the...
Duke Sharpshooter Kon Knueppel Declares For Draft
Duke freshman wing Kon Knueppel is entering the 2025 NBA draft, he announced on social media.
“Forever a Blue Devil,” Knueppel wrote in an Instagram...
Which First-Round Possibility Would Cavs Prefer To Face?
The Cavaliers' schedule for the first round of the NBA playoffs is set. Now all they need to do is wait for an opponent.
After...
New Pelicans VP Of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars To Meet With Willie Green, GM
Hall of Famer Joe Dumars has been named executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, and he will now meet...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Suns, Changes
Trail Blazers
There are plenty of reasons for optimism when it comes to the Trail Blazers after they signed GM Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey...
Pelicans Officially Hire Joe Dumars As Head Of Basketball Operations
The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced in...
Spurs Remain Optimistic With Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox Leading Charge
The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as one of the most promising rebuilding NBA franchises, bolstered by the rapid development of 2023 No. 1...
Jazz Take Big Step Forward Simply By Securing League’s Worst Record
The Utah Jazz may not have stacked wins this season, but they accomplished what they set out to do: position themselves for a top...
Raptors Non-Playoff Team Most Ready To Make A Leap?
The Toronto Raptors had little to celebrate from a team standpoint during the 2024-25 season. But for a franchise in transition, several key players...
Nets Plan To Remain Strategic As They Weigh Star Pursuit In Offseason
The Brooklyn Nets could pursue a star-caliber player this NBA offseason, but only if the right opportunity presents itself, general manager Sean Marks said...
Player Relations, Communication Issues All Part Of Suns’ Collapse
Communication breakdowns and strained relationships with key players were among the primary factors that led to the dismissal of head coach Mike Budenholzer after...
Florida’s Alex Condon Entering Draft, Maintaining College Eligibility
Florida forward Alex Condon has declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, leaving the door open for a return to the...
