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.
Kings GM Monte McNair, Coach Doug Christie Face Uncertain Futures Ahead of Play-In Game
Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair is entering a pivotal stretch as the team prepares for the NBA play-in tournament, with his future in...
Cavs’ Darius Garland On Playoff Rival: Celtics Probably View Us As Their Little Brother
It's almost time for the Cavaliers' second act, and while they have the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, they know the NBA...
Once Again, Offseason To Center On Kevin Durant Trade Chatter
Kevin Durant's future with the Phoenix Suns remains uncertain, though his value around the NBA is anything but, writes Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
The Suns...
Kevin Durant Likely To Be Traded; Count Cavs Among Teams With No Interest
We've heard all the chatter, and according to ESPN's Shams Charania, it's true. The Phoenix Suns indeed will be looking to trade NBA superstar...
NBA Insider Makes Strong Case For Cavs In Playoffs
After a banner regular season, the Cavaliers have begun a week of preparing for the real thing. The NBA playoffs begin Sunday at Rocket...
Pelicans Finalizing Deal To Make Joe Dumars Head Of Basketball Operations
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to hire Joe Dumars as the franchise’s new president of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Shams...
Michael Jordan’s 63 Opened Celtics’ Eyes in 1986 Playoffs, but Kevin McHale Knew Boston Would Win Series
Michael Jordan redefined playoff basketball on April 20, 1986, erupting for an NBA-record 63 points in Game 2 of the Chicago Bulls’ first-round series...
Celtics Legend Larry Bird ‘Was That Dude,’ Former Teammate Cedric Maxwell Says
Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell was anxiously awaiting the arrival of rookie Larry Bird in 1979. And not because Maxwell thought Bird could change...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Wizards, Magic, Jamahl Mosley
Lakers
As the Lakers prepare for their opening-round matchup against the Timberwolves, coach JJ Redick said he’ll be leaning on a unique source of insight:...
Blazers May Have Moved Quickly on Chauncey Billups Contract Because of Suns Speculation
The Portland Trail Blazers may have moved to extend head coach Chauncey Billups in part due to speculation linking him to the Phoenix Suns'...
Report: James Jones Facing Uncertain Future as Suns’ Top Basketball Executive
The future of James Jones as the Phoenix Suns’ lead basketball executive remains uncertain as the team enters the offseason, per NBA insiders Sam...
Nuggets name Ben Tenzer interim GM ahead of playoffs
Ben Tenzer has been named interim general manager of the Denver Nuggets, team owner Josh Kroenke announced Monday.
Tenzer, who first joined the Nuggets' front...
Report: Joe Dumars expected to become Pelicans’ new head of basketball operations
NBA Hall of Famer and current league executive Joe Dumars is a "serious frontrunner" for the New Orleans Pelicans' vacant head of basketball operations...
Report: Pelicans to retain coach Willie Green for now
While the New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from top basketball executive David Griffin, coach Willie Green will remain in place for now, per...
