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: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Celtics
Celtics star Jaylen Brown remains extension-eligible this offseason, though there doesn’t appear to be much urgency from either side.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brown...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Celtics
Hornets
LaMelo Ball finally gave the Hornets something they desperately needed this past season — availability.
As relayed by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Ball appeared in 72...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Wizards, Anthony Davis, Thunder
Clippers
Darius Garland may have dealt with injuries and inconsistency this past season, but his short stint with the Clippers still offered plenty of encouragement.
As...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets
Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell continues to say all the right things about the Cavaliers.
As relayed by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Mitchell becomes extension-eligible on July 7 and...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Nuggets
Bucks
The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to loom over the entire NBA offseason.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Antetokounmpo becomes extension-eligible on Oct. 1 and...
Kenny Atkinson expected to return as Cavs coach next season
The Cavaliers are sticking with coach Kenny Atkinson.
According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Atkinson will return for a third season in Cleveland despite...
Thunder expected to explore aggressive trade-up scenarios in NBA Draft
The Thunder may already be the NBA’s defending champions, but that apparently won’t stop them from trying to make another massive swing in next...
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Kenny Atkinson
The Cavaliers’ season may have ended with a brutal Eastern Conference finals sweep, but neither Donovan Mitchell nor James Harden sounded like stars preparing...
Lakers announce hiring of Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM
The Lakers have officially added another front-office piece under president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka.
The team announced Tuesday that former Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas...
Dan Gilbert: Cavs ‘nowhere near’ where they need to be
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert made one thing clear after the team’s ugly Eastern Conference finals exit.
The Cavs may have taken a step...
Dribbles: Cavs’ summer of decisions begins after humiliating sweep
CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ season-ending 130-93 home loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals...
Cavs expected to retain top basketball exec Koby Altman
CLEVELAND — While plenty of questions surround the Cavaliers after their Eastern Conference finals sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks, one...
Kenny Atkinson hints strongly he expects to return as Cavs coach
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson sure sounded like a man who expects to be back.
Whether he actually will be is another question entirely.
The...
Cavs enter offseason facing major questions after East finals collapse
CLEVELAND — For the Cavaliers, the offseason has officially arrived. And with it comes a whole lot of questions.
Fair or not, the first one...
