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, Joe Mazzulla, Knicks, Nets, Cam Johnson
Celtics
Coach Joe Mazzulla suggested he wants the Celtics to do more than just defend their championship. He wants them to attack it.
"The phrase 'defending...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Christian Wood, Timberwolves, Thunder Predictions
Lakers
Center Christian Wood will miss the start of the season after having his knee scoped, the Lakers announced in a press release.
Wood is expected...
Charles Barkley Drawing Strong Interest From ESPN, NBC
NBA legend Charles Barkley will likely soon be finished as an analyst with TNT Sports, but that doesn't mean he's finished as an analyst...
Kings Newcomer DeMar DeRozan: I Feel I Can Help Push Us ‘Over The Edge’
Veteran wing DeMar DeRozan addressed his decision to leave the Chicago Bulls for the Sacramento Kings (via a sign-and-trade) on the podcast from Philadelphia...
Jamal Crawford Leaving TNT Sports
Former NBA guard Jamal Crawford is leaving his position as an analyst for TNT Sports, per Brendon Kleen of Awful Announcing.
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Mavs, Kyrie Irving, Bulls, Zach LaVine
Nuggets
Some have suggested that the Nuggets paid too steep of a price in their decision to offer guard Jamal Murray a maximum contract extension.
And...
Nets Reportedly Set High Price For Cam Johnson; Willing To Trade Dennis Schroder, Others
The Brooklyn Nets traded forward Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks and are said to be very willing to move forward Cam Johnson,...
Cavs Officially Sign JT Thor To Two-Way Contract
The Cavaliers have officially signed forward JT Thor to a two-way contract, per the NBA transactions log.
This idea was something I discussed on the...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Carroll Dawson, Basketball Summer, Hawks, Play-In Tourney
Rockets
Former Rockets general manager and assistant coach Carroll Dawson has passed away, the team announced. He was 86.
Dawson was an assistant under coach Rudy...
Cavs Announce Signing Of Tristan Thompson
In the event there was ever any doubt, it's now official. Veteran center Tristan Thompson is back with the Cavaliers, per an announcement from...
Lakers Never Actually Offered Camp Invite To Cedi Osman
Reports have surfaced that the Los Angeles Lakers extended a training camp invitation to free agent wing Cedi Osman, who signed in Greece.
But those...
NBA Notes: Mavs, Markieff Morris, Cedi Osman, Spurs, Harrison Barnes
Mavericks
In case you missed it, forward Markieff Morris is re-signing with the Mavericks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The deal is likely for one...
NBA Notes: Lakers, JJ Redick, Blazers, Knicks, Mikal Bridges
Lakers
Forward Jarred Vanderbilt may not be ready for Lakers training camp, per Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum Sports. Vanderbilt struggled with injuries last season and missed...
Nuggets, Jamal Murray Agree To Four-Year Max Contract Extension
The Denver Nuggets and standout guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year maximum contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George told Adrian Wojnarowski of...
