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.
Cavs Flashback: LeBron James Goes For 56 In Historic ’05 Eruption vs. Raptors
A young LeBron James got off to a slow start, but by the end of the first quarter, he had 16 points. It was...
East Notes: Celtics, Offseason, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Wizards
Celtics
The Celtics didn't add any veterans this offseason, but when you win the championship, hey, no big deal. That seemed to be the take...
Kings Working Out Isaiah Thomas, Lonnie Walker, Others
The Sacramento Kings are holding a free agent workout that includes point guard Isaiah Thomas and shooting guard Lonnie Walker, per Sean Cunningham of...
East Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Pistons, Raptors
Pacers
The Pacers did well for themselves this offseason simply by keeping forward Pascal Siakam, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic.
"The Pacers clearly knew...
NBA Insider Shams Charania Leaves Stadium; Deal With The Athletic Expiring
NBA insider Shams Charania has parted ways with Stadium after six years with the sports network, as relayed by Ryan Glasspiegel of the New...
West Notes: Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Spurs, Chris Paul, Suns
Kings
Adding small forward DeMar DeRozan means the Kings are big winners this offseason, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic.
"The Kings snagged one of...
East Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Magic, Nets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers seem to believe the coaching change to Kenny Atkinson will be the biggest role in their improvement, but that may be an...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Blazers, Jazz
Grizzlies
As many suspect, the Grizzlies' potential return to prominence largely depends on the return of point guard Ja Morant from shoulder surgery.
For the record,...
East Notes: Hornets, Tre Mann, Heat, Knicks
Hornets
Guard Tre Mann may be the biggest X-factor for the Hornets this year, wrote Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report.
Mann, of course, was acquired from...
Hawks Receive Poor Marks For Offseason, But Potential For Surprise Is There
The Atlanta Hawks made a big move by trading guard Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans. They also selected forward Zaccharie Risacher with the No....
Cavs May Again Look To Ty Jerome For Backcourt Assistance
Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome missed all but a game and a half with a mysterious ankle injury last season, but he could become the...
Jeff Bezos To Make Ownership Bid For Celtics?
The Boston Celtics are for sale and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos may be in line to make a bid, per Bill Simmons of the...
Tony Parker Loading Up French Team With Former NBAers
It appears Tony Parker doesn't want French club ASVEL Basket to go through another season like the last. And given that Parker owns the...
West Notes: Rockets, Amen Thompson, Mavs, Nuggets
Rockets
Second-year Rockets wing Amen Thompson may have a case to start over small forward Dillon Brooks, according to piece from Jed Katz of SI.com.
"If...
