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 team execs reportedly would like In-Season title to count toward … well, something
A guaranteed spot in the playoffs? An extra win in the standings? Or maybe some extra dough for the front office?
That's right. Some team...
NBA could put cap on point differential rule for In-Season Tournament
A lot of players, fans and perhaps some coaches weren't big fans of one element of the In-Season Tournament. And that would be the...
Adam Silver hints at potential changes to In-Season Tournament
The first In-Season Tournament is in the books, and the NBA will tell you it was a success. But that doesn't necessarily mean it...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves
Lakers star LeBron James said he's more than happy to let teammate Anthony Davis take the lead and be the No. 1 option.
"I know...
West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Suns, Devin Booker, Mavs
Kings
The Kings beat the Kevin Durant-less Suns on the road on Friday, and a lot of it had to do with the defense in...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Thunder, Rockets
Spurs
The Spurs have tied a franchise record with 16 straight losses, ruining the double-double of 21 points and a whopping 20 rebounds from rookie...
East Notes: Hornets, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Nets
Hornets
Forward Mikal Bridges send the Hornets were able to avoid anxiety after building a big lead vs. the Raptors on Friday, giving it up,...
Steve Kerr: Warriors not playing like champions and ‘I’m not coaching like it’
Right now, the Golden State Warriors look like a team that can play well during the course of a game -- but not finish...
East Rumors: Knicks, Pacers, Bojan Bogdanovic, Pacers
Knicks
Forward RJ Barrett implied he doesn't think the Knicks are desperate to trade for a star, as has been rumored.
“First, we were never going...
Dribbles: Cavs dig deep, beat Heat, and are rising high
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ impressive 111-99 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday.
1. If you want to talk about a hot streak...
Report: NBA In-Season Tournament ‘definitely’ coming back next season
Love it or don't care about it, the NBA In-Season Tournament appears to be here to stay. Or at least, here for another season.
The...
Raptors waive injured Ron Harper Jr. from two-way contract
The Toronto Raptors have waived guard/forward Ron Harper Jr. from his two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Harper suffered a left shoulder...
East Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Hawks
Hornets
Point guard LaMelo Ball has begun doing individual workouts as he progresses toward a return from an ankle injury, per...
Wizards sign Jules Bernard to two-way deal
The Washington Wizards have signed shooting guard Jules Bernard to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Bernard is 6-foot-7 and went...
