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.
East Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Celtics, Hornets, LaMelo Ball
Nets
Guard Cam Thomas is off to a fantastic start, averaging 26.0 points through six games, and suggested a breakout season may be in the...
Clippers to Sign Xavier Moon to Two-Way Deal
The Clippers intend to sign guard Xavier Moon to a two-way contract, filling the role previously held by wing Joshua Primo, per Shams Charania...
Clippers Converting Contract of Former Lottery Pick Josh Primo
The Clippers intend to convert the two-way contract of guard/forward Joshua Primo to a standard deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Primo, 20, is...
Steve Kerr: 2024 Olympics Will Be Last Run as Team USA Coach
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says his time as coach of the U.S. men's basketball team will reach an end following the 2024 Olympics.
“To me,...
Dribbles: Cavs Get Best of Steph Curry, Warriors, and That Still Means Plenty
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 115-104 home win over the dreaded Warriors on Sunday.
1. It wasn't the good ol' days of four...
East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors, Pistons
Knicks
From the sounds of things, the Knicks will be at the receiving end of James Harden's debut with the Clippers on Monday night. So...
Kevin Durant’s 41 Lead Suns Past Monty Williams, Pistons
Coach Monty Williams' first matchup with his former team went about as expected -- with Williams' new team losing in a rout.
But the Pistons...
Pelicans’ CJ McCollum Diagnosed With Collapsed Lung
Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum recently suffered a small collapsed right lung, the team announced in a press release.
McCollum, 32, is 6-foot-3 and is...
NBA Transactions: Saturday & Sunday
Bucks
Bucks assigned Chris Livingston to the Wisconsin Herd of the G League.
Magic
Magic assigned Jett Howard to the Osceola Magic of...
West Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Warriors, Mavs, Luka Doncic
Thunder
While the Warriors escaped with a controversial call and a win over the Thunder, rookie forward Chet Holmgren left quite an impression.
“Chet’s a problem,”...
Coach Nick Nurse Looking for More After Sixers Win Fourth Straight
Things are going very well for the 76ers without James Harden, traded to the Clippers earlier in the week.
In fact, Philadelphia has now won...
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Pacers, Bucks, Damian Lillard
Cavaliers
For the first time this season, the Cavaliers had their entire staring five in Friday's road loss to the Pacers, the first of the...
Kevin Garnett: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ‘Has The It Factor’
Count NBA legend Kevin Garnett among those impress with Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama.
“When you saw David Robinson the first time, you saw it....
West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Suns, Lakers
Clippers
Coach Tyronn Lue suggested James Harden looks ready for a game after a recent practice.
“He pushed the pace, he pushed the basketball, made plays...
