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: Raptors, Immanuel Quickley, Celtics, Cavs
Raptors
The contract extension for Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley was, to say the least, a bit of a surprise. Not that he received the extension...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Grizzlies, Kings
Nuggets
No less than Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was voted the NBA's best player overall in an ESPN poll of scouts, executives and coaches.
Jokic received...
East Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Wizards, Knicks
Hornets
At least one NBA insider shared some doubts as to whether Hornets standout LaMelo Ball should be a top option.
"I don't know that LaMelo...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Spurs, Rockets
Warriors
The Warriors lost Klay Thompson, signed several new faces and return Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But they will still need a few others...
Nets Shooting To Play Fast, Furious In First Year Under Jordi Fernandez
It's not expected to be a banner year in Brooklyn. But it will be a year for the Nets to develop some players, figure...
Suns Boast Offensive Weapons Aplenty, But What About The Defense?
When it comes to offense, there's no doubt that the Suns are stacked. In the event you're wondering why that is ... well, do...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Jazz
Thunder
There's no need to rush the Thunder and their development, wrote Ivan White of SI.com.
For starters, White is right. Oklahoma City finished with the...
East Notes: Sixers, Caleb Martin, Pistons, Cavs
76ers
Forward Caleb Martin received a nice deal to leave the Heat for the 76ers, and Bleacher Report ranked it as the league's 12th best...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Pacers, Hawks
Heat
It will be a big year for star forward Jimmy Butler and the Heat, as Butler is suddenly facing his share of doubters.
Butler, who...
West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Rockets, Lakers
Clippers
The Clippers went from a Big Three of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden, to just Leonard and Harden after George bolted for...
JaKarr Sampson Agrees To Contract With Al Kuwait
NBA free agent forward JaKarr Sampson has agreed to a contract with Asian club Al Kuwait, as relayed by Abdul Hamid Addasi of Eurobasket.
Sampson,...
NBA Files Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit From TNT Parent Company
The NBA has filed a motion to dismiss the Warner Bros. Discovery lawsuit that alleges the league breached its contract by rejecting its matching...
Cavs Expected To Try To Trade Isaac Okoro Within Next Month
The Cavaliers have made some offers to Isaac Okoro, a restricted free agent. But Okoro's camp has turned them away. So the Cavs are...
Mavs Legend Dirk Nowitzki: If Nikola Jokic Ever Joins Luka Doncic, ‘I Hope That Would Be In Dallas’
Not surprisingly, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki wouldn't mind seeing Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic teaming up with Mavs star Luka Doncic someday.
Also not...
