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.
James Harden Returns; Sixers Ask Him Not to Join Team on Opening Trip
After 10 days away, James Harden has returned to the 76ers. How everyone else feels about Harden's unexcused absence is anyone's guess.
We do know...
Sixers Officially Sign Ricky Council IV to Two-Way Deal
The 76ers have signed rookie guard Ricky Council IV to a two-way contract and released two-way forward Azuolas Tubelis, per the RealGM transactions log.
Council, 22,...
Bob Huggins to Serve as Analyst on West Virginia Radio Show
Former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins is joining a weekly one-hour radio program about Big 12 basketball and hosted by the Charleston Gazette, as...
Cavs to Hire Dave Joerger as Coaching Consultant
Former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger is joining the Cavaliers as a coaching consultant, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Joerger, 49, isn't likely...
Kings’ Mike Brown: ‘We’ve Got to Go From Good to Great’
It was a banner year for Mike Brown and the Kings.
Sacramento finished with the best record in the Pacific Division, as well as the...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Listed as Out; Darius Garland Questionable
Well, we have an answer on Jarrett Allen, as the Cavaliers’ starting center is officially listed as out for Wednesday’s season-opener at Brooklyn.
Allen suffered...
Hornets Signing Ish Smith; Waiving Edmond Sumner
The Hornets intend to sign veteran point guard Ish Smith, waiving guard Edmond Sumner to clear a roster spot, per Shams Charania of The...
Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies Seeking Help, Frontcourt Addition a Possibility
It's safe to say the Grizzlies are hurting a bit -- OK, a lot -- in the frontcourt this season.
Forward Brandon Clarke was already...
Dribbles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Cavs, and They Should Be Even Better
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Random dribbles as the Cavaliers get set for their first week of the 2023-24 season.
1. I think the Cavs will be...
Celtics’ Lamar Stevens, Three Others on Camp-Only Deals Make Opening Rosters
Celtics forward Lamar Stevens was among four players on non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 training camp contracts to make an opening night roster, as relayed by...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings
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Forward Kevin Durant will return to face the Warriors for the first time in a non-COVID season -- meaning there will be fans in...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen to Play? Unlikely, But It’s a Guessing Game
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- It was the day before the season-opener and Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen stuck around after practice, working on baby hook shots...
Video: Previewing Cavs’ 2023-24 Season
CLEVELAND -- It's that time again. The Cavaliers are just a couple of nights from tipping off the 2023-24 season, Wednesday at Brooklyn to...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension
Well, apparently the whole Damian Lillard acquisition really meant something to resident Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks...
