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.
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...
Report: Rich Paul ‘Implored’ Lakers And Warriors To Halt LeBron James Trade Talks
There's undoubtedly some truth to the reports that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors discussed a LeBron James trade during the season....
Keisei Tominaga, Isiah Wong To Play For G League United Vs. Serbian Club
Japanese guard Keisei Tominaga will be among those playing for the G League United vs. Serbian club Mega MIS in the G League Fall...
Ex-Ohio State Star David Lighty Returning To French Club
Former Ohio State star guard/forward David Lighty remains under contract with AVSEL Basket and is expected to return for the 2024-25 season.
Lighty, 36, is...
Magic Free Agent Admiral Schofield Signs In France
Former Orlando Magic forward Admiral Schofield has signed with French club ASVEL Basket, the team announced in a press release.
Schofield, 27, is 6-foot-5 and...
Clippers, Hawks Showing Interest In Serbian Guard Aleksa Avramovic
The Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks are two NBA teams showing interest in international guard Aleksa Avramovic, who is coming off a fine...
Sixers Expected To Sign France Standout Guerschon Yabusele
The Philadelphia 76ers are nearing a deal to land more veteran help, and this one comes all the way from France.
Actually, Guerschon Yabusele does...
Former NBA Lottery Pick Stanley Johnson Signs In Turkey
Former NBA lottery pick Stanley Johnson has agreed to a contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, the team announced.
Johnson, 28, is 6-foot-6 and has...
Hawks Tradition Of Home Games On MLK Day Ends, Thanks To CFP Title Tilt
The Atlanta Hawks have had quite a run of home games on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That run has reached an end.
Why? Because...
Magic’s Paolo Banchero: ‘We’re Right There’ In East Contention
Without a doubt, the Orlando Magic are a team on the rise. They proved as much last season, surprising their way to the No....
Cavs Signing JT Thor To Two-Way Contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers intend to sign forward JT Thor to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
This idea was something I discussed...
Bucks’ Damian Lillard Says He’s Not Breaking Down, But Doubts Are Out There
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard insisted he's not getting ready for the basketball rocking chair, and we have every reason to believe him. OK,...
Cavs Talk: Schedule, Needs, Isaac Okoro, Ty Jerome, More
Well, the Cavaliers seem to be set for training camp. Not entirely, but close. They are definitely set for the NBA regular season when...
Wizards Coach Brian Keefe On Alex Sarr: He Can Read The Game
The Washington Wizards selected center Alex Sarr with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and coach Brian Keefe said there's...
