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.
2025 G League Draft: Complete results
The NBA G League held its 2025–26 draft on Saturday, with all 30 NBA affiliates — plus the Mexico City Capitanes — taking part...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama continues to make the extraordinary look routine.
The Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom came within a single block of a triple-double in Friday’s overtime win...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: NBA not doing enough to protect players from sports betting fallout
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting.
Speaking to...
Kevin Durant says Rockets frustrated after 0–2 start, but sees fire as positive
The Rockets are winless and frustrated, and according to Kevin Durant, that’s exactly how they should feel.
“Coaching staff is pissed off, players are pissed...
Report: No extension talks between Mavericks, GM Nico Harrison amid fan backlash
The Mavericks have not held any contract extension discussions with general manager Nico Harrison, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Harrison still has two years...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Suns
Lakers
Luka Doncic is already giving Lakers fans plenty to chant about. After all, MVP chants filled the arena Friday night as the star guard...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Hawks, Trae Young, Magic
Mavericks
Jason Kidd joked that the Mavericks’ coaching staff “burned the tape” after their season-opening loss to the Spurs.
But as Mike Curtis of The Dallas...
Dribbles: Cavs net first win but make it interesting
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 131-124 road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. ...
1. Well, safe to say that was a lot closer...
Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by NBA gambling allegations
NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn’t hold back when asked about the league’s growing gambling scandal Friday night on Amazon Prime’s broadcast of Celtics-Knicks.
“My initial...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Lakers, sale, Knicks
Clippers
Bradley Beal already feels like he’s been a Clipper for years.
The veteran guard indicated that his transition from Phoenix to Los Angeles has been...
East Notes: Nets, Noah Clowney, Pacers, injuries, Heat
Nets
Noah Clowney has a little more job security and seemingly a lot more confidence.
The Nets exercised the fourth-year option on his rookie deal this...
NBA Notes: Michael Malone, Warriors, Al Horford, David Duke Jr
NBA Media
Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has traded his clipboard for a camera. At least for now.
Malone, who was dismissed by the Nuggets...
NBA Notes: Heat, Terry Rozier, Suns, Jalen Green, Jazz
Heat
The Heat held a team meeting Thursday in the wake of Terry Rozier’s arrest, head coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed Friday.
Spoelstra said that the discussion...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Bucks
Rockets
Alperen Sengun showed a glimpse of what could be a new dimension in his game. The Rockets big man — who made just 21...
