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: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Sixers, Celtics
Knicks
Point guard Jalen Brunson said he had a great time accumulating 21 points and 12 rebounds in the Knicks' big win in his hometown...
East Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Pistons, Magic
Pacers
Point guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 25 points and 13 assists in Thursday's win over the Pistons -- his 15th game of the season of...
Dribbles: No Donovan Mitchell, But No Excuse For Cavs’ Latest Loss
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' disappointing 116-109 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday. ...
1. Well, that's no way to start the post-break...
Pistons Promoting Stanley Umude To Standard Deal
The Detroit Pistons are promoting guard/forward Stanley Umude from a two-way contract to a standard two-year deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Umude, 24,...
Nuggets’ Michael Malone: Glad I Didn’t Watch One Minute Of All-Star Game
The Denver Nuggets are trying to win back-to-back championships. What happens besides that isn't really of importance to coach Michael Malone.
That is likely one...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Kings, Mavs
Suns
Forwards Kevin Durant and Thaddeus Young were once roommates and competitors in high school -- and have finally become teammates with the Suns, wrote Duane...
East Notes: Cavs, Celtics, Playoff Pushes, Pistons
Cavaliers
The Celtics would be a terrible playoff matchup for the Cavs, and experience is a major reason why, wrote Jimmy Watkins of Cleveland.com.
"If the...
Knicks Sign Jacob Toppin To Second 10-Day Deal
The New York Knicks have signed small forward Jacob Toppin to a second 10-day contract, the team announced.
Toppin, 23, is 6-foot-9 and signed a...
Knicks Signing DaQuan Jeffries To 10-Day Contract
The New York Knicks intend to sign shooting guard DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Jeffries, 26, saw limited action...
Dribbles: Plenty Of Reasons To Believe In Cavs For Stretch Run
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers, who begin the post-break portion of the season at home vs. the Orlando Magic on Thursday.
1. Can the Cavs...
Timberwolves Signing Justin Jackson To 10-Day Contract
The Minnesota Timberwolves intend to sign forward Justin Jackson to a 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Jackson, 28, is 6-foot-8 and appeared in...
Bucks Officially Sign Ryan Rollins To Two-Way Deal
The Milwaukee Bucks have officially signed point guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Rollins, 24, is 6-foot-4...
Trae Young: Donovan Mitchell Suggested Emcee To Improve All-Star Game
NBA fans have 211 reasons not to like this year's All-Star Game in Indianapolis. That's how many points were scored by the Eastern Conference...
Ricky Rubio On Playing In Spain: I Feel Like A Rookie Again
Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio retired as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this season -- but he only retired from the...
