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.
Kevin Garnett: Lakers Aren’t Serious About Coaching Search ‘With That List’
Kevin Garnett likely knows what an NBA player wants in a coach, and he definitely knows the Lakers need...
Tim Connelly To Leave Nuggets, Take Over Timberwolves’ Basketball Operations
Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is leaving to take the same position with the Timberwolves, according to...
Russell Westbrook And Lakers Can Work With Right Coach, Magic Johnson Says
Lakers legend and former executive Magic Johnson hasn't given up on the idea of Russell Westbrook working in LA.
"Well,...
Magic Johnson: Lakers Need Coach Who Will Hold Everyone Accountable
The Lakers are conducting a coaching search and are believed to be getting close to making a hire.
Whoever it...
NBA Owners, Not GMs, Seemingly Making Most Decisions On Coaching Changes
NBA owners are seemingly behind most of the decisions to replace coaches in the league today, according to an...
Deandre Ayton’s Agent: We’ll Get Good Contract, Even If Not From Suns
Center Deandre Ayton wanted a max deal from the Suns during the season and agent Bill Duffy said Ayton's...
Louisiana Tech Forward Kenneth Lofton To Stay In NBA Draft
Louisiana Tech sophomore big man Kenneth Lofton intends to sign with an agent and remain in the 2022 NBA...
Rob Pelinka Leading Lakers’ Coaching Search; Phil Jackson, Magic Johnson Advising
General manager Rob Pelinka is said to be leading the Lakers' search for a new coach, despite some buzz...
Tyler Herro Ruled Out For Heat; Jimmy Butler Intends To Play
Heat guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Celtics...
Michigan’s Juwan Howard Rebuffs Lakers In Coaching Search
Michigan coach Juwan Howard has turned away an overture from the Lakers as they search for a new main...
Nets Likely To Match Rival Offers For Nic Claxton
The Nets are expected to match any offer for restricted free agent center Nic Claxton this summer, via Sean...
Heat’s Jimmy Butler Not Expected To Miss Time After Exiting Game 3
The knee injury suffered by Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler is not viewed as serious and he is not likely...
Bucks Assistant Darvin Ham May Be In Lead For Lakers’ Vacancy
Bucks assistant Darvin Ham may be in the lead to become the Lakers' next coach, per Shams Charania and...
Heat Steal Series Lead Over Celtics Despite Jimmy Butler Exit
The Heat lost Jimmy Butler for the second half, but won the game.
And courtesy of Saturday's 109-103 road win...
