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.
NBA Key Dates: Draft, Summer Leagues, Etc
A look at some key dates for the 2022-23 NBA offseason and season, with several more to be determined:
NBA Calendar
June...
Lakers Notes: Draft, Free Agency, Russell Westbrook
The Lakers don't have any draft picks, but GM Rob Pelinka said he would love to change that.
“It would be a goal for us...
Cavs Showing ‘Most Serious’ Interest In Israel MVP Chinanu Onuaku
The Cavaliers are among the teams with an interest in former Rockets center Chinanu Onuaku, the reigning MVP of the Israeli league.
In fact, per...
Suns Expected To Entertain Sign-And-Trade Scenarios For Deandre Ayton
The Suns are likely to explore sign-and-trade scenarios involving center Deandre Ayton during free agency period in early July, per Marc Stein of The...
Nuggets Will Save $20M In Trading JaMychal Green To Thunder
The Nuggets' decision to trade power forward JaMychal Green to the Thunder isn't all about landing the No. 30 overall pick in the NBA...
Grizzlies Announce Contract Extension For Coach Taylor Jenkins
The Grizzlies and coach Taylor Jenkins have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced in a press release.
“Taylor has done an outstanding...
Thunder Acquisition JaMychal Green Expected To Opt Into Contract
Nuggets forward JaMychal Green is expected to opt into his contract to finalize the trade with the Thunder, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Green has...
Thunder Trading No. 30 Pick To Nuggets For JaMychal Green
The NBA Draft isn't until a week from Thursday, but the Thunder and Nuggets have already agreed to a trade.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN,...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Warriors, Kings
Celtics
When it comes right down to it, Celtics guard Marcus Smart admits it is near impossible to defend Warriors star Steph Curry. Especially if...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Enters Health and Safety Protocols
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will not attend Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics after entering health and safety protocols,...
NBA Notes: Cavs, EJ Liddell, Timberwolves, Hawks
Cavaliers
Several sources have told Hoops Wire that the Cavs don't only like Ohio State shooting guard Malaki Branham. They are also fans of Ohio...
Cavs Promoting Greg Buckner To Associate Head Coach
The Cavaliers are promoting assistant coach Greg Buckner to the role of associate head coach under J.B. Bickerstaff, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Buckner, 45,...
Nuggets Expected To Hire Ex-Wolves Coach Ryan Saunders As Assistant
Former Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders is expected to join Mike Malone's coaching staff with the Nuggets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Saunders, 36, coached...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Deandre Ayton, Jazz, Thunder
Hawks
Rumors have been circulating that Deandre Ayton is ready to move on from the Suns, and if that's truly the case, the Hawks should...
