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.
Raptors’ Precious Achiuwa Out Indefinitely With Ankle Injury
Raptors power forward Precious Achiuwa is out indefinitely after suffering partial ligament tears in his right ankle, the team announced in a press release.
It's...
Kevin Durant: Nets Players ‘Have Responded’ to Jacque Vaughn
New Nets coach Jacque Vaughn has a fan in star forward Kevin Durant. Vaughn, of course, was promoted to head coach after being named...
NBA City Edition Uniforms Unveiled for All 30 Teams
All 30 NBA city edition uniforms have been unveiled by Nike, with teams beginning to wear them on Thursday, Nov. 11.
“The 2022-23 Nike NBA...
RJ Nembhard Acquired by G League’s Motor City Cruise
Free agent shooting guard RJ Nembhard has been acquired by the Motor City Cruise of the G League, the team announced in a press...
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Signs With Puerto Rican Club
Free agent forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has signed with Atléticos de San Germán of Puerto Rico, as relayed by Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype.
Hollis-Jefferson, 27,...
Dribbles: Cavs Overruled by Kings, and Defense Suddenly a Concern
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 127-120 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday night.
1. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was right -- the Cavaliers were just...
LeBron James to Undergo Testing to Determine Extent of Groin Injury
Lakers star forward LeBron James will go testing on Thursday to determine the severity of a groin injury suffered in Thursday's loss to the...
Nets Decided to Pivot Away From Ime Udoka Hire for Multiple Reasons
Several factors were behind the Nets' decision not to move forward with the hiring of suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, per Shams Charania of...
Lakers Reportedly Holding Out for Bigger Trade Target
Yes, the Lakers are still eyeing trades centered on point guard Russell Westbrook. Yes, they seemingly will be willing to include their next two...
What’s Next for Celtics and Suspended Coach Ime Udoka?
While the Nets went ahead and removed the interim tag from Jacque Vaughn's coaching title, the Celtics were left with questions about the future...
CEO Says Disney Willing to Continue NBA Relationship in ‘Fiscally Responsible Way’
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the company would "love to be in business with the NBA," provided it is handled "in a fiscally responsible...
Nets Name Jacque Vaughn New Head Coach
The Nets will retain Jacque Vaughn as head coach, the team announced in a press release. Vaughn had been serving as interim coach since...
East Notes: Cavs, Bucks, Raptors
Cavaliers
The Cavs are the only team in the NBA in the top four in both offensive and defensive rating, as...
LeBron James Says Only ‘Rest’ Will Help Foot Issue, But He Intends to Play
LeBron James seems to know the Lakers' best chance to turn things around is with him on the floor. So despite suffering from foot...
