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.
Zach LaVine Tension Among Reasons Bulls Headed For 30th Out Of 30
It's not even the preseason or training camp, and it already seems as if the Chicago Bulls are a mess.
For starters, they can't trade...
Amico: Cavs Bringing Back Emoni Bates On Two-Way Deal Makes Good Sense
It was mostly a no-brainer. The Cavaliers decided to bring back Emoni Bates on a two-way contract, as first reported by Hoops Wire.
Anyone who...
Warriors Legend Al Attles Passes Away At 87
Al Attles, the first man to coach the Golden State Warriors to an NBA championship, has died. He was 87.
The Warriors announced in a...
Report: Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Not Planning To Bid On Celtics
Despite some speculation to the contrary, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has no plans to bid on the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics, per Sports...
Hornets, Keyontae Johnson Agree To Contract
The Charlotte Hornets and forward Keyontae Johnson have agreed to a contract, per his agency, Priority Sports.
It's unclear what the terms of the deal...
Pelicans Signing Javonte Green To One-Year Deal
The New Orleans Pelicans and swingman Javonte Green have agreed to a one-year contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Green, 31, is 6-foot-4 and...
Cavs Flashback: LeBron James Goes For 56 In Historic ’05 Eruption vs. Raptors
A young LeBron James got off to a slow start, but by the end of the first quarter, he had 16 points. It was...
East Notes: Celtics, Offseason, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Wizards
Celtics
The Celtics didn't add any veterans this offseason, but when you win the championship, hey, no big deal. That seemed to be the take...
Kings Working Out Isaiah Thomas, Lonnie Walker, Others
The Sacramento Kings are holding a free agent workout that includes point guard Isaiah Thomas and shooting guard Lonnie Walker, per Sean Cunningham of...
East Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Pistons, Raptors
Pacers
The Pacers did well for themselves this offseason simply by keeping forward Pascal Siakam, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic.
"The Pacers clearly knew...
NBA Insider Shams Charania Leaves Stadium; Deal With The Athletic Expiring
NBA insider Shams Charania has parted ways with Stadium after six years with the sports network, as relayed by Ryan Glasspiegel of the New...
West Notes: Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Spurs, Chris Paul, Suns
Kings
Adding small forward DeMar DeRozan means the Kings are big winners this offseason, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic.
"The Kings snagged one of...
East Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Magic, Nets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers seem to believe the coaching change to Kenny Atkinson will be the biggest role in their improvement, but that may be an...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Blazers, Jazz
Grizzlies
As many suspect, the Grizzlies' potential return to prominence largely depends on the return of point guard Ja Morant from shoulder surgery.
For the record,...
