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.
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau: Julius Randle Making Good Progress Ahead of Series vs. Cavs
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters that power forward Julius Randle is making "good, steady progress," but it's still not clear if he will...
Rockets Receive Permission to Interview Warriors’ Kenny Atkinson
The Rockets have received permission to interview Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for their head-coaching vacancy, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Atkinson was among the candidates...
Villanova’s Cam Whitmore Declares for NBA Draft
Villanova freshman forward Cam Whitmore, a projected top-10 pick, is entering the 2023 NBA Draft, he told Shams Charania of Stadium.
Whitmore is 6-foot-7 and...
Coach Steve Clifford: Hornets Need to Start Winning to Keep LaMelo Ball
Point guard LaMelo Ball said he "plays it by day" when asked about his long-term future with the Hornets.
"I love it here," Ball said,...
DeMarcus Cousins to Sign With Puerto Rican Club
Veteran center DeMarcus Cousins couldn't land a job in the NBA this season, so it appears he is headed elsewhere.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN,...
Mavs May Look to Sign Kyrie Irving to Three- or Four-Year Deal
The Mavericks may be aiming to re-sign star guard Kyrie Irving to a three- or four-year contract this summer, despite the team's failures down...
JB Bickerstaff on Cavs’ Lack of Playoff Familiarity: ‘I’m Confident in Our Group’
Most of the Cavaliers are new to the playoffs, but that isn't keeping coach J.B. Bickerstaff from believing in good things.
“I’m confident in our...
East Notes: Wizards, Bradley Beal, Pacers, Hornets
Wizards
Star shooting guard Bradley Beal said missing out on the playoffs again was a major disappointment.
"I have to be more available and take care...
Ime Udoka Among Those Mentioned Among Pistons Coaching Candidates
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka may be a candidate for the Pistons' vacancy, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Coach Dwane Casey announced he will...
Rival GMs Say Mavs Star Luka Doncic Not Going Anywhere
With the Mavericks being perhaps the most disappointing story in the NBA this season, the rumors about star guard Luka Doncic have already begun.
Namely,...
Knicks’ Julius Randle Progressing, Aims to Play in Game 1 vs. Cavs
Power forward Julius Randle has been down but may not be out for the Knicks' playoff series vs. the Cavaliers.
Game 1 is Saturday in...
Frank Vogel, Kenny Atkinson Among Rockets Coaching Candidates
Former Lakers coach Frank Vogel and current Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson may be among those under consideration for the Rockets' vacancy, per Adrian Wojnarowski...
Hawks’ Front Office Has Green Light to Explore Trae Young Trades This Summer
For the second year in a row, the Hawks are entering the play-in tournament. Last year, they made the playoffs. This year, they'll have...
Kings Scheduled for First Game on ABC Since 2007
The Kings made the playoffs for the first time since 2007, winning the Pacific Division for the first time in 20 years and finishing...
