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.
West Notes: Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns, Clippers, Blazers
Timberwolves
Coach Chris Finch said he's trying to make sure Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert feel like a fit for the playoffs. Assuming the Timberwolves...
Hornets’ Steve Clifford: People Who Say Just Watch NBA Fourth Quarters ‘Have No Idea What They’re Talking About’
The Hornets have been among the NBA's biggest stories of the past week, and probably not even on purpose.
All they've done is win a...
Patrick Beverley Sounds Off After Giving Lakers’ LeBron James ‘Too Small’ Sign, Bulls Win
Bulls guard Patrick Beverley had plenty to say after returning to LA and beating his former team.
Of course, Beverley was only a member of...
Potential First-Round Pick Tyrese Proctor Returning to Duke
Duke point guard Tyrese Proctor is sticking with school -- for now.
Proctor, a potential first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is opting for...
Cavs’ Clinch First Non-LeBron Playoff Berth Since 1998: ‘This is a Big Deal’
It's been a while since the Cavaliers tasted the playoffs -- 2018 to be exact.
For a lot of fans, that's been five long years.
But...
Rockets, Raptors Interested in ex-Celtics Coach Ime Udoka?
The Rockets and Raptors could have interest in former Celtics coach Ime Udoka after the season, per Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports.
Udoka, of course,...
Michael Jordan Sale of Hornets Still Up in the Air
The possibility of Hornets owner Michael Jordan selling his majority stake in the team apparently is still uncertain.
Last week, ESPN reported that such a...
Not Even LeBron James’ Return Could Save Lakers
LeBron James finally returned, but suddenly, the Lakers are no longer .500.
Instead, they lost their first game with James in uniform since the middle...
Mavs’ Jason Kidd: ‘We Have to Find a Way to Stop the Bleeding’
Things aren't going anything close to the way the Mavericks expected after acquiring Kyrie Irving in a February trade.
Instead, they've gone the opposite, for...
LeBron James to Return to Lakers vs. Bulls
He's back.
Lakers star LeBron James is indeed returning to the lineup for Sunday's home matinee vs. the Bulls, the team announced.
James has not played...
Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr Says He’s ‘Still Close’ With Cavs
Things didn't end well for Rockets shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. when he was with Cleveland.
A locker room incident in which Porter reportedly shouted...
Knicks Signing DaQuan Jeffries to Multiyear Contract
The Knicks are signing shooting guard DaQuan Jeffries to a multiyear contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Jeffries' second 10-day contract expired over the...
NBA Rescinds 16th Technical Foul for Mavs Star Luka Doncic
Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic has hid his 16th technical foul rescinded by the NBA office, making him eligible to play in Monday's road...
Lakers Have ‘No Imminent Plans’ to Sign Tristan Thompson After Workout
The Lakers worked out veteran centers Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley on Monday, but apparently don't have any intentions to make an addition at...
