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.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: NBA not doing enough to protect players from sports betting fallout
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting.
Speaking to...
Kevin Durant says Rockets frustrated after 0–2 start, but sees fire as positive
The Rockets are winless and frustrated, and according to Kevin Durant, that’s exactly how they should feel.
“Coaching staff is pissed off, players are pissed...
Report: No extension talks between Mavericks, GM Nico Harrison amid fan backlash
The Mavericks have not held any contract extension discussions with general manager Nico Harrison, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Harrison still has two years...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Suns
Lakers
Luka Doncic is already giving Lakers fans plenty to chant about. After all, MVP chants filled the arena Friday night as the star guard...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Hawks, Trae Young, Magic
Mavericks
Jason Kidd joked that the Mavericks’ coaching staff “burned the tape” after their season-opening loss to the Spurs.
But as Mike Curtis of The Dallas...
Dribbles: Cavs net first win but make it interesting
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 131-124 road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. ...
1. Well, safe to say that was a lot closer...
Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by NBA gambling allegations
NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn’t hold back when asked about the league’s growing gambling scandal Friday night on Amazon Prime’s broadcast of Celtics-Knicks.
“My initial...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Lakers, sale, Knicks
Clippers
Bradley Beal already feels like he’s been a Clipper for years.
The veteran guard indicated that his transition from Phoenix to Los Angeles has been...
East Notes: Nets, Noah Clowney, Pacers, injuries, Heat
Nets
Noah Clowney has a little more job security and seemingly a lot more confidence.
The Nets exercised the fourth-year option on his rookie deal this...
NBA Notes: Michael Malone, Warriors, Al Horford, David Duke Jr
NBA Media
Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has traded his clipboard for a camera. At least for now.
Malone, who was dismissed by the Nuggets...
NBA Notes: Heat, Terry Rozier, Suns, Jalen Green, Jazz
Heat
The Heat held a team meeting Thursday in the wake of Terry Rozier’s arrest, head coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed Friday.
Spoelstra said that the discussion...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Bucks
Rockets
Alperen Sengun showed a glimpse of what could be a new dimension in his game. The Rockets big man — who made just 21...
Charles Barkley, Shaq sound off on NBA gambling scandal: ‘Greed and stupidity’
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal didn’t hold back Thursday night when discussing the NBA’s gambling scandal.
During ESPN’s Inside the NBA broadcast before the Nuggets–Warriors...
Pelicans officially add DeAndre Jordan amid early injury woes
The Pelicans have turned to a familiar name to bolster their battered frontcourt.
New Orleans has agreed to a one-year, minimum-salary deal with veteran center...
