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: Rockets, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Timberwolves
Rockets
It's been a rough go of things for the Rockets this season, as they continue to develop younger players such as guards Jalen Green...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Clippers, Kings
Warriors
Shooting guard Klay Thompson will begin playing in back-to-backs for the final stretch run of the regular season, coach Steve Kerr said, via Madeline...
Hawks Discussing Coaching Opening With Quin Snyder, Aim for Quick Hire
The Hawks have begun formal conversations with Quin Snyder about their coaching vacancy and are aiming to move "swiftly" in making a hire, per...
Hawks Considering Ime Udoka for Coaching Vacancy
The Hawks are beginning what is believed to be a wide-ranging search for their next coach, and have former Celtics coach Ime Udoka on...
Kevin Love: It Was Easy Decision to Sign With Heat
Once Heat power forward Kevin Love agreed to a buyout with the Cavaliers, he pretty much knew where he was going next.
He spoke with...
Lakers Notes: Darvin Ham, LeBron James, Stretch Run
Coach Darvin Ham said he doesn't think that shortening the NBA season is a solution to players resting (a.k.a. "load management"), but that a...
Hawks GM Landry Fields: Time Was Right for Coaching Change
General manager Landry Fields said a change in voice was needed to get the Hawks to where he believes they can go, which is...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cavs, Hawks
Bucks
Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo indicated the Eastern Conference is wide open and there for the taking entering the final stretch of the regular season.
"Obviously,...
East Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Bulls, Pistons, RJ Hampton
Cavs
There likely was little market for power forward Kevin Love ahead of the trade deadline, wrote Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com....
Miles Bridges to Return to Hornets Next Month?
Restricted free agent forward Miles Bridges indicated he could make a return for the final month of the Hornets' season.
“It’s been a long process,”...
West Notes: Suns, Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Russell Westbrook
Suns
New owner Mat Ishbia doesn't believe there was any risk in the blockbuster trade with the Nets to acquire star forward Kevin Durant, Ishbia...
East Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Nets, Pacers
Pistons
Guard Cade Cunningham is staying engaged despite being ruled out for the season after undergoing shin surgery in December, per James Edwards III of...
Patrick Beverley Chose Bulls Over Warriors: ‘East is Kinda Weak’
Veteran guard Patrick Beverley agreed to a contract with the Bulls, but they weren't the only team he considered.
“I’m going to be taking my...
NBA Notes: All-Star Game, Load Management, Expansion
All-Star Game
Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who coached in the All-Star Game, called it "the worst game ever played."
This year's game has come under particular...
