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.
NBA Notes: Free agents, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jazz, Mavs, Daniel Gafford
International Notes
Two recently waived point guards are drawing overseas interest. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, both Spencer Dinwiddie and Jared Butler...
NBA Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Nets, Rockets, Kevin Durant
Magic
The Magic will have Jalen Suggs back when they open the regular season Wednesday against the Heat.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed the news (via...
Cavs, multiple others enter season with open roster spots
More than half of the 30 NBA teams are opening the season with at least one roster spot available, with the Cavaliers among them....
West Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Thunder
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards has made it clear he’s not content with back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals.
In a detailed feature by The Athletic’s Jon...
Michael Jordan’s NBC return shows same grace that defined his game
Michael Jordan’s return to NBA television came with a familiar mix of humility, humor, and competitive fire.
In his first appearance as a special contributor...
For Cavs and Knicks, door to the Finals has never been wider
The Eastern Conference hasn’t looked this open in years, and that has everything to do with timing, health, and a little bit of luck.
As...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Mavericks
Thunder
The Thunder’s banner night turned into a thriller.
Oklahoma City opened defense of its NBA title with a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets, capped...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs
Knicks
The Knicks won’t be at full strength when they open the season Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Both Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart have been ruled...
Report: NBC top execs uneasy over massive NBA deal
NBC is paying more for basketball than football, and some inside the company are reportedly wondering why.
The network’s $27 billion, 11-year deal with the...
Final rookie extensions arrive as expected across NBA
The last batch of rookie extensions finalized before Monday’s deadline came in exactly as reported. Basically, it was a case of no surprises and...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Raptors, Gradey Dick, Pacers
Pelicans
The Pelicans’ summer trade for Jordan Poole drew mixed reactions at the time, but early signs point to a strong fit in New Orleans.
As...
West Notes: Blazers, Jerami Grant, Grizzlies, Rockets, Tari Eason
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers will roll with a new look when their season tips off Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
Per Sean Highkin of The Rose...
Cavs Notes: Koby Altman, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, predictions
For Koby Altman, the word “success” doesn’t mean what it used to. The Cavaliers' president of basketball operations told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com that...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Celtics
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset.
President of basketball operations...
