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.
East Notes: Wizards, Corey Kispert, Pacers, Bulls
Wizards
Don't look now, but the Wizards have won three straight. That, of course, is a season-high and a fairly big deal for a team...
Knicks’ Josh Hart Fires Back At Comments From Pistons Coach Monty Williams
Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams appeared quite unimpressed with New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo burying a franchise-record 11 3-pointers on Monday night.
DiVincenzo did...
Dribbles: Cavs Move Ball, Buzz By Hornets For Needed Bounce Back
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 115-92 win over the lowly Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
1. Nothing quite like a game against the Hornets...
‘Growing Sentiment’ Donovan Mitchell Will Remain With Cavs
While the Cavaliers have struggled lately without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, there remain no indications he is looking for a way out.
Multiple sources have...
Gilbert Arenas: Lakers Would ‘Smack’ Thunder In Playoffs
Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has a podcast on which he's known for saying some outlandish things.
But give Arenas credit -- he keeps things...
NBA Transactions: Monday 3/25
Spurs
Spurs recalled Dominick Barlow from the Austin Spurs of the G League.
76ers
Kai Jones, previously with the 76ers, became a...
Sixers Opt Not To Re-Sign Kai Jones
The 10-day contract of center Kai Jones came and went, with the Philadelphia 76ers opting not to re-sign him.
Jones, 23, suffered a right hamstring...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Clippers
Pelicans
There was no slowing down Zion Williamson in Sunday's win over the Pistons, with the Pelicans power forward finishing 13-of-14 shooting for 36 points.
He...
Dribbles: Cavs Have Night To Forget As Offense Goes Up In Flames vs. Heat
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 121-84 blowout road loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday. ...
1. Pretty sure I just wrote the other day...
Suddenly, Knicks Back On Track: ‘We’re Playing Unselfish Basketball’
Ready or not, here come the New York Knicks again.
That seems to be the case after the Knicks raced past the crosstown rival Brooklyn...
West Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Rockets, Blazers
Kings
Forward Keon Ellis has a career game in Saturday's road game against the Magic, scoring the final point to secure a 109-107 Kings victory.
Ellis...
Report: Knicks, Tom Thibodeau To Talk Contract Extension
The New York Knicks and coach Tom Thibodeau are expected to discuss a contract extension after the season, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Thibodeau,...
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pacers, Raptors
Celtics
All-Star wing Jaylen Brown again stepped to the forefront, scoring 33 points in the Celtics' road win over the Pistons on Friday.
“It's an...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lakers, Pelicans
Thunder
All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and said he was pleased with the way the Thunder pulled away from the Raptors on Friday,...
