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: Joe Dumars, Spurs, Gregg Popovich, Jimmer Fredette
NBA
Former Pistons guard and GM Joe Dumars is now serves as the league's executive vice president, head of basketball operations, and says the evolving...
Spurs CEO Denies Alleged Timeline of Events in Josh Primo Case
Spurs CEO RC Buford released a statement saying that the timeline events in a lawsuit against former San Antonio guard Josh Primo are not...
East Notes: Nets, Kyrie Irving, Wizards, Bulls
Nets
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is disappointed Nets star guard Kyrie Irving has yet to apologize for tweeting out a link to an...
Sixers’ James Harden Expected to Miss One Month With Foot Strain
Star guard James Harden is expected to miss the next month of the 76ers' season after suffering a right foot strain, per Adrian Wojnarowski...
Clippers, Thunder Fined for Violating NBA Injury Report Rules
The Clippers and Thunder have each been fined for violating the NBA's injury report rules, the league announced on Wednesday.
Each team was fined $25,000.
Per...
Lakers Suddenly Riding High After Matt Ryan Miracle Shot
A remarkable heave from little-known guard/forward Matt Ryan has the Lakers feeling good about their season again.
Or actually, Ryan will tell you it was...
Spurs Learned of Accusation Against Josh Primo in January, Lawsuit Says
The Spurs recently waived shooting guard and former lottery pick Josh Primo following allegations that he had exposed himself to at least one woman.
But...
Kings Coach Mike Brown Insists Heat’s Tyler Herro Traveled on Game-Winner
The Heat managed to survive the visiting Kings on Wednesday night, thanks to Tyler Herro hitting a game-winner with 1.8 seconds to go.
But Kings...
Dribbles: Darius Garland Returns and For the Second Time, Yes, Cavs Top Celtics in OT
Random dribbles after the Cavaliers' thriller of 114-113 overtime win over the visiting Celtics on Wednesday ...
1. Wow. Just wow. The Cavs and Celtics...
Report: Nets Spoke With Ime Udoka Prior to Steve Nash Firing
It seems as if the Nets really want Ime Udoka as their next coach, and won't allow his suspension with the Celtics to keep...
Nets Have Had Trade Talks Involving Ben Simmons With West Team
It doesn't sound as it was anything too serious, at least not yet.
But according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, the Nets recently held trade...
Nets Reportedly View Ime Udoka as ‘Last Ditch Effort to Make This Work’
Nothing is official when it comes to who the Nets' next coach will be, but by all accounts, they are set to bring in...
Kevin Durant Says He Was ‘Shocked’ Nets Fired Steve Nash
Star forward Kevin Durant reportedly gave the Nets an ultimatum during the offseason -- fire coach Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks, or trade...
Spurs Signing Jordan Hall to One-Year Deal
The Spurs are signing rookie small forward Jordan Hall to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Hall, 20, is 6-foot-8 and...
