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.
Southeast Notes: Hawks, Dejounte Murray, Hornets, Heat
Hawks
Coach Quin Snyder suggested that guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are coming together like perhaps never before, just in time for the postseason.
“I...
Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards Talking Contract Extension
The Wizards and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis are in serious discussions on a contract extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Porzingis would exercise his $36...
Hornets Signing Kobi Simmons to Two-Way Contract
The Hornets are signing guard Kobi Simmons to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Simmons, 25, is 6-foot-5 and has been playing...
East Notes: Wizards, Deni Avdija, Celtics, Raptors
Wizards
Coach Wes Unseld Jr. was pleased with how the Wizards were able to move the ball and operate efficiently in racing past the Celtics.
“Probably...
Dribbles: Cavs Lose By a Whisker, But At This Point, It’s All Eyes on Playoffs
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 120-118 road loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. ...
1. Donovan Mitchell missed his final two shots, but not by...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Working Out; Injury to be Re-Evaluated Next Week
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson will have his hamstring injury re-evaluated in the middle of next week, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT.
Williamson...
Popovich, Nowitzki, Wade and Parker Among Hall Inductees
To the surprise of no one, Gregg Popovich is headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
But the legendary Spurs...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Expected to Return on Wednesday
Star forward Kevin Durant has played just three games for the Suns, but that's all about to change.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant...
Nets Rule Out Ben Simmons for Remainder of Season
Guard/forward Ben Simmons has been a disappointment since arriving in a trade with the 76ers in February 2022.
Now, his season is officially over,...
NC State’s Terquavion Smith Entering NBA Draft for Good This Time
NC State guard Terquavion Smith is entering the 2023 NBA Draft and sticking with it, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
Smith entered the draft last...
Hornets Sign Xavier Sneed to 10-Day Contract
The Hornets have signed small forward Xavier Sneed to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Sneed, 25, is 6-foot-5 and has...
Nets Sign Moses Brown to Second 10-Day Contract
The Nets have signed center Moses Brown to a second 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Brown, 23, is 7-foot-2 and has...
Jazz Adding Luka Samanic on 10-Day Deal
The Jazz are signing power forward Luka Samanic to a 10-day contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Samanic, 23, is 6-foot-10 and appeared in...
Wizards’ Bradley Beal Under Investigation After Confrontation With Fan
Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is under investigation by the Orlando Police Department after an incident involving a fan after a game on March...
