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.
GM Troy Weaver: Pistons Open to Trading No. 5 Pick
Things didn't go well for the Pistons in Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery. In fact, they couldn't have gone any worse.
Despite finishing with the league's...
2023 NBA Draft Order: First and Second Rounds
Here is the complete 2023 NBA Draft order for both rounds, including how picks were acquired.
2023 NBA Draft Order
First Round
San Antonio
Charlotte
Portland
Houston
Detroit
Orlando
Indiana
Washington
Utah
Dallas
Orlando (from Chicago)
Oklahoma City
Toronto
New...
East Rumors: Bucks, Monty Williams, Pacers, Hornets
Bucks
The Bucks' wide-ranging coaching search could be focused on Monty Williams, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
"I would expect Monty Williams, just fired over...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Celtics, Cavs, Jarrett Allen
Heat
Star wing Jimmy Butler indicated he is very confident in the Heat's title chances.
Miami opens the Eastern Conference finals on the road against the...
Mike D’Antoni a Candidate for 76ers’ Coaching Vacancy?
Former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni could be a candidate for the 76ers' coaching vacancy, league sources tell Hoops Wire.
The opening was created when the...
Sixers Confirm Dismissal of Coach Doc Rivers
The 76ers have officially moved on from Doc Rivers as coach, making the announcement in a press release.
Rivers, 61, coached Philadelphia for three seasons,...
Sixers Part Ways With Coach Doc Rivers
The 76ers have dismissed coach Doc Rivers, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Rivers and the Sixers were just eliminated by the Celtics in seven games...
Jazz Monitoring Luka Doncic Situation With Mavs
The Jazz are keeping a watchful eye on the situation involving star guard Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, as relayed by Andy Larsen of...
Rival Execs Express Concerns About Wizards GM Job
Some rival executives appear skeptical about the Wizards' available head of basketball operations position, according to a piece from David Aldridge and Josh Robbins...
West Rumors: Warriors, Draymond Green, Suns, Deandre Ayton, Blazers
Warriors
The return of guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, as well as forward Draymond Green, is viewed as the "most...
James Harden Returning to Rockets Considered ‘Very Real’ Possibility
Now that the 76ers' season has ended, star guard James Harden has an opportunity to opt of out his contract and test free agency.
That...
2023 NBA Lottery Primer: Odds, Team Reps, Traded Picks
In each of the past three seasons, one of the bottom three seeds has gone on to win the lottery.
That's good news for the...
Lakers vs. Warriors Most-Watched Conference Semifinal in 27 Years
With the likes of LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it’s safe to say the Lakers-Warriors series had plenty of star power.
And not surprisingly, fans...
Bucks to Interview Suns Assistant Kevin Young
The Bucks intend to interview Suns assistant Kevin Young for their head-coaching vacancy, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
This is part of a wide-ranging search...
