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.
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis
The Lakers won a close Game 1 vs. the Warriors. Then they got blown out.
Then came Game 3, and the Lakers won by what...
LeBron James on Teaming With Bronny: Just Because It’s My Goal Doesn’t Mean It’s His
High school All-American Bronny James is headed to USC, where he will undoubtedly be auditioning for the NBA. Perhaps not on purpose, but there's...
Nick Gilbert, Son of Cavs Owner, Passes Away
Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, passed away Saturday, according to multiple reports and an obituary on the echovita website.
He was...
Bronny James Picks USC
Top recruit Bronny James has made his decision on a college program, and he’s decided to stay close to home.
As announced on his Instagram...
Raptors expected to undergo roster changes; Rockets in play?
NBA buzz suggests that the Raptors will undergo some roster changes this offseason, perhaps some major ones, as relayed by Eric Pincus of Bleacher...
Pistons considered potential suitor of Dillon Brooks
The Pistons are expected to be among the teams that pursue Grizzlies free agent forward Dillon Brooks, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
As...
Russell Westbrook, Clippers could part ways
Salary constraints involving the Clippers may create a situation where veteran point guard Russell Westbrook signs elsewhere as a free agent this offseason, as...
East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Raptors, Bucks
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons could potentially suit up for Team Australia at the FIBA World Cup this summer, per Australian coach Brian Goorjian.
“I think Ben’s...
NCAA scoring leader Antoine Davis among 45 invited to G League Elite Camp
The G League has announced the 45 players who will have been invited to attend its G League Elite Camp ahead of the 2023...
Wizards fire assistant coaches Alex McLean, Dean Oliver
The Wizards have fired assistant coach/director of player development Alex McLean and assistant coach for analytics Dean Oliver, per Josh Robbins and Fred Katz...
LeBron James, Lakers keeping the faith after blowout loss to Warriors
The best way to try to overtake the defending champion Warriors is to try to fight fire with fire.
At least, that seemed to be...
Bucks announce firing of coach Mike Budenholzer
The Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer following the team’s collapse in the first round of the playoffs, the team announced.
The Bucks finished with...
International Notes: Kenneth Faried, Manny Harris, Lance Stephenson
Former NBA forward Kenneth Faried has landed a new deal, signing with Puerto Rican club Cangrejeros de Santurce, per the RealGM transactions log.
Faried, 33,...
Dillon Brooks’ agent blasts report; Grizzlies also not pleased
Neither the Grizzlies nor Dillon Brooks' agent is happy with a report that stated Memphis will make no attempt to re-sign Brooks "under any...
