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.
Nuggets’ Michael Malone: Glad I Didn’t Watch One Minute Of All-Star Game
The Denver Nuggets are trying to win back-to-back championships. What happens besides that isn't really of importance to coach Michael Malone.
That is likely one...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Kings, Mavs
Suns
Forwards Kevin Durant and Thaddeus Young were once roommates and competitors in high school -- and have finally become teammates with the Suns, wrote Duane...
East Notes: Cavs, Celtics, Playoff Pushes, Pistons
Cavaliers
The Celtics would be a terrible playoff matchup for the Cavs, and experience is a major reason why, wrote Jimmy Watkins of Cleveland.com.
"If the...
Knicks Sign Jacob Toppin To Second 10-Day Deal
The New York Knicks have signed small forward Jacob Toppin to a second 10-day contract, the team announced.
Toppin, 23, is 6-foot-9 and signed a...
Knicks Signing DaQuan Jeffries To 10-Day Contract
The New York Knicks intend to sign shooting guard DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Jeffries, 26, saw limited action...
Dribbles: Plenty Of Reasons To Believe In Cavs For Stretch Run
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers, who begin the post-break portion of the season at home vs. the Orlando Magic on Thursday.
1. Can the Cavs...
Timberwolves Signing Justin Jackson To 10-Day Contract
The Minnesota Timberwolves intend to sign forward Justin Jackson to a 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Jackson, 28, is 6-foot-8 and appeared in...
Bucks Officially Sign Ryan Rollins To Two-Way Deal
The Milwaukee Bucks have officially signed point guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Rollins, 24, is 6-foot-4...
Trae Young: Donovan Mitchell Suggested Emcee To Improve All-Star Game
NBA fans have 211 reasons not to like this year's All-Star Game in Indianapolis. That's how many points were scored by the Eastern Conference...
Ricky Rubio On Playing In Spain: I Feel Like A Rookie Again
Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio retired as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this season -- but he only retired from the...
Matt Barnes Abruptly Removed From Kings’ TV Broadcasts
Former NBA forward Matt Barnes has been removed from NBC Sports California's broadcasts of Sacramento Kings games, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.
Barnes,...
Sixers Officially Sign Darius Bazley To 10-Day Contract
The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed forward/center Darius Bazley to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Bazley, 23, is 6-foot-8 and...
Suns Officially Sign ‘Highly Respected Veteran’ Thaddeus Young
The Phoenix Suns have officially signed forward Thaddeus Young, general manager James Jones announced in a statement. Young is believed to have received a...
Magic A Potential Suitor Of Warriors’ Klay Thompson
The Orlando Magic could be a team to watch should Golden State not re-sign Klay Thompson in free agency this summer, per Marc Stein...
