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 Play-In Tournament Schedule
The NBA Play-In Tournament schedule is set for both conferences. It is as follows:
Tuesday, April 11
Game 1 — Atlanta at Miami | 7:30 ET...
2023 NBA Mock Draft: Post-NCAA Tournament Edition
Here is the second version of the 2023 NBA Mock Draft, the first following the NCAA Tournament. It looks a little different from our...
West Notes: Mavs, Kyrie Irving, Lakers, LeBron James, Warriors
Mavericks
Coach Jason Kidd said the Mavs weren't waving the white flag by sitting Kyrie Irving and pulling Luka Doncic in a must-win game against...
No Texas Teams in Playoffs for First Time Since Mavs Entered NBA
Since the Mavericks became a franchise in the 1980-81 season, at least one NBA team from Texas has been to the playoffs.
Not anymore.
Instead, neither...
Rockets Expected to Part Ways With Coach Stephen Silas
The Rockets are in a rebuilding situation and are expected to make a coaching change to get them to another level.
Per Jake Fischer of...
Zion Williamson Ruled Out for Pelicans’ Play-In Game
As suspected, power forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for the Pelicans' game in the play-in tournament next week, as relayed by Shams...
East Notes: Celtics, Malcolm Brogdon, Hornets, Bulls, Play-In
Celtics
Point guard Malcolm Brogdon has no issues being a sixth man. In fact, he indicated he knew that would be his role when the...
Nets Converting David Duke Jr. Contract to Standard Deal
The Nets are converting the contract of guard David Duke Jr. to a standard contract, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
Duke, 23,...
Celtics Announce Signing of Justin Champagnie
The Celtics have signed forward Justin Champagnie for the remainder of the season and playoffs, the team announced in a press release.
Champagnie, 21, is...
Bucks’ Khris Middleton Rehabbing Knee, Hopes for Playoff Return
Bucks small forward Khris Middleton underwent an MRI on his right knee injury with results showing no serious issues, per Shams Charania and Zach...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Likely to Remain Out for Play-In Game
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson isn't expected to return from a right hamstring injury soon, after all.
Per Shams Charania and Zach Harper of The...
Cavs’ Isaac Okoro Has Bone Bruise in Knee; Return TBD
Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro has missed the past several games with a knee issue and whether he will be available for the playoffs...
NBA Denies Mavs’ Protest Over Loss to Warriors
The NBA has denied the Mavericks' protest of a 127-125 home loss to the Warriors on March 22, the league announced in a press...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum ‘Thankful, Grateful, Excited’ for Release of Jordan Tatum 1
Celtics star guard/forward Jayson Tatum is ready to roll for the playoffs and he'll be sporting a new pair of sneakers when they get...
