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.
East Notes: Pacers, Bruce Brown, Hawks, Raptors, Scottie Barnes
Pacers
Guard Bruce Brown said he loved his time with the Nuggets and winning a championship last season. He signed with the Pacers in free...
Browns’ Myles Garrett Buys Minority Stake in Cavs
AKRON, Ohio -- Well, everyone said the Cavaliers needed to get tougher.
So how does Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sound? No, Garrett isn't suiting...
Shams: Sixers’ James Harden Not Likely to Play ‘Anytime Soon’
It's true that James Harden has return to the 76ers after 10 days away. Shams Charania of The Athletic and FanDuel TV also reported...
East Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Celtics, Al Horford, Cavs
76ers
Guard James Harden intended to travel with the Sixers to their games in Milwaukee and Toronto, but the Sixers though...
James Harden Returns; Sixers Ask Him Not to Join Team on Opening Trip
After 10 days away, James Harden has returned to the 76ers. How everyone else feels about Harden's unexcused absence is anyone's guess.
We do know...
Sixers Officially Sign Ricky Council IV to Two-Way Deal
The 76ers have signed rookie guard Ricky Council IV to a two-way contract and released two-way forward Azuolas Tubelis, per the RealGM transactions log.
Council, 22,...
Bob Huggins to Serve as Analyst on West Virginia Radio Show
Former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins is joining a weekly one-hour radio program about Big 12 basketball and hosted by the Charleston Gazette, as...
Cavs to Hire Dave Joerger as Coaching Consultant
Former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger is joining the Cavaliers as a coaching consultant, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Joerger, 49, isn't likely...
Kings’ Mike Brown: ‘We’ve Got to Go From Good to Great’
It was a banner year for Mike Brown and the Kings.
Sacramento finished with the best record in the Pacific Division, as well as the...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Listed as Out; Darius Garland Questionable
Well, we have an answer on Jarrett Allen, as the Cavaliers’ starting center is officially listed as out for Wednesday’s season-opener at Brooklyn.
Allen suffered...
Hornets Signing Ish Smith; Waiving Edmond Sumner
The Hornets intend to sign veteran point guard Ish Smith, waiving guard Edmond Sumner to clear a roster spot, per Shams Charania of The...
Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies Seeking Help, Frontcourt Addition a Possibility
It's safe to say the Grizzlies are hurting a bit -- OK, a lot -- in the frontcourt this season.
Forward Brandon Clarke was already...
Dribbles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Cavs, and They Should Be Even Better
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Random dribbles as the Cavaliers get set for their first week of the 2023-24 season.
1. I think the Cavs will be...
Celtics’ Lamar Stevens, Three Others on Camp-Only Deals Make Opening Rosters
Celtics forward Lamar Stevens was among four players on non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 training camp contracts to make an opening night roster, as relayed by...
