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: Darvin Ham, LeBron James, Stretch Run
Coach Darvin Ham said he doesn't think that shortening the NBA season is a solution to players resting (a.k.a. "load management"), but that a...
Hawks GM Landry Fields: Time Was Right for Coaching Change
General manager Landry Fields said a change in voice was needed to get the Hawks to where he believes they can go, which is...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cavs, Hawks
Bucks
Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo indicated the Eastern Conference is wide open and there for the taking entering the final stretch of the regular season.
"Obviously,...
East Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Bulls, Pistons, RJ Hampton
Cavs
There likely was little market for power forward Kevin Love ahead of the trade deadline, wrote Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com....
Miles Bridges to Return to Hornets Next Month?
Restricted free agent forward Miles Bridges indicated he could make a return for the final month of the Hornets' season.
“It’s been a long process,”...
West Notes: Suns, Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Russell Westbrook
Suns
New owner Mat Ishbia doesn't believe there was any risk in the blockbuster trade with the Nets to acquire star forward Kevin Durant, Ishbia...
East Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Nets, Pacers
Pistons
Guard Cade Cunningham is staying engaged despite being ruled out for the season after undergoing shin surgery in December, per James Edwards III of...
Patrick Beverley Chose Bulls Over Warriors: ‘East is Kinda Weak’
Veteran guard Patrick Beverley agreed to a contract with the Bulls, but they weren't the only team he considered.
“I’m going to be taking my...
NBA Notes: All-Star Game, Load Management, Expansion
All-Star Game
Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who coached in the All-Star Game, called it "the worst game ever played."
This year's game has come under particular...
West Notes: Clippers, Russell Westbrook, Jazz, Suns, Kevin Durant
Clippers
The expectation is that guard Russell Westbrook will start for the Clippers, per Law Murray of The Athletic. If not...
Hawks Fire Coach Nate McMillan
The Hawks have fired coach Nate McMillan just ahead of the stretch run toward the playoffs, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
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McMillan led the Hawks...
Magic Waive RJ Hampton
The Magic are planning to waive guard R.J. Hampton, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Hampton, 22, is 6-foot-4 and his playing time has...
Wizards to Promote Jordan Goodwin to Standard Roster
The Wizards intend to convert the two-way contract of guard Jordan Goodwin to a standard deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Goodwin, 24, is...
Magic Converting Admiral Schofield Contract to Standard Deal
The Magic are converting the two-way contract of forward Admiral Schofield to a standard contract, agents Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis told Adrian Wojnarowski...
