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 Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Heat, Hornets, Ibou Badji
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he won’t be chasing a farewell tour into his 40s.
In a GQ Sports cover story with Yang-Yi Goh, the reigning MVP...
Cavs wrap preseason on high note, eye Knicks opener
Coach Kenny Atkinson can finally exhale — and so can his Cavaliers.
Cleveland wrapped up its preseason with a 118-100 home win over the short-handed...
West Notes: Mavericks, Jason Kidd, Kings, Devin Carter, Jazz
Mavericks
Jason Kidd isn’t going anywhere. The Mavericks announced a multiyear contract extension for their head coach, as first reported by Marc Stein of The...
Sixers sign MarJon Beauchamp, waive Emoni Bates
The 76ers have added MarJon Beauchamp and waived Emoni Bates, the team announced in a press release.
Beauchamp, 25, was the No. 24 pick in...
Cavs’ Darius Garland takes ‘good step’ in return from toe surgery
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is inching closer to game action, taking what head coach Kenny Atkinson called “a good step” in his recovery...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nets, Malachi Smith, Cavs
76ers
Joel Embiid might see the floor before the preseason wraps up. Head coach Nick Nurse told reporters the reigning MVP could play Friday against...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell the NBA player with most to prove, The Athletic says
The Athletic gathered its NBA writers — William Guillory, Law Murray and Josh Robbins — to talk about this season’s biggest individual storylines. MVP...
West Notes: Warriors, Al Horford, Jazz, Suns, Mat Ishbia
Warriors
Al Horford is a Warrior, and it sounds like that was the plan all along. The 39-year-old big man told Nick Friedell of The...
Nets banking on future as rebuild takes full shape
The Nets’ offseason has been one big balancing act. As Luke Adams of HoopsRumors wrote in his season preview, this is a rebuild, but it’s...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Thunder, Buddy Boeheim, Nets
Jazz
The Jazz are taking no chances with rookie forward Ace Bailey, who’s dealing with tendonitis in both knees. Head coach Will Hardy told reporters...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Kings, Keegan Murray, Nuggets
Hornets
Not everyone around the league is convinced LaMelo Ball can be the long-term face of a winning franchise.
That’s according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who...
West Notes: Clippers, investigation, Warriors, Jimmy Butler, Blazers
Clippers
The NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers could stretch well into 2026, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Baxter Holmes.
The league hired...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Suns, Mark Williams, Timberwolves
Pacers
The Pacers fell to the Spurs 124-108 on Monday, but Bennedict Mathurin stole the show. The third-year guard erupted for 31 points on 11-of-12...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Clippers, TyTy Washington, Pelicans
Lakers
The Lakers will finally roll out their full lineup Tuesday night, as Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart are both set to make their preseason...
