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.
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...
Cavs waive Miller Kopp, Chaney Johnson ahead of preseason finale
The Cavaliers made a pair of roster moves Monday, waiving forwards Miller Kopp and Chaney Johnson, per NBA.com’s official transaction log.
Both players joined Cleveland...
Cavs close preseason at home, looking for rhythm and a few answers
The Cavaliers wrap up their preseason Tuesday night at home against J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons, and while the record doesn’t matter, the opportunity...
NBA Moves: Nets, Drew Timme, Hawks, Lamont Butler, Magic
Nets
Brooklyn made a pair of notable roster moves Monday, releasing Dariq Whitehead and Drew Timme, as relayed by SNY’s Ian Begley.
The decision to part...
West Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Spurs, Rockets, Ime Udoka
Mavericks
Mavs coach Jason Kidd wanted a look at something different Saturday, and got it. Klay Thompson drew the defensive assignment on Hornets guard LaMelo...
For Warriors, age could end up being just a number
Can the Warriors still be better than people think?
According to ESPN’s Zach Kram, the answer might be yes. And maybe a lot better.
The Warriors,...
NBA Notes: Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Grizzlies, refs
Russell Westbrook remains unsigned with opening night just over a week away, but he’s not eyeing an overseas detour.
According to Marc Stein of The...
Stein: Bucks may be nearing make-or-break mark with Giannis Antetokounmpo
If Giannis Antetokounmpo is ever traded, it probably won’t be midseason. It’d be next summer.
That’s the sense from longtime insider The Stein Line's Marc...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Thunder, Kings
Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson are getting a longer look together, and new Knicks coach Mike Brown sounds like he’s all in on the...
East Notes: Bucks, Alex Antetokounmpo, Heat, Kel’el Ware, Wizards
Bucks
The Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN. To make room, Milwaukee will waive Jamaree Bouyea, according...
NBA TV getting full-court makeover with streaming hub, 60 games
The NBA isn’t just rebranding. It’s reloading. Starting Wednesday, fans will get a brand-new version of NBA TV and the NBA App, built to...
West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Blazers
Lakers
The Lakers finally got one in the win column. After dropping their first two preseason games, they looked like a different team Sunday night,...
