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.
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Progressing, Could Return For Game 3 vs. Heat
All-Star center Joel Embiid appears to be progressing from an orbital fracture and mild concussion, perhaps making a return for Game 3 or 4...
Cavs Coach JB Bickerstaff Joins ESPN As Studio Analyst For Playoffs
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has joined ESPN as a studio analyst for the remainder of the postseason, as relayed by the NBA league office.
Bickerstaff...
Hornets Owner Michael Jordan Made Decision To Fire James Borrego
It was the decision of Hornets owner Michael Jordan, and not GM Mitch Kupchak, to fire former coach James Borrego, according to Jake Fischer...
Mike D’Antoni Strong Candidate As Hornets Begin Coaching Interviews
The Hornets have begun to interview for their head-coaching vacancy, with former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni in the mix, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Charlotte is...
Mark Jackson Reported Frontrunner For Kings’ Coaching Vacancy
ESPN analyst Mark Jackson appears to be the frontrunner for the Kings' coaching job, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
Jackson is one of...
Joe Dumars Leaves Kings To Take Key Role In League Office
Veteran executive Joe Dumars is leaving the Kings to become the executive VP of basketball operations with the league office, the NBA announced in...
Raptors’ Nick Nurse on Lakers Rumors: ‘I Don’t Know Where That Stuff Comes From’
Raptors coach Nick Nurse has been linked to the Lakers' coaching vacancy, but fell just short of shooting down the scuttlebutt entirely.
"I don’t know...
Carmelo Anthony Likely To Play Another Year, Linked To Lakers, Others
Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is expected to play at least one more season, despite speculation he may be set to retire, per Sean Deveney...
Mike Brown, Mark Jackson, Steve Clifford Finalists for Kings Job
Former Cavaliers and Lakers coach Mike Brown is among the finalists for the Kings coaching vacancy, per James Ham of ESPN 1320.
ESPN analyst and...
Ex-Cavs Guard Kevin Pangos Reaches Deal With Italian Club
Former Cavaliers point guard Kevin Pangos has agreed to a contract with Italian club Olimpia Milano for next season, according to Emiliano Carchia of...
Warriors May Have Interest In Jazz Center Rudy Gobert
The Warriors are one team that may be interested in a trade for center Rudy Gobert in the event the Jazz decide to break...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Expected To Miss Games 1 and 2, Could Wear Mask Upon Return
All-Star center Joel Embiid is expected to miss Games 1 and 2 for the 76ers' series vs. the Heat, then potentially return for Game...
Bucks’ Khris Middleton May Not Miss Entire Series vs. Celtics
Bucks forward Khris Middleton could potentially return for the series vs. the Celtics, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said on SportsCenter.
Middleton was initially expected to miss...
Zion Williamson On Contract Extension With Pelicans: ‘I Couldn’t Sign It Fast Enough’
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson spent the entire season sidelined with a foot injury, but he said he has zero qualms about signing a...
