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: Cavs, JB Bickerstaff, Pacers, Hornets
Cavaliers
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the Cavs "should have won" before blowing their road game to the Clippers on Monday night, when Cleveland was outscored...
Quinn Cook Joining Zhejiang Guangsha Lions
Free agent point guard Quinn Cook is signing with the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Cook, 29,...
Jake Layman Reaches Deal With Spanish Club
Free agent forward Jake Layman has agreed to a contract with Spanish club BAXI Manresa, as relayed by EuroHoops.
Layman, 28, is 6-foot-8 and was...
Dwight Howard Announces He’s Signed in Taiwan
Free agent center Dwight Howard has signed with the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan, he announced on Instagram.
Howard, 36, spent last season with the Lakers,...
Nets Star Kyrie Irving Done in Brooklyn?
There is "growing pessimism" that start point guard Kyrie Irving will again play for the Nets after the latest incident, in which Irving shared...
Nets Having Second Thoughts on Hiring Ime Udoka as Coach
The Nets appear to be wavering on hiring Ime Udoka as coach after others have urged team owner Joe Tsai not to make the...
Nets’ Kyrie Irving Expected to Meet With Adam Silver This Week
Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to meet with NBA commissioner Adam Silver this week, perhaps as soon as Tuesday, per Marc...
Anthony Davis Trade Possibilities Considered ‘Plan B’ for Lakers?
With the losses mounting and the Lakers seemingly headed back to nowhere, there may be a reason for them to make a bold move.
And...
No Timetable on Kawhi Leonard Return, Clippers’ Ty Lue Says
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has missed seven straight games because of injury management, and it's hard to know when he may play again, Clippers...
Celtics Granted $3.23 Million Disabled Player Exception
The NBA has granted the Celtics a $3.23 million player exception following the injury to forward Danilo Gallinari, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Celtics...
Lakers Looking to Get Anthony Davis More Touches
The Lakers have a lot of problems, and not getting power forward Anthony Davis enough shots in the second half is one.
Davis attempted a...
Michael Beasley Parts Ways With Shanghai Sharks
Free agent forward Michael Beasley has parted ways with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, as relayed by Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Beasley,...
Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard to Make Return vs. Heat
Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will make his return Monday following a four-game absence with a left calf strain, per Chris Haynes of...
LeBron James Out for Lakers with Foot Soreness
Lakers star forward LeBron James has been ruled out of Monday's road game against the Jazz with a sore left foot, the team announced.
James...
