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.
Magic Waive Joel Ayayi, Sign Zavier Simpson and Aleem Ford
The Magic have waived guard Joel Ayayi, and signed point guard Zavier Simpson and small forward Aleem Ford, the team announced.
All three players are...
East Notes: Knicks, Tom Thibodeau, Pistons, Wizards
Knicks
Team president Leon Rose said coach Tom Thibodeau is free to manage the roster in the way he sees fit, per Stefan Bondy of...
NBA To Limit Standing On Bench, Crowded Sideline
The NBA has instituted a rule for the 2022-23 season designed to limit prolonged standing by players and coaches on the bench, as relayed...
NBA Agent On Coaching Future Of Celtics’ Ime Udoka: ‘He’s Done’
While a report has surfaced indicating that Celtics coach Ime Udoka could become a candidate for opposing job openings, many NBA insiders aren’t so sure,...
Lakers Tip Off Pre-Camp Minicamp In San Diego
The Lakers began their LeBron James-organized players-only minicamp Friday in San Diego, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
The training session has been in the...
Celtics’ Robert Williams Expected To Miss At Least Eight Weeks
Celtics center Robert Williams is expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the team announced.
https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1573372353094225925
Williams first experienced issues...
Celtics Spoke To Brad Stevens About Returning To Coaching Role
Sometime during the decision to suspend Ime Udoka for the season, the Celtics contemplated the idea of bringing Brad Stevens back as a replacement,...
Celtics’ Ime Udoka May Become Candidate For Other Coaching Vacancies
Celtics coach Ime Udoka could potentially become a candidate for other vacancies while serving his season-long suspension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
"He might become...
Andre Iguodala Returning To Warriors
It appears the wait on a decision for Andre Iguodala has ended. He will be returning to the Warriors for another season, he said...
Female Employee Accused Ime Udoka Of Making ‘Unwanted’ Comments
The female employee at the center of the Ime Udoka suspension accused the Celtics' coach of making unwanted comments toward her, per Shams Charania...
Some Members Of Celtics Knew Of Ime Udoka Relationship Since July
Celtics coach Ime Udoka is being suspended for the season because of an inappropriate relationship with a female employee -- a relationship that some...
Knicks Sign Garrison Brooks Prior To Training Camp
The Knicks have signed forward Garrison Brooks to a contract ahead of training camp, the team announced in a press release.
While details were not...
Knicks Waive MJ Walker, Quinton Rose
The Knicks have waived guard M.J. Walker and guard/forward Quinton Rose, according to a team announcement.
Both players were signed earlier this week, with this...
Amico Hoops Audio: Buzz Rules Day As Revamped Cavs Loom
It’s here. The Cavaliers season you’ve been waiting for.
OK, it’s not quite here. But really close. And this year, I fully intend to do...
