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.
Al Horford explains decision to join Warriors
Now that his deal with the Warriors is official, veteran big man Al Horford shed some light on why Golden State became his new...
Cavs Buzz: Lonzo Ball, De’Andre Hunter, Koby Altman, expectations
The Cavaliers didn’t trade for Lonzo Ball just to fill out the roster. They believe his skill set can raise their ceiling in the...
Lakers banking on Marcus Smart, Jared Vanderbilt to elevate perimeter defense
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter...
NBA Notes: Heat, Nikola Jovic, Pacers, Kyle Guy, Grizzlies
Heat
Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie scale extension with Miami, agents Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy and Jared Mucha told Shams...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Wizards
76ers
The 76ers’ hopes, as usual, hinge on the health of Joel Embiid. Head coach Nick Nurse said there are encouraging signs early in camp...
Quentin Grimes accepts qualifying offer, returns to 76ers
Quentin Grimes will return to Philadelphia on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, agent David Bauman told Shams Charania of ESPN.
Grimes, 25, averaged career...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr, Warriors, Knicks, Malcolm Brogdon
Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr. is set to take over as the Bucks’ starting point guard, coach Doc Rivers said when asked about the team’s plans...
Heat weigh future with Tyler Herro amid extension decision
As relayed by ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Heat hit training camp in a unique spot with Tyler Herro, both in terms of his contract...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Nuggets
Hornets
Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the buzzwords in Charlotte’s camp will be “availability” and “player development.”
Injuries wrecked last season, as the Hornets used 36...
East Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Celtics, Nets, youth
Hawks
As written by Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Hawks enter the season with raised expectations and a couple of major contract questions. No extension...
Cavs look to balance Donovan Mitchell’s workload, monitor Lonzo Ball
As relayed by Bobby Marks of ESPN, one of the key storylines for the Cavaliers heading into the season involves how they handle Donovan...
Mavericks Notes: Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson, Jason Kidd
The Mavericks officially opened training camp Tuesday in Vancouver, and all eyes were on No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, who got his first...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Warriors, Seth Curry, Heat
Bulls
New Bulls wing Isaac Okoro isn’t arriving in Chicago with grand illusions of taking over offensively.
Instead, he plans to lean into what made him...
Cavs Camp Notes: Pace, Thomas Bryant, Darius Garland, Sam Merrill
While the Cavaliers didn’t scrimmage and Tuesday’s practice wrapped up earlier than expected, the opening day of training camp at IMG Academy in Florida...
