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.
Bucks moving on from Doc Rivers; front office role possible
The Bucks are making a change.
Doc Rivers will not return as Milwaukee’s head coach next season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Rivers is departing...
NBA Notes: Knicks, OG Anunoby, Nets, Tre Scott, Kings
Knicks
The Knicks appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario with OG Anunoby.
Anunoby exited Friday’s win over Toronto after suffering an ankle injury and sat...
Duke’s Cameron Boozer makes his case to go No. 1 in NBA Draft
Duke forward Cameron Boozer knows where he’s projected to go in the 2026 NBA Draft. He also knows what he brings.
In an interview with...
Ja Morant’s run with Grizzlies may have reached its end
Has Ja Morant played his final game with the Grizzlies? Well, some sure think so.
According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, there is at...
Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can’t talk to anyone without permission
Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is hearing the same rumors as everyone else. He’s just not engaging with them.
Amid speculation linking Dallas to high-profile executives...
Cavs, 12 others see end of FanDuel Sports Network era
The Cavaliers and 12 other NBA teams are set to air their final local broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network today. And also, their final...
Kings expected to retain coach Doug Christie, but trade talks loom
It’s been a rough year for the Kings, but it doesn’t sound like a reset is coming on the sideline.
For starters, Sacramento is expected...
Lakers converting Nick Smith Jr. to standard contract
The Lakers are promoting guard Nick Smith Jr. from his two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN.
Smith...
Cavs’ Jim Chones: ‘It is a transition,’ as longtime radio analyst steps away
For the Cavaliers, it’s the end of an era.
Longtime radio analyst Jim Chones announced he will step away from his role following the season,...
Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings
Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings.
Jones told Jason Anderson of...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Nuggets
Sixers
Tyrese Maxey played through a finger injury to help lead the Sixers to a key win over Indiana on Friday.
Maxey aggravated the injury to...
Bucks could move Doc Rivers to consulting role after season
There may be changes coming with the Bucks.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a growing belief around the league that...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Jarred Vanderbilt, seeding
The Lakers may be short-handed, but LeBron James is making sure they’re not short on production.
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, James has...
Celtics owner Bill Chisolm: ‘We’re doing the right things to win’
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says his focus remains on continuity and winning as he settles into his role as the franchise’s governor.
In an interview...
