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.
Video: Talkin’ Cavs Play-In Tourney Hopes, Dreams And Reality
Well, it's officially crunch time for the Cavaliers. Actually, it's been crunch time for about a month.
The Cavs haven't responded all that well. But...
Lakers Waive Trevor Ariza; Expected To Sign Another Player
The Lakers have waived veteran forward Trevor Ariza, the team announced in a press release.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, LA intends to...
Suns Waive Frank Kaminsky
The defending Western Conference champion Suns have waived center Frank Kaminsky, the team announced in a press release.
After playing some crucial minutes in last...
Hornets Considered Team To Watch For Lakers’ Russell Westbrook
The Hornets are a "team to watch" in the even the Lakers should pursue a trade of point guard Russell Westbrook this offseason, according...
Nets Waive James Johnson, Promoting Kessler Edwards
The Nets have waived forward James Johnson, the team announced, and are using the roster vacancy to convert the contract of small forward Kessler...
Rick Carlisle Denies Rumors He Is Moving Into Pacers’ Front Office
Rick Carlisle has been the Pacers' coach for one season (this time around), and it is a position in which he intends to stay.
Carlisle...
NBA Sets Schedule For Play-In Tournament
The NBA has released the days and broadcast schedule for play-in tournament games. They are as follows (not all times available yet):
Tuesday, April 12
1....
Hawks Converting Skylar Mays Deal For Rest Of Season
The Hawks are converting the two-way contract of shooting guard Skylar Mays to a standard deal for the rest of the season, per Shams...
Cavs Waive Guard RJ Nembhard
The Cavaliers have waived shooting guard RJ Nembhard, the team announced in a press release.
Nembhard has been with the team all season, signing a...
Adam Silver: NBA Focused On Eliminating The ‘Take’ Foul
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league may eliminate the "take" foul ahead of next season, a topic that is likely to be discussed...
Pacers Signing Gabe York To Two-Way Contract
The Pacers are signing guard Gabe York to a two-way contract, according to Adrian Wojknarowski of ESPN.
York, 28, is 6-foot-3 and has been playing...
Bucks To Waive DeAndre’ Bembry, Open Roster Spot
The Bucks intend to waive guard/forward DeAndre' Bembry to create an available roster spot, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Bembry, 27, is 6-foot-5 and...
Timberwolves Signing Greg Monroe For Rest Of Season
The Timberwolves are signing center Greg Monroe for the remainder of the season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Monroe, 31, is 6-foot-11 and...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Intends To Evaluate ‘Trend’ Of Star Players Missing Games
NBA commissioner Adam Silver indicated to reporters he is concerned with star players missing game during the course of the regular season.
Silver specifically referred...
