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.
Report: Heat rejecting trade calls on Bam Adebayo
The Heat aren’t budging on Bam Adebayo.
NBA insider Zach Lowe reports that Miami has rejected trade inquiries involving Adebayo and has no interest in...
LeBron James can still help you win ‘in right situation,’ NBA coach says
LeBron James is the oldest active player in the NBA, and at 41, no one is confusing this version with the MVP years. That...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Lakers
Nuggets
Right now, Jamal Murray is standing alone.
With injuries wiping out the rest of Denver’s usual starting five, Murray is the lone regular still available,...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Donovan Clingan, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Trail Blazers
Donovan Clingan continues to give Portland a steady presence in the middle.
The second-year center has settled into a consistent rhythm, averaging 10.8 points...
Nets Notes: Cam Thomas, Michael Porter Jr, Day’Ron Sharpe, Nolan Traore
When Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer in September, he ensured one thing. Flexibility. Thomas is now headed for unrestricted free agency this summer,...
Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas on if he’s happy after overseas flirtation: ‘No, I’m injured’
Jonas Valanciunas is staying put. For now, anyway.
The Nuggets center addressed his future recently after it became known that he received serious interest from...
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough.
Los Angeles opened the new...
Cavs Notes: Craig Porter Jr, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, intangibles
The Cavaliers survived this one. That’s the right word.
Cleveland held on for a 113-108 win over a short-handed Nuggets, and while the result counts...
Cavs come alive when it matters, fight off depleted Nuggets
The Cavaliers ran their winning streak to three, but let’s not kid ourselves. This one was messy.
Cleveland needed every bit of Donovan Mitchell’s 33...
Warriors play shorthanded in blowout loss to Thunder, hope for stars to return Saturday
The Warriors were shorthanded Friday, and it showed.
Golden State played without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green in a 131-94 lopsided home loss...
Pacers Notes: Micah Potter, Benedict Mathurin, Rick Carlisle, Kam Jones
Micah Potter hasn’t been in Indiana long, but he’s already making an impression.
Potter, who signed with the Pacers on December 26, is giving the...
Knicks waiting on Josh Hart as lineup shuffles continue
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart a bit longer.
Hart will miss at least another week as he continues to recover from a sprained...
Nuggets receive encouraging updates before ‘scrimmage’ vs. Cavs
The Nuggets received some encouraging injury news Friday, even as they continue to operate short-handed.
NBA on Prime reporter Cassidy Hubbarth said during Denver’s 113-108...
NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, trade deadline, tanking talk
Around the league, there’s a growing belief that 2026 is when the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee finally reaches a crossroads.
Several executives who spoke...
