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.
Will Thunder’s injury losses force Sam Presti into a trade?
The Thunder have spent years collecting draft picks for a moment when they might need them. Losing two starters in one night would seem...
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Spurs, Wizards, Alex Sarr
Heat
The Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo to become a contender. They’d probably settle for becoming a team with a win Monday night.
Miami is 0-3...
Thunder’s Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace facing potential season-ending injuries
The Thunder are facing two major injury losses just days into the season.
Jalen Williams has a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, while Cason...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Kings, Nique Clifford, Sixers
Mavericks
Cooper Flagg’s shoulder injury looked concerning Friday. By Monday morning, the Mavericks were getting a considerably more encouraging picture.
Dallas upgraded Flagg to probable against...
Cavs, others add DirecTV, but TV frustrations aren’t over
The Cavs have another way for fans to watch. Whether it’s a way those fans actually use is another question.
DirecTV and DAZN announced a...
Magic get encouraging Jalen Suggs injury update
The Magic will be without Jalen Suggs for a while. After the way he went down Sunday, though, the latest news offers some relief.
Suggs...
LeBron James on playing center for Sixers: ‘We got an MVP over there’
LeBron James can play center. He would just prefer the Sixers remember they already employ a pretty accomplished one.
“Well, s--- we got an MVP...
NBA joins prediction market business, leaves legal fight to courts
The NBA has new partners in Kalshi and Polymarket. Whether their sports offerings amount to financial trading or illegal gambling? The league is leaving...
Republican, Democratic senators press NBA over Rwanda ties
A Republican and a Democrat are asking Adam Silver the same question: How far is the NBA willing to go in doing business with...
Jalen Brunson on Knicks’ 0-3 start: ‘Falls on my shoulders’
Jalen Brunson isn’t looking around the Knicks’ locker room for someone to blame. He’s starting with himself.
“Everything falls on my shoulders,” Brunson told reporters...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Lakers
Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball has some advice for his new teammates. Keep your head up, and not just when things aren’t going well.
With Ball running the...
Former Nets VP alleges team fired him for taking parental leave
A former Nets executive says he returned from parental leave and found a considerably different workplace waiting for him. Sixteen days later, he alleges,...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends message after Jalen Williams injury
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was visibly shaken when Jalen Williams went down Sunday. Afterward, he offered his teammate something considerably stronger than concern.
“I have no doubt...
Ty Jerome is scoring like a star, and Grizzlies keep winning
Ty Jerome has scored 104 points in three games. If you had him down for that before the season, please send along your lottery...
Cavs need more than a fast start against unbeaten Timberwolves
The Cavs have shown they can build a big lead. Tonight would be a good time to show they know what to do with...
Luka Doncic finds his rhythm, hopes he’s found his home
Luka Doncic would like to spend the rest of his career with the Lakers. After Sunday, the Jazz might prefer he spend a little...
