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.
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Suns
Lakers
For the first time in more than two decades, LeBron James is not an All-Star starter. That alone tells you how unusual this season...
Knicks’ trade talks on Karl-Anthony Towns more than just idle curiosity
The Knicks may not be actively shopping Karl-Anthony Towns, but his name is clearly out there.
According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the Knicks have...
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Suns, De’Andre Hunter to Warriors
This is the kind of multi-team idea that pops up when everyone involved is trying to solve a different problem.
NBA writer Greg Swartz of...
Knicks have talked Karl-Anthony Towns trade with Grizzlies, Hornets, Magic
The Knicks have at least kicked the tires on a Karl-Anthony Towns trade, and it hasn’t been with just one team.
According to Steve Popper...
Cavs reminded how far they have to go in sobering loss to Thunder
This one wasn’t about excuses. It was about standards.
The Cavaliers walked into a Monday matinee against the reigning champion Thunder and got a blunt...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Cavs
Bucks
This season has slid sideways fast in Milwaukee, and the backdrop is impossible to ignore, ESPN writes in its midseason report card. Giannis Antetokounmpo...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Nets
Hornets
Charlotte still has real questions hovering in the background, ESPN writes in its midseason grades. LaMelo Ball and his long-term fit. Brandon Miller still...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers
Rockets
Houston is almost exactly where the projections said they would be, and that is part of the reason the grade lands here. That would...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder
Spurs
Yeah, the Spurs are back. And it doesn’t feel fluky, as ESPN wrote in its midseason grades.
San Antonio has navigated long stretches without De'Aaron...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Suns
Celtics
This one has surprised just about everyone, ESPN writes in its midseason grades. Even factoring in the fact that Jayson Tatum is rehabbing an...
NBA All-Star starter breakdown: Different format, same arguments
The NBA finally made it official, and yeah, this one landed with a thud and a shrug at the same time.
The 2026 All-Star starters...
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. not necessarily seeking trade
Jaren Jackson Jr. is not pounding the table to get out of Memphis. He just wants answers.
According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Jackson does not...
Heat, Bucks seem unlikely to trade for Grizzlies’ Ja Morant
Grizzlies standout Ja Morant may be available. That does not mean he is going to Miami or Milwaukee.
ESPN insider Tim Bontemps said he does...
NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Heat, Tyler Herro, Pistons
Nets
The Nets like what they’re seeing from Cam Thomas. They’re just not ready to give him more, per Brian Lewis of the New York...
