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.
Bulls unbeaten in March after winless February: ‘I know it’s been frustrating’
The Bulls finally exhaled Sunday.
Chicago defeated the Bucks 120-97 to end an 11-game losing streak and secure its first win since January 31. For...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return vs. Celtics
The Bucks are poised to get their franchise cornerstone back.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play tonight against the Celtics after missing 15 games with...
Cavs’ James Harden on broken thumb: ‘If I can dribble, I can play’
James Harden never seriously considered surgery.
The Cavaliers star guard fractured his right thumb against the Knicks last week but returned Sunday to score 22...
Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be reevaluated in 10 days
The Warriors will wait a little longer on Stephen Curry.
Curry will be reevaluated in 10 days as he continues to recover from a right...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pelicans, Saddiq Bey, Pacers
Knicks
The Knicks have won plenty, but questions remain about how Karl-Anthony Towns fits in coach Mike Brown’s offense, per Stefan Bondy of the New...
Dribbles: Cavs do just enough to take down Nets in James Harden’s return
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 106-102 road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
1. James Harden and Keon Ellis returned. Donovan Mitchell did not....
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz, Keyonte George, Celtics
Thunder
The Thunder welcomed back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday, but with limits.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points with nine assists in 34 minutes after missing nine games...
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey to undergo ankle surgery, return unlikely
The Grizzlies will be without center Zach Edey again.
The team announced that Edey will undergo left ankle surgery to address ongoing discomfort and talar...
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates
The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins.
Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares...
Pacers Notes: Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, Jalen Slawson
The Pacers got a lift Thursday when Obi Toppin returned from foot surgery and made his season debut.
Toppin, who had been sidelined since October...
Mavericks sign Tyler Smith to two-way deal, waive Miles Kelly
The Mavericks have signed forward Tyler Smith to a two-way contract and waived guard Miles Kelly, the team announced.
Smith, 21, was the 33rd overall...
NBA Moves: Celtics, John Tonje, Timberwolves, Zyon Pullin, Mavericks
Celtics
The Celtics re-signed guard John Tonje to a two-way contract after his 10-day deal expired, the team announced.
Tonje, acquired from the Jazz at the...
Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Gui Santos, injuries
The are still waiting on Stephen Curry.
Curry missed his 10th straight game Saturday because of patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee. During...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls Kristaps Porzingis comments ‘stupid mistake’
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he misspoke while discussing Kristaps Porzingis and his health during a recent radio appearance.
Speaking Friday on 95.7 FM, Kerr...
