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.
Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, bench, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek
Knicks wing Mikal Bridges has drawn attention for his recent offensive struggles, but teammates say his role is a factor, writes Stefan Bondy of...
Pacers Notes: Ivica Zuba, Pascal Siakam, Kam Jones, lottery odds
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle provided additional details on the rib fracture that ended Ivica Zubac’s season.
Carlisle said Zubac suffered the injury in the first...
NBPA calls for changes to 65-game rule amid Cade Cunningham situation
The National Basketball Players Association is calling for changes to the NBA’s 65-game minimum rule, citing the situation involving Cade Cunningham, per Tim Reynolds...
Warriors’ Moses Moody suffers torn patellar tendon
Warriors guard Moses Moody has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Moody sustained the...
Report: Billy Donovan could step away from Bulls after season
Head coach Billy Donovan may not return to the Bulls next season, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
As Cowley writes, there is...
Rockets expected to explore summer trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Rockets are expected to explore a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.
Speaking on the Open...
NBA offseason trade proposal sends Kawhi Leonard to Raptors
File this under interesting, slightly crazy, and also not the worst idea anyone has ever had.
A proposed offseason deal from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz...
Bucks’ Doc Rivers offers blunt take on decision to waive Cam Thomas
Coach Doc Rivers didn’t offer much when asked about the Bucks moving on from Cam Thomas.
“There are things that we don’t need to talk...
NBPA pushes back on Bucks’ plan to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo
The National Basketball Players Association issued a statement following reports that the Bucks would prefer to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, LeBron James, Rockets
Spurs
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama made his own Most Valuable Player case following a locker room conversation that began with teammate Keldon Johnson, per...
East Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Raptors, Markelle Fultz, Nets
Sixers
Sixers forward Paul George served the 25th and final game of his suspension on Monday, making him eligible to return on Wednesday vs. Chicago.
Head...
JR Smith on feelings after being traded from Knicks to Cavs: ‘I cried’
It didn’t feel like a fresh start at the time. Not even close.
When the Knicks traded JR Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cavs...
Mavericks officially eliminated from playoff contention
The door is officially closed in Dallas.
More specifically, the Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention following Monday’s overtime loss to the Warriors, dropping to...
Lakers stay positive after win streak ends: ‘We’re a tough-minded group’
It finally caught up to them.
The Lakers saw their nine-game win streak come to an end Monday in a 113-110 road loss to the...
