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: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Bulls, Billy Donovan, Spurs
Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard said his rehab from an Achilles tear is “going great” as he works his way back, telling Allie Clifton of Amazon...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wmebanyama, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Lakers
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama offered reassurance after leaving Wednesday’s game with a hyperextended left knee, telling reporters he does not believe the injury is serious.
“It looked...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks
Rockets
After dropping five of seven, Houston has steadied itself again, writes ESPN's Michael C. Wright.
The Rockets have rattled off three straight wins, pushing their...
NBA trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga to Kings
NBA trade season always brings big ideas. Some feel plausible. Others feel like front-office whiteboard sessions that get erased before lunch.
This one lands somewhere...
Report: Kings showing interest in Cavs’ Darius Garland
A Western Conference team is keeping tabs on Darius Garland, and it’s one with a glaring need at point guard.
According to Grant Afseth of...
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he’s OK after knee scare
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama exited late in Wednesday night’s 134-132 win over the Knicks after his left knee buckled while he was battling for...
Cavs turn back Suns, trend in right direction
The Cavaliers are starting to look familiar again.
Before Wednesday’s game, Suns coach Jordan Ott, who spent last season on Cleveland’s bench, said the team...
Anthony Edwards leaves Timberwolves bench during blowout loss in Atlanta
Frustration boiled over for Anthony Edwards on Wednesday night.
The Timberwolves star left the bench and headed to the locker room during a timeout late...
NBA trade proposal sends Hawks’ Trae Young to Bucks
NBA trade season has a way of connecting dots that don’t always want to be connected.
This one links two franchises staring at very different...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Kevin Love, Bulls, Coby White, Clippers
Jazz
Kevin Love arrived in Utah as little more than salary ballast in the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to Miami and John Collins...
NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Hornets, Mason Plumlee, Hawks
76ers
While much of the rookie buzz has gone elsewhere, the Sixers feel pretty good about what they have in VJ Edgecombe.
Philadelphia’s No. 3 overall...
Cavs near full health, but trade questions loom entering New Year
The Cavaliers didn’t overhaul much after winning 64 games last season. They largely ran it back, trusted internal growth, and accepted the financial consequences...
Warriors linked to Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, but untouchables remain
The Warriors haven’t completely ruled out the idea of exploring a trade for Anthony Davis, but any realistic pathway appears narrow at best.
According to...
Hawks’ push back on Anthony Davis price, Trae Young talks linger
Despite the recent buzz, the Hawks are drawing a firm line when it comes to Zaccharie Risacher.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Hawks...
