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 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...
Cavs believe they’re built for what comes next
It’s March 1.
Which means what happened in February matters a little less. And what happens next matters a lot more.
Two nights ago, the Cavaliers...
Cavs’ James Harden, Keon Ellis to return; Donovan Mitchell out
The Cavaliers will get some backcourt help Sunday.
James Harden is set to return against the Nets after missing two games with a fractured right...
Warriors’ Stephen Curry says knee return ‘a little longer’
The Warriors are still waiting on Stephen Curry.
Curry said during an in-game interview Saturday night that it will be “a little longer” before he...
Wizards expect bigger things soon with Trae Young, Anthony Davis
The Wizards accelerated their rebuild with January and February trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis.
Neither has suited up yet because of injuries, but...
Darius Garland targeting Monday for Clippers debut
Darius Garland is nearing his return.
The two-time All-Star guard is targeting Monday night’s game at Golden State to make his debut with the Clippers,...
Khris Middleton to remain with Mavericks, declines buyout
Khris Middleton is staying put.
The veteran forward has decided not to pursue a buyout and will finish the season with the Mavericks, according to...
NBA Notes: 76ers, Johni Broome, Timberwolves, Jules Bernard, Mavericks
76ers
The 76ers announced that rookie forward Johni Broome underwent a partial meniscectomy Saturday to address a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee. He...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid to miss at least three games with oblique strain
The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid for at least the next three games.
The team announced that Embiid underwent an MRI on Saturday morning...
Johnny Juzang signs with Russia’s Zenit after Wolves release
Former Timberwolves wing Johnny Juzang is headed overseas.
Zenit BC, based in St. Petersburg, announced that Juzang has signed with the Russian club for the...
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Keon Ellis
The Cavaliers walked out of Detroit frustrated Friday night.
They also walked out confident.
Playing without starting guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, the Cavs pushed...
Spurs ‘finding different ways to win’ after undefeated February
The Spurs are doing more than stacking wins. They are showing growth.
Thursday’s victory at Brooklyn pushed San Antonio’s streak to 11 straight and capped...
