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.
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...
Cavs vs. Magic: What to watch as Cleveland returns home
Finally, a home game.
The Cavs are back at Rocket Arena after taking care of business on a three-game trip, closing it out with their...
Warriors’ Moses Moody suffers scary knee injury in OT win
Warriors guard Moses Moody went down with a non-contact left knee injury late in overtime of Golden State’s 137-131 win in Dallas, needing a...
NBA lowers 2026-27 salary cap projection amid media revenue dip
The NBA has informed teams that its projected salary cap for the 2026-27 season has dipped slightly, from $166 million to $165 million, per...
NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks
Suns
The Suns may be getting some help soon.
According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, the expectation is Dillon Brooks could return early on...
