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.
Hornets’ win over Mavs featured very best of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel
Every so often, the NBA accidentally stumbles into a moment that feels bigger than the standings.
The Hornets visiting the Mavericks on a random Thursday...
Nets could make a run at Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Nets may not be prioritizing wins right now, but Giannis Antetokounmpo remains very much on the radar.
Brian Lewis of The New York Post...
Cavs active in trade calls, exploring multiple avenues ahead of deadline
Momentum is building on the floor, and the Cavaliers' phones are staying busy off it.
Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Cavs have been active in...
Cavs weighing De’Andre Hunter trade options as deadline nears
The Cavaliers continue to evaluate their options with De'Andre Hunter as the February 5 trade deadline approaches.
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports Hunter is more...
Knicks Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Guerschon Yabusele, Keon Ellis
The Knicks remain interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but landing him would be an uphill climb.
Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports Milwaukee is...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nuggets
Knicks
New York’s flirtation with Giannis Antetokounmpo last offseason never gained traction.
The Knicks spoke with Milwaukee about a potential deal after Antetokounmpo identified New York...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Ja Morant, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Pacers
Pelicans
A Ja Morant-to-New Orleans rumor is being shut down hard.
William Guillory of The Athletic calls speculation about a Morant trade centered on Jordan Poole...
Trae Young, Wizards open to contract extension talks
Trae Young and the Wizards appear open to building something longer term.
According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, both sides are receptive to discussing a...
NBA Rumors: Bulls, Coby White, Pelicans, Hawks, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Bulls
Bulls guard Coby White is leaning into perspective as trade rumors continue to swirl.
“You’ve got to always look at it like it’s good to...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Cavs
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves are among the more aggressive teams exploring a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Charania reported Milwaukee’s star is “ready...
Cavs Rumors: De’Andre Hunter, LeBron James, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson
Despite a down shooting season, the Cavaliers have generated real trade interest in De’Andre Hunter, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Jake Fischer of The...
NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Blazers
Pacers
The sense around the league is that Indiana is listening hard on Bennedict Mathurin and may ultimately move him before next Thursday’s deadline, per...
Dribbles: Cavs steamroll Lakers as momentum keeps building
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 129-99 home hammer job of the Lakers on Wednesday.
1. Things did not go well for LeBron James...
LeBron James’ Cleveland return felt like a possible goodbye
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James looked fairly old in the Lakers' 129-99 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
He had his moments. But they were...
