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.
Warriors not likely to trade Jimmy Butler, make splashy in-season deal
The Warriors are adjusting to life without Jimmy Butler, but do not expect a panic move.
Golden State is expected to explore roster tweaks after...
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis begins light on-court work, with glove
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is at least moving in the right direction. Slowly. Carefully. And with a glove.
Davis has returned to Dallas and...
Lakers’ LeBron James, agent Rich Paul expected to meet with Jeanie Buss
LeBron James is not going anywhere quietly. And the Lakers know it.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, James and agent Rich Paul are expected to...
Heat’s trade deadline may hinge on Tyler Herro’s health
The Heat are creeping toward the trade deadline with more questions than answers, and Tyler Herro’s health may end up driving everything, writes Ira...
Hornets’ rookies finally giving franchise some juice
The Hornets are getting a jolt from their rookie class, and for once, the excitement feels earned, writes Steve Aschburner of NBA.com.
Charlotte’s first-year group,...
Wizards roll out youngest starting lineup in NBA history
The Wizards are leaning all the way into youth. So far, it is not subtle.
Washington rolled out the youngest starting lineup since the NBA...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant out until after trade deadline
Ja Morant is headed for another stint on the sidelines, and this one could ripple beyond the court.
The Grizzlies announced Morant will miss at...
Kings’ Dennis Schroder shrugs off trade talk: ‘I don’t give a…’
Kings guard Dennis Schroder is not losing sleep over trade rumors. Not even a little.
With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching and Sacramento sitting near...
Adam Silver will likely need to pick All-Star replacement for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely headed for a multi-week absence, and that now puts his All-Star appearance in doubt.
Antetokounmpo said on Friday he expects to...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss 4-6 weeks as season continues spiral
Giannis Antetokounmpo is bracing for a potential multi-week absence after suffering a right calf injury late in the Bucks’ 102-100 home loss to the...
Suns’ Dillon Brooks after injuries to Devin Booker, Jalen Green: ‘Rally together’
The Suns have been a pleasant surprise to this point, one of the NBA's best early stories. But the real work may come next.
Phoenix...
Suns’ Devin Booker limps off with ankle injury
The Suns may have another injury problem on their hands, and this one involves Devin Booker.
In the same game where Jalen Green exited early...
NBA Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Celtics, deadline, Timberwolves
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Jalen Suggs looks set to return, and Orlando could use every bit of him.
Suggs went through shootaround Saturday and is expected to play against...
Dribbles: Cavs topple Kings, but still searching for their best version
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
1. It is not always pretty. It is not...
