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.
Cade Cunningham injury throws East playoff race into chaos
Cade Cunningham’s injury didn’t just hit Detroit. It shook the entire Eastern Conference.
And yeah, timing is everything. This wasn’t December. This is March. Less...
Heat expected to move on from Terry Rozier before playoffs
Terry Rozier has been on the roster. He hasn’t really been part of the team. That may be changing soon.
The Heat are expected to...
LeBron downplays ownership plans as Vegas expansion looms
eBron James has talked about ownership for years. Especially Las Vegas.
Now? Not so much. Asked about it Wednesday, James didn’t hesitate.
“No, I’m not. Not at...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Luka Garza, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers
Celtics
Luka Garza didn’t come into the NBA as a sure thing. He’s turning into one anyway.
A college star at Iowa, Garza had to reshape...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham diagnosed with collapsed lung, out indefinitely
Star guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Pistons announced. ESPN’s Shams Charania...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Max Strus, Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Bulls
Cavaliers
Max Strus has been back two games. Kenny Atkinson already trusts him.
That part is clear. Strus closed Tuesday’s win over Milwaukee and figures to stay...
Jazz eliminated from playoffs, focus remains the lottery
It’s official. The Jazz are done.
Utah was eliminated from playoff contention after a 147-111 loss to Minnesota, dropping to 20-49. Even a late push...
Akron vs. Texas Tech Preview: Get ready for a three-point shootout
Give the NCAA Tournament committee this much. They nailed this matchup.
It may look like just another 5 vs. 12 on paper. It’s not. Not...
Max Strus viewed as Cavs’ biggest X-factor down the stretch
Max Strus is back and people are already noticing.
For instance, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey labeled Strus as the Cavaliers' biggest X-factor the rest of...
NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Pistons
Magic
Franz Wagner is still working his way back. It hasn’t been easy.
The Magic forward has missed 40 of the past 44 games with a...
Hawks staying hot, plan to hold firm on Jalen Johnson
The Hawks are rolling. And they’re not breaking up what’s working. Or so they say.
Atlanta could have entered the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes before the...
Warriors have ‘cautious optimism’ on Steph Curry return
The Warriors are starting to see a path.
There is “cautious optimism” that Stephen Curry could return before the end of March, per ESPN’s Shams...
Cavs at Bulls: It’s getting close to momentum time
The Cavaliers are back on the road. Again.
This time it’s Chicago, as the Cavs continues their road swing looking to stack a couple wins....
NBA offseason trade proposal sends Giannis to Knicks, Zion to Bucks
This one would flip the league on its head.
A proposed three-team deal from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in New York....
