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.
Mavericks hear from Hawks, Raptors, Bulls on Anthony Davis, but only at ‘bargain’
Several teams have checked in on Mavericks star Anthony Davis, but they are doing so with a clear hope that the price comes down.
According...
Lakers likely to explore adding defensive help after another collapse
The Lakers still sit at 19-9 despite Tuesday’s 132-108 loss in Phoenix, but the warning signs are flashing on the defensive end.
Los Angeles owns...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Jakob Poeltl, Blazers, Jerami Grant, Thunder
Raptors
Frontcourt depth continues to loom as a concern for the Raptors
Michael Grange of Sportsnet argues that Toronto can’t simply wait and hope that Jakob...
Blazers back to facing some familiar frustrations
For the Trail Blazers, the vibes have suddenly shifted again.
After riding a three-game winning streak into the play-in picture, Portland has dropped back-to-back games...
Sixers to sign MarJon Beauchamp to two-way contract
The 76ers are signing former first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. To open the slot,...
Hornets signing PJ Hall to two-way contract
The Hornets have agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
Hall, a former All-ACC standout...
Hornets officially waive Drew Peterson
The Hornets made a small but notable roster move.
Charlotte waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced, opening up one of its two-way slots while...
Cavs receiving trade calls on Donovan Mitchell
The Cavaliers are winning again. And the phone is still ringing.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival teams have made calls to see whether...
Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill drive Cavs by Pelicans
The Cavaliers are slowly finding their footing again.
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill poured in 22, and the Cavs blew past the Pelicans,...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Cameron Johnson, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Terry Rozier
Nuggets
The Nuggets may have another injury issue to manage.
Forward Cameron Johnson limped off the floor during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game against Dallas...
Ben Simmons aiming to make NBA return this season
Free agent Ben Simmons isn’t done with the NBA. He’s just not rushing back.
Simmons told Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he hopes to...
NBA Rumors: Hornets, Collin Sexton, Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Hawks
Hornets
The Hornets are willing to listen on trade conversations, but they’re not looking to punt on the season, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein...
NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jerami Grant, Cavs, Dean Wade, Bulls, Coby White
Bucks
Around the league, the belief is that the Bucks are actively looking to make an in-season trade that meaningfully upgrades the roster around Giannis...
Clippers dismissing Kawhi Leonard, James Harden talk; linked to CJ McCollum
The Clippers continue to insist their core isn’t going anywhere, even as rival teams remain unconvinced.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the...
