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.
Cavs needed answers against Celtics and found few
CLEVELAND -- Some games are complicated. This one was not.
The Cavaliers simply could not make a shot when it mattered most, and the Boston...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pistons
Nuggets
The Nuggets appear to have avoided a major scare involving Jamal Murray.
Murray’s left ankle sprain is not considered serious and the star guard is...
NBA veteran Patty Mills signs with Spanish club
Patty Mills is taking his game overseas.
The NBA free agent has signed a rest-of-season contract with La Laguna Tenerife, the Spanish club announced. The...
Dribbles: Cavs fall to Celtics after second quarter goes clankity clank clank
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 109-98 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
1. It's hard to win at basketball when you...
Jazz signing Mo Bamba to second 10-day deal
The Utah Jazz are signing center Mo Bamba to a second 10-day contract, as relayed by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Bamba initially signed on Feb....
NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Magic
Wizards
Trae Young admitted he felt some nerves before his debut with the Wizards. He didn’t show it.
Young scored on Washington’s first possession Thursday and...
Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis aims to finish strong: ‘I believe I’ll be healthy now’
Kristaps Porzingis is finally back on the court for the Golden State Warriors.
Porzingis appeared in his second game with Golden State on Saturday, finishing...
NBA Notes: 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic, Desmond Bane, Mavericks
76ers
The 76ers may have avoided a major scare involving Tyrese Maxey.
Maxey underwent X-rays after injuring his right hand during a collision with teammate Adem...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum on return: ‘Just being out there a big win for me’
Jayson Tatum needed a little time to find his rhythm Friday night.
The Boston Celtics star missed his first six shots before settling in during...
Bulls’ Collin Sexton making most of yet another opportunity
Collin Sexton is not wasting his latest shot.
For instance, the veteran guard logged 38 minutes Thursday night and delivered 30 points as the Chicago...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant says Jaren Jackson Jr. trade was ‘difficult’
Ja Morant finally spoke publicly again Saturday.
The Memphis Grizzlies guard had been quiet since suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow on Jan....
Cavs’ Evan Mobley already seeing benefits of playing with James Harden
James Harden has wasted little time making an impact with the Cavaliers. Now Evan Mobley may be the next teammate to benefit.
Harden’s chemistry with players...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley
Pacers
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking.
Carlisle had criticized the...
Report: Whistleblower claimed Clippers used company deal to pay Kawhi Leonard bonus
An unusual allegation involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and a now-bankrupt company is again drawing attention.
According to the podcast Pablo Torre Finds...
