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.
NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Kevon Harris
Hawks
The Hawks say Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues to ramp up his reconditioning work.
Young has been...
Cavs questions linger even after another Donovan Mitchell masterclass
The Cavaliers beat the Wizards on Friday, which is what they were supposed to do. The way they did it, however, was less reassuring.
Cleveland...
For Sixers, a comfortable Joel Embiid changes everything
Joel Embiid looked comfortable Friday, which might have been the most important part of the night.
The points came too. Thirty-nine of them, in a...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could make early return, suit up Sunday
Zion Williamson is suddenly back in the picture, and sooner than almost anyone expected.
Pelicans coach James Borrego said Williamson practiced Saturday and will be...
Bucks looking to get help for Giannis Antetokounmpo, hence the Zach LaVine buzz
The Bucks are doing what contenders do when they know the clock is loud.
They’re looking around.
Milwaukee has done recent background work on Kings guard...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Zach LaVine, Kings, Sixers, Paul George, Nets, Danny Wolf
Bucks
The Bucks have recently done background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine as they continue exploring ways to upgrade the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo,...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid says he’s feeling good after 39-point eruption
Joel Embiid looked every bit like a former Most Valuable Player again Friday, torching the Pacers for 39 points as the 76ers pulled away...
NBA trade proposal sends Mavs’ Anthony Davis to Warriors
ESPN’s Zach Kram floated a bold, multi-team hypothetical that would send Anthony Davis to Golden State, but only at the cost of breaking up...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Pacers, Garrison Mathews, Bulls
Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell bailed out the Cavaliers on Friday, pouring in 48 points to lift Cleveland past the Wizards, 130-126, in a game that got...
Jalen Duren: Pistons are NBA’s best team and will continue to show it
After nearly a week away from the floor, the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons wasted no time reminding everyone they are for real.
Detroit rolled past Atlanta...
Billy Donovan downplays Nikola Vucevic’s late benching after Bulls snap skid
Nikola Vucevic watched the final 19 minutes from the bench as the Bulls pulled out a 129-126 win over Charlotte on Friday, a result...
Bulls’ Coby White amid trade rumors: I prefer to stay in Chicago
Bulls guard Coby White said he would prefer to remain in Chicago, despite a recent report linking him to trade inquiries from Minnesota.
“I love...
NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Pacers
Despite all the chatter, the Mavericks are not actively shopping Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, or D'Angelo Russell, sources tell Grant Afseth of...
Cavs avoid embarrassing night behind Donovan Mitchell’s 48
The Cavaliers beat the Wizards on Friday night. That part goes in the standings. Just about everything else goes in the concern file.
Cleveland needed...
