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.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic exits loss with hamstring injury, MRI scheduled
This is not the way the Lakers wanted to start April.
Luka Doncic exited Thursday’s 139-96 loss to the Thunder early with a strained left...
Warriors came close to Kawhi Leonard deal; could revisit this summer
Turns out the Warriors didn’t just poke around on Kawhi Leonard at the trade deadline. They got pretty close.
According to Tim Kawakami of The...
Rich Paul downplays LeBron James rumors: ‘Nobody knows’
Amid ongoing speculation about LeBron James’ future beyond the 2025-26 season, agent Rich Paul said there’s “no truth to any of it.”
Speaking on the...
Luka Doncic, Jalen Johnson named NBA Players of Month
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for March in the Western and...
Victor Wembanyama, Ausar Thompson win Defensive Player of Month awards
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for March, marking his third straight win after also...
Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe, Kings’ Maxime Raynaud named Rookies of Month
Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March, while Kings center Maxime Raynaud earned the honor in...
Timberwolves’ Joe Ingles interested in potential NBL return
Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles is considering a return to Australia’s National Basketball League, according to Olgun Uluc of ESPN, who shared the update in...
NBA offseason trade idea sends Karl-Anthony Towns to Mavericks
File this under interesting. And maybe a little wild, even for the NBA.
Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report tossed out a hypothetical that would send...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Wizards, Kyshawn George, Jazz
Pistons
The Pistons say Cade Cunningham “continues to progress” as he recovers from a collapsed lung. He’ll be reevaluated in one week.
That’s about all the...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards out, will miss awards eligibility threshold
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been ruled out for Thursday’s game at Detroit after initially being listed as questionable, the team announced.
Edwards is dealing...
NBA playoff picture taking shape with a few more ready to clinch
We already know the field. Now it’s about the order.
Twenty teams are headed for the NBA postseason. Only a handful have officially locked in...
Cavs get another chance to offically secure playoff spot
The Cavaliers are going to the NBA playoffs. That much we know.
But when that news becomes officially official ... well, we're still waiting on...
Cavs arena included in Cleveland plan to shift repair costs to users
The Cavaliers could be at the center of a new funding plan in downtown Cleveland.
According to Cleveland.com, Mayor Justin Bibb is exploring a proposal...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Thunder
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is on one.
He dropped 41 points for the second straight game, adding 18 rebounds and three blocks as the Spurs beat the...
