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 Rumors: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, De’Andre Hunter, Dean Wade
The Cavaliers are no longer living off last season’s glow.
After a 64-win regular season, Cleveland sits at 15–14, seventh in the East and uncomfortably...
NBA source: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson ‘hasn’t shown he can take a contender over the top’
Kenny Atkinson is the reigning NBA Coach of the Year and there's no doubt it was well-deserved. But this is a What Have You...
Cavs’ Darius Garland viewed as safest option for teams seeking point guard upgrade
With the Cavaliers struggling at the start, the trade winds are a-blowin'. The list of names in those winds is fairly long, and yes,...
Cavs not as deep as they thought they’d be, NBA exec says
It's been an early struggle for the Cavaliers. They were expected to be an Eastern Conference contender after finishing 64-18 last season. They've looked...
Cavs’ Dean Wade cited as player to monitor ahead of NBA trade deadline
One member of the Cavaliers to keep a close eye on ahead of the February 5 trade deadline? None other than forward Dean Wade,...
Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford drawing interest from Warriors, Knicks, Pacers, Raptors
The Mavericks may have their most movable piece drawing attention.
Big man Daniel Gafford is generating trade interest from the Warriors, Knicks, Pacers and Raptors,...
NBA Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, Celtics
Kings
Kings guard Malik Monk played Sunday. Briefly. And he’s still not sure why that was the case.
Monk made a short appearance in the second...
NBA, FIBA begin talks on possible teams for European league
The NBA and FIBA are moving from concept to conversations.
According to Aris Barkas of Eurohoops, the two sides will begin discussions in January with...
Knicks testing market for Guerschon Yabusele
The Knicks are open to moving Guerschon Yabusele ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
Yabusele...
LeBron James: Honor to play on Christmas, but would rather be with family
LeBron James has played more Christmas Day games than anyone in NBA history. It hasn’t made the decision any easier.
Asked about suiting up for...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson safe despite speculation
There are at least some quiet rumbles making the rounds about coach Kenny Atkinson and his job security with the Cavaliers.
Nothing loud. Nothing imminent....
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors
Bucks
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with the calf strain that’s kept him out since early December, but there was at least some movement...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Ivica Zubac, Heat, Kasparas Jakucionis, Spurs
Clippers
Clippers center Ivica Zubac will be sidelined at least three weeks with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Zubac...
Warriors Notes: Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Buddy Hield
The Warriors were down 11 early Saturday. Then Draymond Green got himself tossed. And somehow, that helped.
Green picked up two quick technicals early in...
