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.
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant out until after trade deadline
Ja Morant is headed for another stint on the sidelines, and this one could ripple beyond the court.
The Grizzlies announced Morant will miss at...
Kings’ Dennis Schroder shrugs off trade talk: ‘I don’t give a…’
Kings guard Dennis Schroder is not losing sleep over trade rumors. Not even a little.
With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching and Sacramento sitting near...
Adam Silver will likely need to pick All-Star replacement for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely headed for a multi-week absence, and that now puts his All-Star appearance in doubt.
Antetokounmpo said on Friday he expects to...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss 4-6 weeks as season continues spiral
Giannis Antetokounmpo is bracing for a potential multi-week absence after suffering a right calf injury late in the Bucks’ 102-100 home loss to the...
Suns’ Dillon Brooks after injuries to Devin Booker, Jalen Green: ‘Rally together’
The Suns have been a pleasant surprise to this point, one of the NBA's best early stories. But the real work may come next.
Phoenix...
Suns’ Devin Booker limps off with ankle injury
The Suns may have another injury problem on their hands, and this one involves Devin Booker.
In the same game where Jalen Green exited early...
NBA Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Celtics, deadline, Timberwolves
Magic
Jalen Suggs looks set to return, and Orlando could use every bit of him.
Suggs went through shootaround Saturday and is expected to play against...
Dribbles: Cavs topple Kings, but still searching for their best version
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
1. It is not always pretty. It is not...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Tre Jones, Heat
Warriors
The loss of Jimmy Butler has hit hard in Golden State. According to The Stein Line's Marc Stein, the Warriors loved what they were...
Latest on Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga
The Warriors are keeping their options open as the February 5 trade deadline approaches. But one name continues to hover over everything.
Jonathan Kuminga remains...
Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo talks ‘have intensified in nature’
Tension is rising in Milwaukee, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term future with the Bucks is very much part of the conversation.
Appearing on The Pat McAfee...
Magic’s Desmond Bane: ‘No true identity to our team right now’
The Magic hit a nerve after Thursday’s ugly home loss to the Hornets, falling 124-97 to a team they entered the night eight games...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns
Lakers
LeBron James did not dodge the trade-deadline question. Asked whether the Lakers need to make a move, his answer was simple.
“Yeah, I do,” James...
Lakers coach JJ Redick: Free agency thoughts potentially impacting results
Lakers coach JJ Redick says he thinks contract-year anxiety may be creeping into his team’s offensive approach.
After Thursday’s loss to the Clippers, Redick suggested...
