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.
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball aiming to return before end of season
Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, sidelined since Feb. 28 with a sprained right wrist, remains out but is aiming for a return before the...
Cavs’ Evan Mobley receives strong support from teammates for Defensive Player of Year
Warriors forward Draymond Green’s recent push for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) has moved him into the frontrunner spot for the honor, overtaking...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Rockets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers set the franchise mark for road wins with Tuesday's victory at Portland, which took place without Donovan Mitchell. In fact, they've won...
LeBron James remains up in air on retirement: ‘I will be able to tell’
LeBron James hit the big 4-0 in December but that doesn't mean the Lakers star is ready for the NBA rocking chair. Far from...
Jazz coach Will Hardy blasts team after ugly loss: ‘It looked like a pickup game at Lifetime Fitness’
The Jazz hosted the Grizzlies on Tuesday, entering halftime with a one-point lead, but were outscored 76-38 in the second half, ultimately falling 140-103....
Raptors sign Cole Swider to 10-day contract
The Toronto Raptors have filled the open spot on their 15-man roster by signing forward Cole Swider to a 10-day contract, the team announced...
Dribbles: Cavs get defensive, stymie Blazers, set franchise mark for road wins
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 122-111 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. ...
1. There wasn't really a time when you thought...
Jimmy Butler booed heartily in Miami return; Warriors rocked by Heat
Jimmy Butler returned to Miami and left without a win. Or even a close game.
Instead, Butler and the Warriors were routed by his former...
Bucks’ Damian Lillard out indefinitely with blood clot in calf: ‘I’m grateful Bucks acted quickly’
Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard is out indefinitely after it was learned he has a blood clot in his right calf, the team announced.
Lillard...
Bill Simmons to Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic trade: ‘This is your fault’
Mark Cuban was the public face of the Dallas Mavericks for the better part of two decades. But despite selling the team in 2023,...
NBA owners expected to vote this week on proposed European league
NBA team owners are expected to vote this week on a proposal to launch a new professional basketball league in Europe, according to Scott...
Kings assistant GM, ex-Cavs front office man Wes Wilcox finalizing deal with Utah
The University of Utah is targeting veteran NBA executive Wes Wilcox to become the school's new men's basketball general manager, sources confirmed to Hoops...
NBA anticipating 10 percent increase in salary cap for 2025-26
The NBA has updated its salary cap projection for the 2025-26 season, with the new figure remaining consistent with the league's prior estimate, according...
Cavs Notes: Playoff picture, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, road wins
The Cavaliers are finally wrapping up this five-game swing through the Western Conference, and yes, they could sure use a win.
It's hard to imagine...
