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.
Dribbles: Cavs outmuscled, outhustled in spiritless loss to Raptors
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 126-113 home loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.
1. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson sat at his postgame...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Warriors
Hornets
LaMelo Ball looks ready to rejoin the fun. The Hornets star is listed as probable for Friday in Milwaukee, per The Charlotte Observer’s Rod...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Knicks, Bucks, Taurean Prince, Knicks
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic had scored 50 before, but never in a win. That changed Wednesday. The three-time MVP dropped a ridiculous 55 on the Clippers...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Bulls
Pelicans
The Pelicans finally got a bit of good news. Zion Williamson has been cleared for full-contact, on-court work, the team announced.
He’s been out since...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Sixers
Magic
An MRI confirmed what the Magic hoped to hear. Paolo Banchero is dealing with a left groin strain, not something more serious, per Shams...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Tuomas Iisalo, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Mavericks
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies dropped their seventh game in eight tries on Wednesday and never really threatened Boston, getting hammered by 36 and shooting just 33.7...
NBA gets another boost as NBC Sports Network returns to TV lineups
NBC Sports Network is coming back, and the timing could not be more interesting for the NBA.
NBCUniversal announced Thursday that it is reviving NBCSN...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pacers, Lakers, Kobe Bufkin
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Wednesday’s game in Charlotte with what the Bucks listed as patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, though coach Doc Rivers made...
NBA Notes: Kings, Doug Christie, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Magic
Kings
Coach Doug Christie said Tuesday that the Kings would “get it right.” Two nights later, nothing looked right at all.
Sacramento followed that vow with...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Mavericks
Clippers
Bradley Beal’s season is over, and the Clippers insist the hip fracture has nothing to do with his other injuries. President of basketball operations...
Cavs’ Darius Garland remains out; Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley back
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland will miss his second straight game Thursday against the visiting Raptors after re-injuring his left big toe earlier this week.
Garland's...
Cavs down three All-Stars, stun Heat on road anyway
The Cavaliers showed up in Miami on Wednesday looking like a team held together by tape and optimism.
No Donovan Mitchell. No Darius Garland. No...
Mavs Rumors: Anthony Davis, Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki
The Mavericks are trying to move forward, but nothing about this week has felt simple.
Anthony Davis will miss his seventh straight game on Wednesday...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Kings, Doug Christie, Nets
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are finally getting some positive injury news.
Ja Morant is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game in Boston with right ankle soreness, but...
