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.
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...
Wizards’ Michael Winger: Trae Young alone raises our ceiling
Wizards president Michael Winger is preaching patience. But he is also making one thing clear -- the Wizards expect to look better next season,...
Charles Barkley not thrilled with early ‘Inside the NBA’ run on ESPN
Inside the NBA is in its early stages on ESPN and ABC, but Charles Barkley is already making it clear he is not thrilled...
Joel Embiid resurgence giving Sixers renewed hope: ‘It’s definitely refreshing’
Joel Embiid is starting to look like himself again, and the minutes load is a big part of that.
Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the...
Hornets’ Miles Bridges drawing interest from Bucks, Warriors, Suns, others
Hornets forward Miles Bridges is drawing real trade buzz as the February 5 deadline approaches, and the interest appears to be growing.
According to Sam...
NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Raptors, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns
Warriors
Despite some rumors, the Warriors have not shown real interest in DeMar DeRozan, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
DeRozan was floated as a...
Kings’ Keon Ellis continues to draw interest ahead of trade deadline
Keon Ellis might not be playing much for the Kings right now, but that has not cooled his trade market one bit.
Ellis has been...
LeBron James on if he wants to remain with Lakers: ‘I’m good’
Two weeks before the trade deadline, LeBron James was asked the obvious question.
Does he still want to be with the Lakers through the end...
LeBron James on perceived Lakers drama: ‘I don’t really care about the reports’
LeBron James is not interested in revisiting old feelings. Or anyone else’s.
After the Lakers’ road loss to the Clippers on Thursday, LeBron addressed ESPN’s...
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga still hopes to be traded, and soon
Jonathan Kuminga’s exit clock continues to tick in Golden State.
Kuminga left Thursday’s game against Dallas after twisting his left ankle and hyperextending his left...
NBA Rumors: Warriors, Michael Porter Jr., Magic, Tyus Jones, Timberwolves
Warriors
Golden State kicked the tires on Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., but the price tag sounds like a non-starter.
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports the...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, Bucks
Cavaliers
Nae'Qwan Tomlin is trending toward a standard NBA contract. Just not yet.
Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports the Cavs like Tomlin, the locker room likes...
