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.
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Magic, Mavericks
Knicks
It's not surprising that the Knicks are still finding their way after two big offseason acquisitions, according to ESPN's Kevin Pelton.
By sacrificing depth in...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher, Nets
Spurs
The Spurs entered this week's Paris games vs. the Pacers in a little bit of a tailspin. But they have time to get it...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Thunder, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are among the NBA's most pleasant surprises, yet continue to fly under the radar. Nevertheless, they get an "A" grade at the...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Rockets, Clippers
Pistons
The Pistons have won four in a row on the road and look like a different team under coach J.B. Bickerstaff. So they get...
Cavs Receive High Marks Nationally For Banner Season At Halfway Point
It's safe to say it's been a banner season for the Cavaliers, and just after the midway point, they undoubtedly deserve high marks.
So, yes,...
Heat Confirm Jimmy Butler Suspension For ‘Insubordinate Conduct’
The Miami Heat have issued a statement regarding the latest suspension of star forward Jimmy Butler., this one for two games.
"We have suspended Jimmy...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings, Suns, Lakers
Draymond Green’s latest apology to Jordan Poole over the infamous punch from 2022 is drawing more NBA attention than expected.
Following Poole’s remarks after a...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Valiant Effort Goes Clank At The End, But That’s Just Life In The NBA Sometimes
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 109-108 toughie of a road loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. ...
1. This one featured tons of storylines,...
Bucks Not Interested In Trade For Suns’ Bradley Beal
Despite some reports to the contrary, the Milwaukee Bucks do not have interest in trading for Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal, per NBA...
Heat Suspending Jimmy Butler Two More Games For Missing Team Flight
The Miami Heat are set to suspend star guard Jimmy Butler for two games, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday.
Butler, who had...
Jazz Decision To Land 2031 Pick Done With Long-Term Flexibility In Mind
Utah’s motivation for trading with Phoenix on Tuesday is clear -- building long-term flexibility while offloading lower-tier draft assets, per Marc Stein and Jake...
Suns Still Facing Challenges In Possible Pursuit Of Heat’s Jimmy Butler
The Phoenix Suns made a bold move Tuesday in their pursuit of star power, sending a 2031 first-round pick -- unprotected -- to the...
Bulls Receiving Trade Calls On Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic
The Chicago Bulls have been fielding inquiries from multiple teams regarding two of their key players -- Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, according to...
Cavs To Simulcast Five Games On Rocket Entertainment Sports Network
Five Cavaliers games will be simulcast on Rocket Entertainment Sports Network, as well as WUAB TV-43 this season, leading to theories about the next...
