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.
Report: Bucks have Kings’ Zach LaVine on radar
The Bucks have done recent background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, as the franchise continues to...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, free agents
Lakers
Lakers guard Austin Reaves will miss at least one week after being diagnosed with a mild left calf strain, the team announced Friday. He...
Kings may have little choice but to stand pat ahead of trade deadline
The Kings may not be as active at the trade deadline as some around the league expect.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sacramento...
NBA Rumors: Kings, Zach LaVine, Timberwolves, Coby White, Mavericks
Kings
Moving Zach LaVine’s maximum-salary contract without attaching a draft pick would be difficult, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, and that reality is...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Pistons
Bucks
Trade chatter surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up again, but several rival executives around the league believe any real resolution may wait until the...
NBA Rumors: Bulls, Jonathan Kuminga, Hornets, Chris Paul, Pelicans
Bulls
The Bulls don’t appear to have any real interest in pursuing Anthony Davis, but they remain a team to watch when it comes to...
NBA trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to Raptors, Daniel Gafford to Pacers
ESPN’s Zach Kram floated another major hypothetical involving Anthony Davis, this time sending the All-Star big man north of the border.
Here’s how the deal...
Mavericks taking time with GM search, Anthony Davis trade decisions
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has begun gathering information on potential candidates to lead the team’s front office on a permanent basis following last month’s...
Hornets unlikely to revisit Chris Paul pursuit
The Hornets kicked the tires on Chris Paul during the offseason, but geography proved to be a deal-breaker.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein...
Rookies Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears viewed as Pelicans untouchables
The Pelicans’ internal trade hierarchy appears to be shifting.
According to Marc Stein of the Stein Line, New Orleans now views rookies Derik Queen and...
Bulls expected to pursue Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga
The Warriors are increasingly expected to explore a Jonathan Kuminga trade once he becomes eligible on Jan. 15, with league sources anticipating movement sometime...
NBA trade proposal sends Anthony Davis, Jonathan Kuminga to Hawks
If creativity counts, this one might already have a trophy.
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton cooked up a massive five-team trade concept that would send Anthony Davis...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavs needn’t be concerned, but it probably is go time
The Cavaliers are 14-11 entering Friday's road game against the Wizards. Yeah, less than ideal.
But more significant than the record is HOW they've been...
NBA Standings for Dec. 12
Eastern Conference
Pistons — 19-5
Knicks — 17-7 — GB: 2.0
Celtics — 15-10 —...
