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: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Cavs, Evan Mobley, Pistons
Magic
Jalen Suggs was in the middle of one of the best halves of his career when the night took a painful turn.
Suggs went shot-for-shot...
Lakers Notes: Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart
The Lakers’ strong start has covered for an issue that has lingered all season. And that would be defense.
Los Angeles is 17-7, but the...
Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh, Neemias Queta
Jayson Tatum posted several lengthy workout videos to Instagram this week, but that does not signal an imminent return, according to Adam Himmelsbach of...
NBA Standings for Dec. 14
Eastern Conference
Pistons — 20-5
Knicks — 18-7 — GB: 2.0
Celtics — 15-10 —...
Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green
Stephen Curry showed no lingering effects from the quad injury that sidelined him for five games, returning Friday night with a familiar jolt to...
Cavs lose Evan Mobley to calf strain, out 2-4 weeks
Evan Mobley will be sidelined for a stretch, adding another layer to the Cavaliers’ growing injury concerns.
Cleveland announced Saturday that Mobley has been diagnosed...
NBA Notes: Suns, Devin Booker, Knicks, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama
Suns
Devin Booker appears close to returning for the Suns. The star guard did “everything” during Friday’s practice and was again a full participant Saturday,...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Kevon Harris
Hawks
The Hawks say Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues to ramp up his reconditioning work.
Young has been...
Cavs questions linger even after another Donovan Mitchell masterclass
The Cavaliers beat the Wizards on Friday, which is what they were supposed to do. The way they did it, however, was less reassuring.
Cleveland...
For Sixers, a comfortable Joel Embiid changes everything
Joel Embiid looked comfortable Friday, which might have been the most important part of the night.
The points came too. Thirty-nine of them, in a...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could make early return, suit up Sunday
Zion Williamson is suddenly back in the picture, and sooner than almost anyone expected.
Pelicans coach James Borrego said Williamson practiced Saturday and will be...
Bucks looking to get help for Giannis Antetokounmpo, hence the Zach LaVine buzz
The Bucks are doing what contenders do when they know the clock is loud.
They’re looking around.
Milwaukee has done recent background work on Kings guard...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Zach LaVine, Kings, Sixers, Paul George, Nets, Danny Wolf
Bucks
The Bucks have recently done background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine as they continue exploring ways to upgrade the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo,...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid says he’s feeling good after 39-point eruption
Joel Embiid looked every bit like a former Most Valuable Player again Friday, torching the Pacers for 39 points as the 76ers pulled away...
