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.
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Sixers, Magic
Celtics
Guard/forward Jaylen Brown suggested the Celtics are taking it all in stride and not getting too hyped after walloping the Warriors by 52 on...
Dribbles: Suddenly, Cavs Are Team With Some Issues
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers on the heels of their disappointing 107-98 home loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday.
1. These are not...
Knee Injury To Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Not Considered Serious
The knee injury suffered by New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is not serious, coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters on Sunday.
Brunson went down...
Cavs Agonize Over One That Got Away: ‘We Just Gotta Capitalize’
The Cavaliers had it won. Then they didn't. Then they did again.
Finally, they had a chance to put it away when Donovan Mitchell...
East Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Bulls, Magic
Pacers
Coach Rick Carlisle indicated that Wednesday's win over the Pelicans was no small potatoes.
“It’s a massively important win,” Carlisle told reporters. “This time of...
Andrew Wiggins Taking Leave Of Absence From Warriors
Forward Andrew Wiggins is taking a leave of absence from the Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr said.
“Wiggs is a private person and he’s...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nuggets, Lakers
Spurs
Coach Gregg Popovich indicated he's surprised by the way rookie center Victor Wembanyama has dominated.
“It’s more than I expected as far as the stats...
Hawks Waiving Patty Mills; Converting Trent Forrest Contract
The Atlanta Hawks intend to waive veteran guard Patty Mills, opening the door to sign guard Trent Forrest to a standard contract, per Shams...
Hornets Hiring Nets’ Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball Operations
The Charlotte Hornets are hiring Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson as the team's next head of basketball operations, per Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Dribbles: Two Overtimes Just Long Enough For Cavs To Blow It vs. Bulls
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 132-123 road loss to the Chicago Bulls in double overtime on Wednesday.
1. The most disappointing thing about this one...
East Notes: Wizards, Pistons, Bucks, Damian Lillard
Wizards
The Wizards have lost 12 straight and are in danger of finishing with the NBA's worst record since they were known as the Baltimore...
East Notes: Heat, Terry Rozier, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Sixers
Heat
The Heat have had a nice trip out West, winning two games in three nights over the Kings on Monday and the Trail Blazers...
East Notes: Cavs, Max Strus, Hawks, Bulls
Cavaliers
Guard Max Strus said he was in a good flow leading up to his 59-footer at the buzzer to beat the Mavericks on Tuesday.
“The...
West Notes: Mavs, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Timberwolves
Mavericks
The Mavericks were at the wrong end of the miracle shot by Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus, a 59-foot buzzer-beater, losing a game they thought...
