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.
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Caris LeVert
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
1. Donovan Mitchell, who missed the previous two games with an...
Hawks’ Trae Young To Undergo Surgery, Out At Least Four Weeks
Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young will miss at least four weeks after an MRI revealed a tear of the radial collateral ligament (RCL)...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Lamar Stevens, Rockets, Thunder
Grizzlies
Forward Lamar Stevens didn't mince words when discussing the Grizzlies' loss to the Clippers on Friday.
“I think we should have won, honestly,” Stevens told...
East Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Hawks, Raptors
76ers
Al-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has proven to be the Sixers' greatest hope during the absence of center Joel Embiid. Maxey gave another example by...
Grizzlies Sign Jordin Goodwin To Two-Way; Waive Jacob Gilyard
The Memphis Grizzlies have released point guard Jacob Gilyard and filled his spot by signing Jordan Goodwin to a two-way contract.
Memphis confirmed the moves...
Dribbles: Cavs Have Dropped Three Of Four And Not Looked Good Along Way
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' clunker of a 104-97 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. ...
1. You can't get too worked up...
East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Sixers, Celtics
Knicks
Point guard Jalen Brunson said he had a great time accumulating 21 points and 12 rebounds in the Knicks' big win in his hometown...
East Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Pistons, Magic
Pacers
Point guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 25 points and 13 assists in Thursday's win over the Pistons -- his 15th game of the season of...
Dribbles: No Donovan Mitchell, But No Excuse For Cavs’ Latest Loss
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' disappointing 116-109 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday. ...
1. Well, that's no way to start the post-break...
Pistons Promoting Stanley Umude To Standard Deal
The Detroit Pistons are promoting guard/forward Stanley Umude from a two-way contract to a standard two-year deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Umude, 24,...
Nuggets’ Michael Malone: Glad I Didn’t Watch One Minute Of All-Star Game
The Denver Nuggets are trying to win back-to-back championships. What happens besides that isn't really of importance to coach Michael Malone.
That is likely one...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Kings, Mavs
Suns
Forwards Kevin Durant and Thaddeus Young were once roommates and competitors in high school -- and have finally become teammates with the Suns, wrote Duane...
East Notes: Cavs, Celtics, Playoff Pushes, Pistons
Cavaliers
The Celtics would be a terrible playoff matchup for the Cavs, and experience is a major reason why, wrote Jimmy Watkins of Cleveland.com.
"If the...
Knicks Sign Jacob Toppin To Second 10-Day Deal
The New York Knicks have signed small forward Jacob Toppin to a second 10-day contract, the team announced.
Toppin, 23, is 6-foot-9 and signed a...
