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.
Joel Embiid erupts for 70 points, passes Wilt Chamberlain for 76ers franchise record
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid showed again why he's the reigning NBA MVP and is a contender again this year.
Embiid erupted for 70 points...
Lakers have discussed trading for Blazers’ Malcolm Brogdon
It's panic time in Los Angeles, particularly for the Lakers, who sit at 22-22 with less than half of the regular season to go.
For...
Ankle injury for Bulls’ Zach LaVine reportedly ‘worse than grade one’
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is again expected to be sidelined for at least a week, likely more, after suffering an injured ankle. The...
Many around NBA believe Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan will be traded
While most of the trade talk surrounding the Chicago Bulls centers on guard Zach LaVine, there's a strong sense he will remain.
And that...
Nuggets interested in re-acquiring Bruce Brown from Raptors
The world-champion Denver Nuggets don't make the national news often, but when they do, it is usually pretty big. For starters, they won the...
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Pete Nance, win streak
Count Donovan Mitchell among those who believe rising Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill belongs in the 3-point shooting contest at NBA All-Star Weekend next month.
“Good...
Dribbles: Defense has been name of game during Cavs’ successful stretch
A few more random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' visit to the Orlando Magic on Monday. Tipoff is 7 p.m.
1. The Cavs (25-15) have...
Heat attempting to trade Kyle Lowry; would Raptors return work?
It's always hard to know how far the Miami Heat can go. Last year, for instance, they looked like they were headed nowhere. Then...
Mavs have inquired about Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma; Kings interested
The Washington Wizards are headed straight for the NBA Draft lottery and forward Kyle Kuzma is along for the ride. But perhaps that will...
Raptors seeking first-round pick, ‘quality’ player for Bruce Brown
The Toronto Raptors are widely believed to be open to moving guard Bruce Brown before the Feb. 8 trade deadline -- but it's pretty...
Clippers Notes: Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George
The Los Angeles Clippers overcame an 18-point deficit and beat the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, closing the game on a 22-0 run.
Final score:...
Lakers showing trade interest in Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie
With the NBA trade deadline looming, the Los Angeles Lakers are exploring every possible avenue to emerge from their current run of mediocrity.
And you...
Knicks to pursue trade for Blazers’ Malcolm Brogdon?
The New York Knicks may not be done after making a splashy trade for forward OG Anunoby last month.
Per Marc Stein of The Stein...
Dribbles: How have Cavs won seven in row? Who knows, who cares, and when do they play again?
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers, who extended their win streak to seven games with Saturday's 116-95 beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks on the road.
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