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: Nets, Ben Simmons, Raptors, Will Barton, Cavs
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons has been out since before the All-Star break with a knee issue, but the Nets have no intention of shutting him...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Lakers, Mavericks
Grizzlies
After struggling for much of the first half, star guard Ja Morant and the Grizzlies went on a major tear in Tuesday's 121-109 win...
Hawks Notes: Quin Snyder, Saddiq Bey, Playoff Push
The Hawks played their first game with Quin Snyder as coach and it didn't turn out as hoped, losing to the visiting Wizards by...
West Notes: Nuggets, Reggie Jackson, Clippers, Lakers, LeBron James
Nuggets
Point guard Reggie Jackson indicated he wasn't surprised he was traded by the Clippers at the trade deadline.
Jackson was dealt to the Hornets, then...
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Out for Remainder of Season
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is out for the remainder of the season after injuring his ankle in Monday's win over the Pistons, per...
Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Expects Max Salary in Free Agency
Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving will be looking to get paid this summer -- as opposed to heading off to the Lakers, it seems.
Per...
Bucks Land New Co-Owner in Browns’ Jimmy Haslam
Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has agreed to sell his stake in the team to Jimmy and Dee Haslam, per Shams Charania and Eric Nehm...
Raptors to Sign Will Barton, Waive Juan Hernangomez
The Raptors intend to sign veteran guard/forward Will Barton and waive forward Juancho Hernangomez, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Barton, 32, is 6-foot-6 and...
Bulls Waive Goran Dragic
The Bulls have waived guard Goran Dragic, the team announced in a press release.
While Dragic won't be with the Bulls, he remains playoff-eligible...
Kevin Durant Set to Make Suns Debut on Wednesday
The Kevin Durant era in Phoenix is about to tip-off.
Per multiple reports, the star forward will make his Suns debut in Wednesday's road game...
Lakers’ LeBron James Expected to Miss Minimum of 2-3 Weeks
Lakers star forward LeBron James is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks with a right foot injury, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
James...
Knicks to Sign Duane Washington Jr to Two-Way Deal
The Knicks intend to sign guard Duane Washington Jr. to a two-way contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Washington, 22, signed a two-way deal with...
West Notes: Suns, John Wall, Kevin Durant, Rockets, Blazers
Suns
The Suns are on the lookout for another ball-handler, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.
Both Knicks point guard Derrick Rose and veteran free agent...
West Notes: Mavs, Timberwolves, Mike Conley, Thunder
Mavericks
There's optimism that forward Maxi Kleber could make his "much-anticipated" return to the Mavericks' lineup for Tuesday's game vs. the...
