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.
Amico: Already, Russell Westbrook and Lakers Look Like Worse Fit Than Last Season
If the first two games are an indication, Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, together, still aren't going to work.
And...
Bulls’ Zach LaVine Expected to Make Season Debut vs. Cavs: ‘He Feels Fine’
Bulls guard Zach LaVine has missed the first two games with a lingering left knee issue, but is expected...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Out vs. Bulls; Status for Home-Opener TBD
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is listed as out for Saturday's road game vs. the Bulls, and his status...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nets, Ben Simmons, Suns
Celtics
Guard/forward Jayson Tatum said the Celtics are enjoying themselves after getting off to a 2-0 start.
"There were some tough...
Lakers Interested in Signing Moe Harkless
The Lakers are interested in potentially signing free agent forward Moe Harkless, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Harkless,...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, LeBron James, Mavericks
Clippers
Star forward Kawhi Leonard waited a quarter-and-half to make his first NBA appearance in more than a year, but...
Nets’ Joe Harris Cleared to Play for First Time in Almost a Year
Small forward Joe Harris has been cleared to play his first game in almost a year, and will suit...
NBA Opening Night Viewership Hits Five-Year High
The NBA is back, and apparently, so are the league's television ratings.
Per Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch, the...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Kings, Grizzlies
Warriors
Despite a report to the contrary, Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson said he has no intention to retire at...
Darius Garland’s Eye Swollen Shut; Return to Cavs This Weekend in Doubt
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland did not practice Thursday as his left eye was swollen shut, coach J.B. Bickerstaff...
East Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Pacers, Myles Turner, Wizards
Magic
Rookie power forward Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick, was fantastic in his debut, recording 27points, nine rebounds...
Pacers’ Myles Turner Expected Out At Least A Week with Ankle Sprain
Pacers center Myles Turner is expected to miss at least one week with left ankle sprain, suffered during warmups...
Clippers May Bring Kawhi Leonard Off Bench to Start Season
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue may bring star forward Kawhi Leonard along slowly, bringing Leonard of the bench to start...
Lakers Expected to Wait Until After Thanksgiving to Pursue Trades
While the Lakers clearly have some work to do, and have been linked to several Russell Westbrook trades, it...
