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.
Heat search for answers as faster pace hits first real snag
The Heat burst out of the gates this season with a retooled, up-tempo offense that ditched their traditional screen-heavy identity. Now the rest of...
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga trade chatter ramps up after latest benching
Jonathan Kuminga’s rotation slide has resurfaced again, and the Warriors are preparing to explore trade options over the next several weeks, according to Anthony...
NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Heat, Ja Morant
Bucks
Teams are quietly preparing for the day Milwaukee signals it is ready to take calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo, even while the two-time MVP keeps...
Heat have discussed Ja Morant trade scenarios
The Heat have held internal discussions about a possible pursuit of Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Morant has...
Heat keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo on radar
The Heat haven’t been shy about keeping themselves in the Giannis Antetokounmpo conversation, even if the Bucks star keeps saying he wants to make...
NBA Standings for Dec. 8
Eastern Conference
Pistons — 19-5, GB: —
Knicks — 16-7, GB: 2.5
Celtics — 15-9,...
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo drawn to Knicks fans, postseason atmosphere
Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that many around the league believe the Knicks stand apart as the team Giannis Antetokounmpo would most want...
Knicks, Heat viewed as early suitors if Bucks open Giannis Antetokounmpo talks
Teams across the league are preparing for the moment Milwaukee signals it is ready to listen on Giannis Antetokounmpo, even as the two-time MVP...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Pelicans
Spurs
Star center Victor Wembanyama and 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle were full participants in Sunday’s practice, a welcome sign for a Spurs...
Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy, Chris Paul reportedly had multiple verbal run-ins
Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy and veteran guard Chris Paul had multiple verbal dust-ups this season, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
One of...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pistons
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers were met with boos at home Saturday night during a loss to a shorthanded Warriors team, their fifth defeat in seven games....
Report: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, James Harden quickly grew weary of Chris Paul
Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden had grown weary of Chris Paul’s constant critiques before the team sent the veteran guard home this...
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Magic, Franz Wagner, Knicks
Nets
Michael Porter Jr. is playing well enough to complicate Brooklyn’s plans.
The Nets have been positioning themselves for a high pick in the 2026 draft,...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Warriors, Pat Spencer, Malik Beasley
Lakers
LeBron James has nearly reached the maximum number of games he can miss while still qualifying for postseason awards, but Lakers coach JJ Redick...
