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.
Ricky Rubio announces NBA retirement after agreeing to buyout with Cavs
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has not played in the NBA this season and in a heartfelt social media post, said he will never...
Dribbles: Well, that was easy, as Cavs put on clinic in walloping Wizards
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 140-101 rout of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
1. That, friends, is what's known as a massive blowout....
NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Donovan Mitchell, Mikal Bridges, Pacers, Lakers, Zach LaVine
Heat
Not surprisingly, the Heat have long had eyes for Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, per Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today.
"If the Cavaliers decide to trade...
Knicks signing Duane Washington Jr. to two-way deal
The Knicks are bringing back Duane Washington Jr. on a two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Washington, 23, signed a two-way deal with the...
Hawks ‘absolutely open for business’ on potential trades
Things haven't gone nearly as well as hoped for the Atlanta Hawks. So yes, they will explore ways to shake up the roster, per...
NBA Transactions: Wednesday 1/3
Kings
Kings recalled Colby Jones from the Stockton Kings of the G League.
Nuggets
Nuggets assigned Jalen Pickett to the Grand Rapids Gold of the...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Warriors, Steph Curry, Kings
Grizzlies
Star guard Ja Morant scored 26 points and dunked on Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama as the Grizzlies snapped a three-game skid on Tuesday. Earlier,...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Bulls, Zach LaVine, Hornets
76ers
Star center Joel Embiid returned after missing multiple games with a sprained ankle, and in his usual big way. Embiid scored 31 points, grabbed...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Spurs
Thunder
Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 36 points, and what do you know, the Thunder have won five straight after downing the mighty Celtics...
Dribbles: Wizards woeful, but were my first favorite; Cavs just need wins
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
1. This is the start of a six-game "homestand" for the Cavs....
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Mavs, Kyrie Irving
Clippers
The Clippers finished a Western Conference-best 11-2 in December, then kicked off the New Year with a home win over the Heat.
It's a far...
Rival exec on Donovan Mitchell: I think he signs extension in Cleveland
Everyone outside the NBA thinks that Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks are destined to be together. Or maybe it's the Nets.
But those who actually...
Cavs continue to have zero intention of trading Donovan Mitchell
Other teams can call, and have. But they're only going to get shot down.
That's been the Cavaliers' stance on trading Donovan Mitchell, and by...
East Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Hornets
Raptors
The Raptors' home win over the Cavaliers on Monday featured the debuts of guard/forward RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who scored 19 and 14...
