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.
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet: NBA gambling revenue not worth risk to players
Houston Rockets guard and NBPA president Fred VanVleet believes the NBA may be getting far more trouble than benefit from sports gambling.
And he says...
Bucks’ Doc Rivers pushes back on report he plans to retire
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says talk of his retirement is a little premature.
Rivers responded Friday to comments made earlier this week by ESPN's...
Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus return to practice as Cavs get healthier
The Cavaliers may finally be trending toward full strength.
Well, close to it.
Three injured Cavs returned to practice Friday as Donovan Mitchell (groin), Dean Wade...
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks thumb on dunk, out for season
The freshman season for Caleb Wilson is over.
The North Carolina forward broke his right thumb during a non-contact drill at Thursday’s practice and has...
Talkin’ Cavs: The James Harden effect and early postseason thoughts
Just 10 home games remain for the Cavaliers. After that, it's time for the real thing.
But it's been a case of so, so good...
Adam Silver on NBA efforts to curb tanking: ‘Not ruling anything out’
The NBA may soon tweak its draft lottery again. Just do not expect a full teardown of the system.
Adam Silver said Friday that the...
Warriors still believe in Kristaps Porzingis despite illness
The Golden State Warriors are not backing off their bet on Kristaps Porzingis. Even if the big man has barely been able to play.
Warriors...
Warriors among teams to check on Kawhi Leonard before deadline
The Golden State Warriors took a swing at the trade market before the deadline. One of the bigger names they checked on was Kawhi...
Suns’ Dillon Brooks arrested on suspicion of DUI
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to reports from TMZ...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid out at least another week with oblique injury
The Philadelphia 76ers will likely be without Joel Embiid for at least a few more games.
Embiid has already missed three straight with a strained...
Raptors’ G League squad claims former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz
Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is getting another chance. Just not in the NBA. At least not yet.
Toronto’s G League affiliate, Raptors...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum to make season debut vs. Mavericks
The wait appears to be over for Jayson Tatum.
The Boston Celtics announced that Tatum will make his season debut Friday night against the Dallas...
Russell Westbrook calls out Kings media for, well, doing their jobs
Nothing I can write here will truly do Russell Westbrook’s postgame media session justice.
Just know he answered questions after the Sacramento Kings’ 133-123 loss...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Heat
Wizards
The debut belonged to Trae Young. The night belonged to Ace Bailey.
Young made his first appearance for Washington after arriving in January’s trade from...
