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.
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets
Knicks
The Knicks brought back continuity, chemistry and a championship. Getting their legs underneath them has taken a little longer.
“We all feel the fatigue,” Josh...
Grizzlies leaning into youth, leadership and toughness
The Grizzlies were supposed to be rebuilding this season. Instead, they're the only undefeated team left in the NBA.
So much for that plan.
Memphis is...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Thunder, Bulls, Isaac Okoro
Pistons
Paul Reed was already headed for more work after the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart. Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury added to the assignment, and Reed...
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Koby Altman, Meleek Thomas, Bucks
The Cavaliers have spent years waiting for Evan Mobley to become more of an offensive force. Well, he's giving them something to think about.
Mobley...
Thunder change course on Ochai Agbaji after another injury setback
The Thunder were preparing to add help on the wing. Now they’re taking another look at where they need it most.
Oklahoma City has opted...
Five NBA thoughts: Grizzlies surprise, Celtics impress, Wizards entertain
We're about five games into the NBA season, which means it's probably too early to draw any real conclusions. So naturally, let's draw a few...
Cavs still getting respect nationally, even if they haven’t earned all of it yet
The Cavaliers are 3-2, have blown a 29-point lead, nearly blown a couple of other games and have yet to win on the road.
And...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Hornets
Raptors
Scottie Barnes kept getting to his spots Friday. The Raptors kept giving him the ball. When a guy is having that kind of night,...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nets
Mavericks
Kyrie Irving had been working his way back into form. Friday looked a lot more like the version the Mavericks were waiting for.
Irving scored...
Lakers have a Luka Doncic masterpiece and still find way to fall apart
The Lakers got 21 points from Luka Doncic in the first quarter Friday night. They led the Warriors by 23. They looked like they...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Pistons, Ron Holland, Sixers
Warriors
Stephen Curry hit eight threes, which certainly helped. But the Warriors also got something Friday that can make life a whole lot easier for...
Cavs likely getting Meleek Thomas back, and bench could use him
The Cavaliers appear close to getting their rookie spark back. With Jaylon Tyson unavailable, the timing would help.
Meleek Thomas has been upgraded to probable...
NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Magic, Anthony Black, Celtics
Heat
Klay Thompson hasn’t had the smoothest start in Miami. But when he gets going, well, we’ve seen what that looks like.
Thompson hit five threes...
NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving, Heat, Lakers, Suns, Jalen Green
Heat
Kyrie Irving would be comfortable in Miami. That doesn’t mean the Heat are about to go get him.
That’s the word from Ethan Skolnick of...
Cavs head to Milwaukee with familiar habits and plenty of time to change them
For the most part, I’ve liked what I’ve seen from the Cavaliers. They’re about where I figured they’d be.
The exception, of course, was blowing...
Cavs Notes: Mario Hezonja, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas
The Cavaliers gave Mario Hezonja until Nov. 15 to show them why they should guarantee his one-year, $2.8 million contract. Five games in, Chris...
