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 to seek Disabled Player Exception for injured Fred VanVleet
The Rockets plan to apply for a Disabled Player Exception following Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.
If approved,...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets, Celtics, Hugo Gonzalez
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves received a bit of good news regarding Anthony Edwards. His MRI confirmed a right hamstring strain, but the team said he’ll be...
NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Ziaire Williams, Blazers
76ers
Rookie VJ Edgecombe is quickly earning respect inside the Sixers locker room, and from Joel Embiid himself.
After a 34-point debut, the first-year guard followed...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards out two weeks with hamstring strain
The Timberwolves will be without their superstar for a while. Anthony Edwards is expected to miss about two weeks with a right hamstring strain,...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Jazz
Lakers
With Luka Doncic sidelined for about a week and LeBron James still nursing sciatica, Austin Reaves answered the call. And then some.
The fifth-year guard...
NBA reviewing injury, gambling policies after FBI arrests of Billups, Rozier, Jones
The NBA has informed teams that it’s conducting a full review of its injury reporting procedures and gambling-related protocols in the wake of the...
Report: Mavs owner still backing Nico Harrison amid fan unrest
The Mavericks are 1–2 after Sunday’s win over the Raptors, and while the record isn’t catastrophic, the noise around general manager Nico Harrison hasn’t...
East Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Pistons
Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen’s sluggish season debut didn’t sit well with Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson, who admitted he was “bummed” by the performance.
“That wasn’t the Jarrett...
Dribbles: Cavs bend but don’t break, top Bucks in home opener
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 118-113 victory over the Bucks in the home opener on Sunday. ...
1. This was a battle, a...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Charles Bassey, 76ers, Joel Embiid, Knicks
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are turning to the hardship exception to bolster their injury-depleted roster. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Memphis is set to sign free...
Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin out with toe sprain; return TBD
The Pacers will be without breakout guard Bennedict Mathurin tonight as he deals with a right great toe sprain, per Scott Agness of Fieldhouse...
NBA Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Timberwolves, Julius Randle, Spurs
Heat
The Heat are on the move.
Through two games, Miami has gone full throttle under Erik Spoelstra, pushing pace and letting instinct take over.
“Playing with...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic out at least a week; no long-term concerns
The Lakers got a bit of a scare with Luka Doncic, but it doesn’t appear to be serious.
The team announced that Doncic has been...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Bulls
Raptors
Brandon Ingram is finally healthy — and hungry.
After nearly two lost seasons to ankle injuries and uncertainty, the former All-Star told Eric Koreen of...
