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.
Sixers’ Kelly Oubre set to return vs. Wizards on Wednesday
It's been a while since Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre took the court for a game, but it appears his return is very near.
Per...
West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, James Harden, Warriors, Klay Thompson
Lakers
The Lakers will win the inaugural In-Season Tournament and NBA Cup, predicts Mark Medina of Sportsnaut. And the Lakers are indeed aiming for it,...
NBA Transactions: Monday 12/4
Grizzlies
Shaquille Harrison, previously with the Grizzlies, became a free agent.
Jaylen Nowell, previously with the Grizzlies, became...
East Notes: Pistons, front office, Hornets, Gordon Hayward, Knicks
Pistons
It does not appear that the Pistons are ready to hit the panic button just yet, per Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free...
Dribbles: Cavs have won seven of 10, and that’s the bottom line
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers, coming off a 110-101 road win over the lowly Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
1. It wasn't always pretty, but the...
Jimmy Butler on Heat so far: ‘Mediocre’
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is never shy about speaking the truth.
Last year, he confidently guaranteed the Heat would beat the Boston Celtics in...
Hypothetical trade scenario: Cavs’ Isaac Okoro to Bulls
If there's one team that we all know is looking to shake up the roster already, it is the Chicago Bulls.
As has been reported...
Lakers staying patient in trade scenarios, monitoring ‘potential fire sales’
When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, people tend to focus on what they don't have as much as what they do.
But despite...
Report: Bulls finding there’s no trade market for Zach LaVine
By now you likely know the Chicago Bulls are open to trading Zach LaVine and that Lavine is open to a trade. In fact,...
Would Warriors trade Klay Thompson? Rival execs wonder
Let's start here first -- the Golden State Warriors probably won't trade Klay Thompson. He is a franchise legend, a starter and still has...
West Notes: Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Suns
Pelicans
Guard/forward Trey Murphy III had a season debut worth noting, scoring 18 points off the bench in the Pelicans' win over the Spurs on...
Latest on Josh Giddey
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey's alleged inappropriate relationship was a one-night stand that took place two years ago, when Giddey was 19 years...
Celtics draft pick Yam Madar injured by object thrown from stands in Turkey
Israeli guard Yam Madar suffered a cut above his eye and fell to the court after an object was thrown from the stands during...
Cavs Podcast: Talkin’ bad loss to Blazers, JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, team culture
What should we make the Cavaliers after that lousy home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers?
Is J.B. Bickerstaff on the hot seat -- or...
