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.
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Christian Wood, Anthony Davis
It's Year No. 21 for LeBron James, so he's just fine with the so-called minutes restriction being imposed by the Lakers.
Of course, "imposed" is...
Victor Wembanyama Posts Nearly Identical Stat Line to Tim Duncan in Spurs Debut
It started slow, as No. 1 overall pick and Spurs center Victor Wembanyama got into some early foul trouble in his NBA debut, a...
Pacers Announce Contract Extension for Coach Rick Carlisle
The Pacers have announced a contract extension for coach Rick Carlisle, with the program looking to be moving in the right direction.
“It goes without...
East Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis, Heat
Hornets
Coach Steve Clifford said he was impressed with the way No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller bounced back after getting in early foul trouble...
Bulls Hold Players-Only Meeting After Loss to Thunder
Things didn't go anywhere close to as hoped for the Bulls in their season-opening home loss to the Thunder.
So the players attempted to hash...
Podcast: Cavs Show Plenty of Fight on Opening Night
AKRON, Ohio -- It took all of one night to see that Donovan Mitchell is basically the same and Max Strus can make a...
Dribbles: Cavs Claim Opener Via Teamwork, Grit, and Donovan Mitchell Saving the Day
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 114-113 thriller of a road win in the season-opener vs. the Nets.
1. It took all of one game to...
Clippers Pausing James Harden Trade Talks With Sixers
Star guard James Harden remains a member of the 76ers (sort of), and that is the way it will stay, it seems, for the...
NBA Returning to East vs. West Format for 2024 All-Star Game
NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently broached the idea, and now it's happening.
The league will indeed return to an East vs. West format for the...
Suns Docked Second-Rounder for Early Free Agency Talks With Drew Eubanks
The Suns have lost their second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft for holding early free agency discussions with forward/center Drew Eubanks, the league...
East Notes: Pacers, Bruce Brown, Hawks, Raptors, Scottie Barnes
Pacers
Guard Bruce Brown said he loved his time with the Nuggets and winning a championship last season. He signed with the Pacers in free...
Browns’ Myles Garrett Buys Minority Stake in Cavs
AKRON, Ohio -- Well, everyone said the Cavaliers needed to get tougher.
So how does Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sound? No, Garrett isn't suiting...
Shams: Sixers’ James Harden Not Likely to Play ‘Anytime Soon’
It's true that James Harden has return to the 76ers after 10 days away. Shams Charania of The Athletic and FanDuel TV also reported...
East Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Celtics, Al Horford, Cavs
76ers
Guard James Harden intended to travel with the Sixers to their games in Milwaukee and Toronto, but the Sixers though...
