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 20-21 at halfway point, one better than last year
Last season, the Lakers were 19-22 after 41 games.
This year, they sit at 20-21 following Monday's home win over the Thunder.
Last season, they reached...
Cavs to sign Pete Nance to 10-day contract
The Cavaliers intend to sign rookie forward Pete Nance to a 10-day contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Nance, 23, is 6-foot-10 and signed...
Pacers nearing trade for Raptors’ Pascal Siakam
The Pacers and Raptors are deep in talks that would send forward Pascal Siakam from Toronto to Indiana, per Shams Charania and Sam Amick...
Insider: Sources ‘surprised’ Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers not completed yet
The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors were deep in talks on a trade featuring forward Pascal Siakam on Tuesday, and it is believed those...
Kings OK with trade for Raptors’ Pascal Siakam even if he doesn’t re-sign?
The Sacramento Kings may be trying to go all in, this season, with the future potentially being darned.
At least, that may be the case...
Hawks seeking two firsts in return for Dejounte Murray
The Hawks apparently have their sights set high-ish in trade talks involving guard Dejounte Murray.
Per Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer, Atlanta wants two first-round...
East Notes: Bulls, DeMar DeRozan, Sixers, Magic
Bulls
The Bulls made a run, but had their two-game winning streak snapped Monday at Cleveland.
“What was disappointing was a lot of the (mistakes) when...
Dribbles: Cavs show unity yet again, battle past Bulls for fifth straight win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 109-91 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
1. For most of the night, the Cavs dominated. Then came...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid returns and again shows NBA world his dominance
Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid again proved why he's reigning MVP on Monday.
How so? Well, how does scoring 41 points and grabbing 10 rebounds...
Insider: Zero percent chance Lakers trade for Bulls’ Zach LaVine
When it comes to potential trades, the Lakers are always a team to watch. That's especially the case when the Lakers are average --...
Bulls’ Zach LaVine on trade rumors: Just another day at office unless I get call from agent
Without question, Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been one of the most discussed men on the trade-rumor mill. And it's not like LaVine nor...
Insider: If Bulls could trade Zach LaVine in next five minutes, they would
Well, it's safe to say the Bulls haven't suddenly developed any reservations about trying to trade guard Zach LaVine.
For some background, the Bulls...
Dribbles: Cavs return home as one of NBA’s hottest teams
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game vs the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
1. The Cavs are back in the U.S. after beating the...
Defending champion Nuggets dominating again: ‘We’re feeling good’
They still don't get any attention from the national media, but the reigning champion Denver Nuggets are beginning to hit their stride yet again.
How...
