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 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...
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, expectations
The Cavaliers finally notched their first win of the season, and Donovan Mitchell wasn’t all that thrilled.
Not because of the outcome, but because of...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, 76ers, Joel Embiid, Warriors
Hornets
Brandon Miller left early in the second quarter of the Hornets’ road loss to the 76ers with what the team called left shoulder soreness,...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, breakout candidates
Bucks
For all the offseason noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, the Bucks seem to have quieted things. At least for now.
The two-time MVP told reporters...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bulls, Tre Jones, Sixers
Thunder
Make it 20 straight against the East for the Thunder, who stayed unbeaten with a 117-100 win over the Hawks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Pacers
The Pacers are dealing with a brutal and almost unprecedented injury situation in their backcourt.
Six guards — Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Kam...
