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.
Warriors Notes: Jonathan Kuminga, Stephen Curry, De’Anthony Melton
Jonathan Kuminga becomes trade-eligible on January 15, and the chatter hasn’t slowed after his DNP in Sunday’s loss at Chicago.
Coach Steve Kerr acknowledged Kuminga’s...
NBA Standings for Dec. 11
Eastern Conference
Detroit Pistons — 19-5
New York Knicks — 17-7 — 2.0
Boston Celtics...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Tyronn Lue, Nets, Noah Clowney, Thunder
Clippers
The Clippers sit at 6-18 and tied for 13th in the West, but coach Tyronn Lue isn’t viewing the season as a lost cause.
As...
NBA execs wonder if Clippers will consider trading James Harden or Kawhi Leonard
With the Clippers sitting at 6-18 and facing uncertainty on multiple fronts, NBA observers are already wondering whether Los Angeles will be forced into...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks, Tyler Kolek, Monte Morris
76ers
The Sixers are looking for more stability in the middle. Joel Embiid had one of the roughest shooting nights of his career in Sunday’s...
Celtics surging as Jayson Tatum progresses, but timetable still unclear
The Celtics have climbed to third in the East behind five straight wins, and star forward Jayson Tatum is back doing one-on-one work as...
Report: Rockets not expected to pursue deal for Grizzlies’ Ja Morant
The Rockets already made their big swing when they landed Kevin Durant over the summer, and it doesn’t sound like another is coming anytime...
Klay Thompson would prefer contender if Mavericks explore trade
Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks to chase another deep postseason run next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. That vision has shifted, and according...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Myles Turner, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pacers
Bucks
After losing 10 of their last 12 games, the Bucks finally had a chance to breathe.
Four full days between games gave Milwaukee time to...
Clippers’ Ivica Zubac drawing interest from Pacers, others
The Pacers are among the teams keeping tabs on Clippers center Ivica Zubac, with Indiana recently placing a call to L.A. to gauge his...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen selected as player team ‘most likely’ to trade
Jarrett Allen’s name has surfaced again in NBA speculation, and what else is new?
Lately, those around the league have pointed to the Cavaliers’ roster...
Cavs still without timetable as Sam Merrill works through wrist injury
Sam Merrill was playing some of the best basketball of his career when the Cavaliers needed him most. Injuries had thinned the rotation, and...
NBA Notes: Isaiah Mobley, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Thunder, top front offices
International
Isaiah Mobley is headed to Israel. The older brother of Cavaliers star Evan Mobley is finalizing a deal with Hapoel Jerusalem, according to Donatas...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dereck Lively II, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Suns
Mavericks
Dallas received difficult but expected news on Tuesday. Center Dereck Lively II will undergo a procedure on his right foot and is out for...
