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.
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, Already Out With Knee Issue, Suffers Nasal Fracture
For Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers, the hits just keep on coming.
Michell is already missing time with a bone bruise in his knee, but...
Cavs Notes: Caris LeVert, Marcus Morris, Donovan Mitchell
Caris LeVert isn't surprised by the Cavaliers' ability to overcome obstacles and win games while missing three injured starters (Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan...
Austin Rivers: Rising Magic Deserve More Respect
The Orlando Magic quietly have been among the NBA's most pleasant surprises, still flying a little under the radar.
But here they are, sitting at...
Dribbles: Shorthanded Cavs Show Grit, Unity In Overtaking Pacers
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' gutsy 108-103 road win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. ...
1. Less than a week after beating the New...
Lakers’ Christian Wood To Undergo Knee Procedure, Miss Multiple Weeks
Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is likely to be out multiple weeks, per...
East Notes: Bucks, Damian Lillard, Magic, Celtics
Bucks
No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem for the Bucks in a rematch of two franchises that met in the Finals in 2021.
Somehow, someway, the Bucks...
West Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Suns, Kevin Durant, Nuggets
Rockets
Forward/center Alperen Sengun is out of his walking boot, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Sengun suffered a Grade 3 ankle sprain and has...
Cavs Dribbles: Will Marcus Morris Be A Regular In Rotation?
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. ...
1. Marcus Morris is officially a Cavalier, a veteran who...
East Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Pistons, Hawks
Heat
Forward/center Bam Adebayo came through when his team needed him most, burying a 3-pointer at the buzzer to top the Pistons for a 104-101...
Cavs Officially Sign Marcus Morris To 10-Day Deal
The Cavaliers were expected to sign forward Marcus Morris to a 10-day contract and now it's official.
That's because the Cavs announced the signing on...
West Notes: Suns, Isaiah Thomas, Lakers, LeBron James, Warriors
Suns
The Suns are signing veteran guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract and Kevin Durant indicated he likes the move.
"Excited for him. He's been...
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers
Cavaliers
In case you missed it, Donovan Mitchell is expected to rest Monday at Indiana to manage his bruised left knee. Mitchell is just 9-of-29...
Dribbles: Cavs Aim To Keep ‘Climbing And Clawing’ As More Setbacks Emerge
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 117-103 road loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday.
1. Well, safe to say that was less-than-impressive. The Cavs just...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Out Again With Knee Issue
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell may have returned from a knee bruise too soon -- and that comes straight from Mitchell himself.
Now, it appears he...
