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.
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Says He Made ‘Bad Mistake’ and ‘Takes Full Responsibility’
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant said he takes "full responsibility" for an Instagram Live post in which he was brandishing a gun inside a...
Hawks Signing Bogdan Bogdanovic to Four-Year Extension
The Hawks and guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $68 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Bogdanovic, 30, is 6-foot-6...
West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Rockets
Lakers
Coach Darvin Ham said the Lakers don't have any immediate plans to fill their vacant roster spot.
"We feel like we have a good vibe,...
Cavs Used Mid-Level to Sign Sam Merrill, Only This Season Guaranteed
The Cavaliers signed guard Sam Merrill to a three-year contract earlier this week, but only the rest of this season is guaranteed, per Luke...
Latest on LeBron James
Reports on LeBron James' return from a right foot tendon injury continue to point toward the playoffs -- and likely no sooner.
The latest comes...
Nets Intend to Add Moses Brown
The Nets are progressing on a deal to sign center Moses Brown, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the contract...
Knicks Signing DaQuan Jefferies to Second 10-Day Deal
The Knicks are signing guard/forward DaQuan Jeffries to a second 10-day contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. His first 10-day deal expired Tuesday...
Lakers Bracing as if LeBron James May Need More Than Regular Season to Return
The Lakers are preparing as if star forward LeBron James will need more time than just the regular season to ramp up and return...
Warriors Notes: Andre Iguodala, Andrew Wiggins, Bob Myers
Warriors guard/forward Andre Iguodala will undergo surgery on a fractured left wrist next Wednesday and is out indefinitely, the team announced in a press...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Nuggets, Spurs
Suns
Star forward Kevin Durant has now missed four straight games with his injured ankle. The Suns are just 1-3 in...
Adam Silver: Ja Morant Conduct ‘Reckless;’ NBA Suspends Grizzlies Star Eight Games
The NBA has suspended Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant for eight games without pay for what it deemed conduct detrimental to the league.
Morant...
Blazers Aim to Keep Dimming Playoff Hopes Alive: ‘It’s Definitely Frustrating’
The Blazers are keeping hope alive despite their struggles lately. The playoffs are, after all, still in sight.
“I’m not worried about our team losing...
East Notes: Wizards, Bradley Beal, Raptors, Bucks
Wizards
The Wizards are fighting for their playoff lives, and if not the playoffs, then at least the play-in tournament.
“It's up to us. We could...
Timberwolves Say Karl-Anthony Towns Close, But Not How Close
The Timberwolves have issued a press release on standout forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns, saying he is expected to return in the "coming weeks."
Towns has been...
