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.
Sixers monitoring Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Raptors’ OG Anunoby as trade possibilities
Things are good in Philadelphia. But they're not perfect. So naturally, the 76ers will explore some trades, and it appears they have guys who...
NBA Transactions: Thursday 12/21
Wizards
Wizards recalled Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the Capital City Go-Go of the G League.
Wizards recalled Ryan Rollins from the Capital...
West Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis, Nuggets, Clippers
Lakers
The Lakers have lost four of five entering Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, the latest coming at Chicago on Wednesday.
“We all hate losing,” star...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers, Knicks
76ers
All-Star center Joel Embiid is averaging 38.3 points over the last 12 games, including a season-high 51 in Wednesday's home win over the Timberwolves.
“I...
Jazz’s Collin Sexton on Cleveland return: ‘Me and Lauri wanted to win this game so bad’
CLEVELAND -- You could see the fire in Collin Sexton's eyes. As always, the man known as "Young Bull" played with the type of...
Woj: Cavs have too much belief in this team to make major trade
You’ve heard the rumors. Donovan Mitchell. Jarrett Allen. Maybe some others.
Eventually, the Cavaliers have to make some sort of trade, right?
Well, maybe not. In...
Nets’ Ben Simmons out at least two more weeks
A season that started OK has again been beset by injuries for poor Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons.
Once again, the Nets offered an update...
Cavs prefer to trade Ricky Rubio as sides not close on buyout
The Cavaliers and point guard Ricky Rubio seem likely to move on from each other fairly soon, as we relayed earlier.
But how that happens...
John Wall, Austin Rivers work out for NBA teams; are there suitors?
Free agent guards John Wall and Austin Rivers are desperately trying to get back into the NBA. And can you blame them? It's hard...
Ricky Rubio, Cavs discussing potential parting of ways
The Cavaliers and point guard Ricky Rubio have begun to discuss a possible parting of ways, according to Joe Vardon and Shams Charania of...
Report: Cavs not looking to move Donovan Mitchell or shake up roster
It's December in Cleveland, which can only mean one thing -- the rest of the world wants Cleveland's best players.
Oh, and they want the...
Amico on The Fan: Cavs’ season ahead and Donovan Mitchell trade chatter
So, how are the Cavaliers really looking, and how might the rest of the season go? Especially while missing two huge pieces in Darius...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen drawing interest from playoff contenders, including Pelicans
Nobody in the Cavaliers' front office is feeling desperate to make a splashy trade at the moment, it seems. But that won't keep other...
Dribbles: Sam Merrill, Cavs Lite come out firing, moving ball, scrapping way to another win
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 124-116 home win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
1. Some dreams do come true. That's really been...
