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.
Minnesota Mayhem: Wolves continue rise as NBA’s most pleasant early surprise
Raise your hand if you predicted the Minnesota Timberwolves would be tied for the NBA's best record after 25 games.
Don't feel bad. You aren't...
Clippers riding eight-game win streak, offering high praise to James Harden
Things didn't go so well immediately after the Clippers acquired James Harden in a trade with the 76ers. In fact, the deal looked like...
West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Timberwolves
Lakers
The Lakers are just 1-3 since winning the In-Season Tournament championship. So that feels like a distant memory now.
The latest defeat came Monday,...
Heat among those with expected interest in Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, but …
CLEVELAND -- Right now, the Cavaliers have no intention of trading All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. None. Zero. Nada.
But that won't stop the Internet from...
Dribbles: Cavs just find a way, again, in propelling to OT win over Rockets
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 135-130 thriller of an overtime home win against the Houston Rockets on Monday.
1. It almost feels as...
Ted Leonsis wants Wizards to ’emulate’ five-year plan
The Washington Wizards haven't won 50 games since 1979 and that's not going to change this year.
But that doesn't seem to bother team owner...
Bulls still gaining no traction on Zach LaVine trade
The Chicago Bulls are discussing Zach LaVine trades with rival teams, and LaVine reportedly will be happy to move on.
But talking trade and actually...
Jazz make Jordan Clarkson available in trade talks
It's no secret that the Utah Jazz have been exploring ways to improve both the current roster and the future. That's just the way...
Lauri Markkanen says he prefers to remain with Jazz
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen said he's hoping to stay with the organization with which his game has flourished.
And let's face it, the Jazz...
NBA Transactions: 12/18
Magic
Magic assigned Jett Howard to the Osceola Magic of the G League.
Bucks
Bucks assigned Chris Livingston to the Wisconsin Herd of...
East Rumors: Celtics, Bulls, Zach LaVine, Pistons, Alec Burks
Celtics
The Celtics have been aggressive in seeking help for the bench, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania indicated...
Agent Rich Paul: No specific destination in mind for Bulls’ Zach LaVine
The Los Angeles Lakers? The Philadelphia 76ers? The Utah Jazz?
Actually, when it comes to Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and trade possibilities, agent Rich...
Warriors’ Draymond Green likely to remain suspended for three more weeks
It might be a while before the Golden State Warriors see forward Draymond Green in uniform again.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Green has...
Teams check on availability of Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell after injuries to Darius Garland, Evan Mobley
Several teams called to check on whether Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell might be available in trades after the injuries to point guard Darius...
