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 Enters Counseling Program; Out Indefinitely
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida and will remain away from the team indefinitely, per Adrian Wojnarowski and...
West Notes: Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr, Lakers, Pelicans
Nuggets
Small forward Michael Porter Jr. seemed unhappy that he has not been playing at the end of some close games, as the West-leading Nuggets...
East Notes: Cavs, Darius Garland, Knicks, Julius Randle, Nets
Cavaliers
Point guard Darius Garland indicated the Cavs may be peaking at the right time, with 12 regular-season games to go.
“I think so,” Garland told...
LeBron James Out of Walking Boot, Back with Lakers
Lakers star forward LeBron James has had his walking boot removed and is back with the team after about a week away, coach Darvin...
Pistons Sign Eugene Omoruyi to Second 10-Day Deal
The Pistons have signed small forward Eugene Omoruyi to a second 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Omoruyi, 26, is 6-foot-7 and...
Josh Hart Expected to Opt Out, Re-sign With Knicks
Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart very well could opt out of his contract at the end of the season, then re-sign with the team, per...
West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Blazers, Mavs
Kings
Point guard De'Aaron Fox said the rising Kings don't intend to be just a one-hit wonder.
“This is something that we, obviously, want to make...
West Notes: Lakers, D’Angelo Russell, Spurs, Timberwolves
Lakers
While big man Anthony Davis only managed eight points, the Lakers were able to beat the Raptors on Friday, anyway.
Guard D'Angelo Russell led the...
Cavs Concerned Jarrett Allen to Miss Time With Eye Injury
It appears center Jarrett Allen could miss time with a right eye injury sustained in Friday's loss to the Heat, sources told Hoops Wire.
The...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Raptors, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Heat
Coach Erik Spoelstra suggested guard/forward Jimmy Butler is a good example for younger players.
Butler scored 33 points off 16 shots in Friday's win over...
Suns Trying to Stay Positive After Kevin Durant Injury
Suns coach Monty Williams said there's not a whole lot you can do about the injury to star forward Kevin Durant, who is expected...
Kings, 7-1 Since Break, About to Snap Longest-Ever Playoff Drought
The Kings are 7-1 since the All-Star break and were able to for a close win over the visiting Knicks. But coach Mike Brown...
Pacers Brace for Bennedict Mathurin to Miss First Game and Perhaps More
Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin was forced to exit Thursday's overtime win over the Rockets after rolling his right ankle in the first quarter.
Now, it...
Rockets Opt Not to Keep Willie Cauley-Stein
The Rockets have decided not to keep center Willie Cauley-Stein for a second 10-day contract, per the RealGM transactions log.
Stein was initially signed to...
