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.
East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis, Pistons
Knicks
The Knicks kept their hopes for the No. 2 seed in the NBA East alive with a big road win over the Celtics on...
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Hawks, Nets
Cavaliers
The Cavs have lost 11 of 17 but managed to snap a three-game skid by topping the Hornets on Wednesday, and now own the...
Dribbles: Cavs Handle Business At Home As Playoff Race Stays Oh-So-Tight
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' needed 110-98 home win over the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action on Wednesday. ...
1. For about 24 minutes, Cavs...
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Due To Return This Week
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is set to make his return from a torn meniscus sometime this week, per NBA insider Shams Charania of...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers, Heat
76ers
NBA All-Star Joel Embiid scored 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Tuesday's win over the Pistons, and suddenly, the Sixers are looking like...
West Notes: Warriors, Lakers, LeBron James, Mavs, Luka Doncic
Warriors
The Warriors have been on fire lately, and just in time for the NBA playoffs. Or in the case of the Warriors, at least...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids Serious Injury To Lower Leg
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has avoided serious injury to his left lower leg and Achilles, per NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic.
This...
Hawks’ Trae Young Could Make Return vs. Hornets
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is closing in on a return from finger surgery and could play in Wednesday's home game vs. the Charlotte...
2024 NBA Mock Draft: NCAA Champion UConn Puts Three In First Round
The 2024 NBA Draft is slated for Wednesday, June 26, for the first round and Thursday, June 27, for the second. So yes, that's...
Paul Pierce Says Cavs Should Try To Trade Donovan Mitchell For LeBron James
The Cleveland Cavaliers should attempt to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Los Angeles Lakers for LeBron James this summer if Mitchell doesn't agree to...
Grizzlies Sign Zavier Simpson, Jack White To Hardship Deals
The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed point guard Zavier Simpson to a 10-day contract and signed small forward Jack White to a deal for the...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo To Have MRI On Calf Injury
The Milwaukee Bucks snapped their four-game losing streak but can't seem to shake hard luck, as star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo exited Tuesday's 104-91 win...
Hawks’ Trae Young Cleared For Practice, Nears Return
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been cleared for a return to practice and contact following his six-week follow-up exam, the NBA team announced.
Young...
Reports: Coach John Calipari Leaving Kentucky For Arkansas
In news that is sure to shake up the NCAA basketball landscape, University of Kentucky coach John Calipari is leaving the Wildcats after 15...
