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.
Kings Announce Extensions for GM Monte McNair, Assistant GM Wes Wilcox
The Kings have signed general manager Monte McNair and assistant general manager Wes Wilcox to contract extensions, the team announced in a press release.
“Monte...
Bucks Say Bobby Portis Jr. Out at Least Two Weeks
Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. will miss at least two weeks after suffering a right MCL sprain and right ankle sprain in Monday's win...
Lakers’ Anthony Davis to Return vs. Spurs; Rui Hachimura Available
Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday vs. the Spurs, more than five weeks after a right foot...
East Notes: Nets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Cam Reddish, Heat
Nets
Star forward Kevin Durant is making progress in his recovery from a sprained MCL and could return within two weeks, ahead of NBA All-Star...
NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics, Fred VanVleet, John Collins, Blazers
The Celtics are in the market for a big man ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.
While they...
Trail Blazers Aiming for Deal Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Trail Blazers are looking to fill some areas of need prior to the Feb. 9 trade deadline, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.
Without...
Suns Have Hornets’ Terry Rozier, Raptors’ Fred VanVleet on Radar
Given that point guard Chris Paul is 37-years old and has missed time with back and heel injuries, it might make sense for the...
Wizards Notes: Kyle Kuzma, Kendrick Nunn, Trade Rumors, Will Barton
The Wizards' willingness to trade forward Rui Hachimura to the Lakers showed their confidence that they will be able to re-sign forward Kyle Kuzma...
Poll: With Overabundance of Offensive Eruptions, Does NBA Need to Tweak Rules?
The NBA rules are designed to enhance scoring -- and lots of it. But how much is too much?
Along with that, the league and...
Derrick Favors Returns to Free Agency
Center/forward Derrick Favors has returned to free agency following the expiration of his 10-day contract last weekend with the Hawks, per the RealGM transactions...
Source: Cavs’ Dylan Windler Has Hamstring Injury, Progressing
Cavaliers small forward Dylan Windler has a hamstring injury and is "progressing day by day," a league source told Hoops Wire on Monday.
Windler officially...
Chris Grant Opting Not to Join Hawks, Staying With Spurs
Former Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant has removed his name from consideration as a senior adviser with the Hawks to remain in his current...
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard: We Wish Rui Hachimura the Best in LA
The Wizards have announced the trade of forward Rui Hachimura to the Lakers, making the reported deal official via a press release.
Along with guard...
Lakers and Wizards Talks on Rui Hachimura Initially Also Involved Suns
The trade that is sending forward Rui Hachimura from the Wizards to the Lakers initially was discussed as a three-way trade that also involved...
