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.
Jazz Open to Trade Pitches on Everyone But Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler
The Jazz are open to taking trade calls on everyone except forward Lauri Markkanen or rookie center Walker Kessler, according to Marc Stein of...
Mario Chalmers Signs Deal in Philippines
Free agent guard Mario Chalmers has signed a contract with Zamboanga Valientes of the Philippines, per Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype.
Terms weren't reported, though...
Suns Sign Saben Lee to Second 10-Day Contract
The Suns have signed guard Saben Lee to a second 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Lee, 23, is 6-foot-2 and signed...
Cavs’ Dean Wade to Return on Saturday vs. Bucks
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will return for Saturday's home game vs. the Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Wade, 26, has not played since Dec....
West Notes: Warriors, Steph Curry, Lakers, Anthony Davis, Mavs
Warriors
The Warriors admittedly are still finding their way, and remain confident, despite their struggles this season, Steph Curry indicated to reporters.
"We're capable, but it's...
Bucks, Serge Ibaka Agree to Search for Trade
The Bucks and veteran center/forward Serge Ibaka have agreed to seek a trade and find him a new hoops home, per Shams Charania of...
Spurs Sign Gorgui Dieng to Second 10-Day Deal
The Spurs have signed center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
His first 10-day deal expired Tuesday...
Central Notes: Bulls, Pistons, France, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell
Bulls
Guard Zach LaVine said it was nice to see support from the crowd in Paris in Thursday's win over the Pistons.
“Seeing it first person...
Lakers’ Darvin Ham: Anthony Davis ‘Progressing Really, Really, Really Well’
The Lakers have been waiting out the latest Anthony Davis injury, and it seems more and more as if he's nearing a return.
Davis even...
West Notes: Rockets, Warriors, Draymond Green, Lakers
Rockets
The Rockets may not be in any hurry to trade guard Eric Gordon despite rumors they are exploring ways to do so, per Tim...
East Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Hawks, John Collins, Knicks
Hornets
Point guard LaMelo Ball re-injured his troublesome ankle during the Hornets' game against the Rockets, forcing him to exit for the night.
Ball has suffered...
Mavs’ Christian Wood to Miss Time With Thumb Fracture
Mavericks center Christian Wood sustained a fracture of his left thumb and will be re-evaluated next week, the team announced in a press release.
Wood...
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson to Miss Extended Time After Thumb Surgery
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will be out at least three weeks after undergoing thumb surgery on Thursday, the team announced.
Robinson suffered the injury in...
Gorqui Dieng, Devon Dotson Enter Free Agency
Center Gorgui Dieng has cleared waivers and become a free agent, as has point guard Devon Dotson, according to the NBA transactions log.
Dieng, 33,...
