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.
Dribbles: Cavs Fail to Rise at Right Time in Loss to Jazz
Random dribbles after the Cavaliers' 116-114 road loss to the Jazz. ...
1. This is one that got away. There's really no other way to...
Hawks Signing Derrick Favors to 10-Day Deal
The Hawks are signing veteran center/forward Derrick Favors, to a 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Favors, 30, was waived by the Rockets back in...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich on NBA’s 3-Point Focus: Let’s Just Make It a ‘Real Circus’
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been known to take a sarcastic jab at the league for which he's employed, and the legendary coach is...
East Notes: Bulls, DeMar DeRozan, Cavs, Ricky Rubio, Bucks
Bulls
Guard DeMar DeRozan was forced to exit Monday's road loss to the Celtics with a right quad injury, but indicated he didn't think it...
East Notes: Magic, Jonathan Isaac, Raptors, Hornets
Magic
Forward Jonathan Isaac will play for the Lakeland Magic of the G League on Wednesday as he works his way...
Bucks, Lakers Continue to Show Interest in Knicks’ Cam Reddish
It appears the Knicks are seeking two second-round picks in exchange for forward Cam Reddish, who remains available, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The Bucks...
Cavs Hesitant to Pull Off Deal for Mavs’ Tim Hardaway Jr.
While it appears the Cavaliers have Mavericks wing shooter Tim Hardaway Jr. on their radar, they clearly are not all in.
Instead, they're more in...
Pistons’ Alec Burks Receiving Interest From Playoff Contenders
Pistons shooting guard Alec Burks is receiving trade interest from multiple teams that appear headed for the playoffs, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Burks has...
Nets’ Kevin Durant Expected to Miss Four Weeks
The sprained right knee MCL suffered by Nets forward Kevin Durant is expected to cost him a month, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The Nets...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Unsure of Jazz Greeting: ‘I Hope It’s Cheers’
Donovan Mitchell is paying his lone visit to the Jazz of the season, and fresh off winning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors,...
Lakers Notes: Picks, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook
All the talk with the Lakers is whether they are willing to deal their next two trade-eligible first-round picks to improve the roster.
That likely...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, Lakers’ LeBron James Named Players of Week
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for a second time this season, with the NBA making its...
LeBron James Denies Being Frustrated With Lakers’ Roster Build
Star forward LeBron James indicated he is not taking issue with the way the Lakers are trying to build their roster into a contender...
Raptors Rumors: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby
Extension talks between the Raptors and guard Fred VanVleet apparently have been tabled, but he indicated he is hoping to remain with the organization,...
