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.
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on Return, Game-Winner: ‘It Gives Me Joy to Play’
Star forward Kawhi Leonard finally returned to Clippers, and to steal a line from ABC's Mike Breen, Leonard came back with a bang.
More specifically,...
Wizards’ Wheel of Mediocrity Spins On, With Bradley Beal’s Status TBD
Not even Michael Jordan, Gilbert Arenas or the son of the late, great Wes Unseld have been able to save the Wizards from their...
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Heat, Knicks
Cavaliers
Standout guard Donovan Mitchell was nearly traded from the Jazz to the Knicks, but said he's happy he instead landed with the Cavs.
“What’s done...
Hawks’ Trae Young: Tense Exchange With Nate McMillan Overblown
While Hawks guard Trae Young sat out Friday's win over the Nuggets following a reported tense exchange with coach Nate McMillan, it's not anything...
Nate McMillan’s Job Safe After Tension With Hawks Star Trae Young
A tense exchange between coach Nate McMillan and star guard Trae Young led to Young sitting out Friday's win over the Nuggets, and it...
Cavs Can Clean Up Some Things, But in Good Spot: Game Preview vs. Pacers
Believe it or not, we're just 10 games away from the midpoint of the season. And so far, when the Cavaliers are healthy, they've...
Nike Drops Nets’ Kyrie Irving One Month After Suspending Him
Nike and Nets star Kyrie Irving have parted ways -- for good.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving is now a "sneaker free agent"...
LeBron James: Despite Ankle Issue, ‘I’ll Be Ready’ For Lakers’ Visit to Cavs
If there's one game LeBron James never misses, it's the drama and notoriety that come with a return trip to Cleveland.
And you can be...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla: Robert Williams Nearing Season Debut
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said that inured center Robert Williams III is "pretty close" to a return and making his season debut, as relayed...
Sixers’ James Harden ‘On Pace’ to Make Return vs. Rockets
Star guard James Harden is set to make his return for the 76ers, and it will come against no less than the Rockets, his...
West Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Timberwolves, Kings
Thunder
Rookie center Chet Holmgren went through a light pregame workout prior to the Thunder's win over the Timberwolves on Saturday,...
Cavs’ Dean Wade Out 3-4 Weeks With Shoulder Injury, Team Says
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is out for about the next 3-to-4 weeks with a shoulder injury suffered in Friday's win over the Magic, the...
West Notes: Suns, Chris Paul, Warriors, Clippers, Mavs
Suns
Point guard Chris Paul will miss his 12th straight game Friday with a heel injury, as relayed by Duane Rankin...
Lakers Making Trade May Be ‘Imminent’
It's no secret the Lakers have been evaluating the roster, seeing the results, and exploring their next move.
That may not make them any different...
