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.
West Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Warriors, Mavs, Luka Doncic
Thunder
While the Warriors escaped with a controversial call and a win over the Thunder, rookie forward Chet Holmgren left quite an impression.
“Chet’s a problem,”...
Coach Nick Nurse Looking for More After Sixers Win Fourth Straight
Things are going very well for the 76ers without James Harden, traded to the Clippers earlier in the week.
In fact, Philadelphia has now won...
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Pacers, Bucks, Damian Lillard
Cavaliers
For the first time this season, the Cavaliers had their entire staring five in Friday's road loss to the Pacers, the first of the...
Kevin Garnett: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ‘Has The It Factor’
Count NBA legend Kevin Garnett among those impress with Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama.
“When you saw David Robinson the first time, you saw it....
West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Suns, Lakers
Clippers
Coach Tyronn Lue suggested James Harden looks ready for a game after a recent practice.
“He pushed the pace, he pushed the basketball, made plays...
Pelicans Officially Sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to Two-Way Deal
The Pelicans have officially signed forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a two-way contract, per the RealGM transactions log.
Robinson-Earl, 22, is 6-foot-9 was waived by the...
NBA Transactions: Friday 11/3
Hawks
Hawks recalled Kobe Bufkin from the College Park Skyhawks of the G League.
Hawks recalled Mouhamed Gueye from the College Park...
Dribbles: Cavs Make Game of In-Season Tourney Opener, But Doomed by Sloppy Start
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' hard-fought 121-116 road loss to the Pacers on Friday.
1. On the bright side, the Cavs won't ever have to...
East Notes: Bulls, DeMar DeRozan, Sixers, Nic Batum, Heat
Bulls
Veteran guard/forward DeMar DeRozan suggested he's focused solely on winning games, and not the looming possibility of a contract extension.
I honestly don’t think about...
Joel Embiid Says He Hopes Sixers and James Harden’s Clippers Meet in Finals
Center Joel Embiid spoke about James Harden's time with the Sixers, indicating they did all they could to give Harden the ball and let...
NBA In-Season Tournament Schedule for All 30 Teams
AKRON, Ohio -- Below are the NBA In-Season Tournament schedules for every team. We have more on the Cavaliers and their opener vs. the...
Clippers View James Harden as Addition That Can Put Them Over the Top
You know the names. Kawhi Leonard. Paul George. Russell Westbrook. And now James Harden.
All four grew up in Southern California. All four are now...
Cavs Dribbles: In-Season Tournament Arrives. Should We Care?
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Pacers on Friday.
1. Well, like it or not, the In-Season Tournament is here. The...
Cavs’ Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen Upgraded to Questionable
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland and center Jarrett Allen have been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s road game against the Pacers.
The game will serve...
