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.
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Expects to Miss Time With Calf Strain
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was forced to exit Saturday's loss to the Jazz after re-aggravating a right calf strain and indicated he expects...
Dribbles: Cedi Osman, Cavs Show No Mercy to Undermanned Heat
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 113-87 hammer job of the visiting Heat on Sunday. ...
1. When the other team is down, you also have...
Hawks in Trade Discussions on John Collins
The Hawks have opened trade discussions on power forward John Collins, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
It's been a bit of an uneven season...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Jazz
Pelicans
Power forward Zion Williamson is expected to return from a right foot contusion for Monday's home game vs. the Warriors, per Andrew Lopez of...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Out At Least a Week With Sprained Ankle
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will miss at least a week with a Grade 2 sprain of his left ankle, the team announced.
Morant, 23,...
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey to Miss 3-4 Weeks With Foot Fracture
The 76ers' backcourt has taken another hit, as guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a small fracture in his left...
Cavs’ Kevin Love Doubtful With Hairline Fracture in Thumb
Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love has a hairline fracture in his right thumb and is doubtful for Sunday's home game vs. the Heat, the...
East Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Sixers, Bucks
Cavaliers
It took two overtimes, but the Cavs finally snapped their five-game losing streak, courtesy of a home win over the Hornets.
Still, coach J.B. Bickerstaff...
East Notes: Wizards, Bradley Beal, Heat, Bulls
Wizards
Shooting guard Bradley Beal is known for his offense, but it was his defense that got some attention in Friday's...
Sixers Discussing Trades Centered on Tobias Harris
The 76ers have had trade talks centered on forward Tobias Harris as part of their "usual check-ins," according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Basically,...
Knicks Showing Willingness to Deal Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose
The Knicks are showing a willingness to trade guards Immanuel Quickley and Derrick Rose, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.
This follows a report...
Suns Showing Trade Interest in Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma, Kings’ Harrison Barnes, Others
Suns general manager James Jones is apparently a busy man these days, perhaps busier than usual.
Not only are the Suns looking for trades centered...
Blazers Signing Ibou Badji to Two-Way Deal, Waiving Olivier Sarr
The Trail Blazers are signing rookie center Ibou Badji to a two-way contract and waiving two-way center Olivier Sarr, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Badji,...
Magic’s Gary Harris Expected to Make Season Debut
Magic shooting guard Gary Harris Jr. appears likely to play in Friday's road game vs. the Bulls after taking part in shootaround, coach Jamahl...
