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 Have Good Reasons for Skid, But Now Those Must End
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 113-98 road loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. ...
1. You know what the Cavaliers could use right about now?...
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Re-Injures Ankle in Loss to Pacers
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball re-injured his left ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers, forcing him to exit the game.
Ball suffered a sprained...
LeBron James Takes Part in Non-Contact Portion of Practice
It's too early say if LeBron James will return for the Lakers in time for Friday's home game vs. the Pistons, but he did...
West Notes: Lakers, Dennis Schroder, Nuggets, Warriors
Lakers
Rookie shooting guard Max Christie has entered the league's health and safety protocols, the team announced, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Christie, 19, is 6-foot-6...
Rival Executive: Bulls Could Use a Luke Kennard or Richaun Holmes
Without a doubt, NBA general managers always do their homework on other teams. Thought it doesn't take a rival GM to see that the...
Nets Players ‘Surprised’ Kyrie Irving Hasn’t Yet Been Activated
The suspension for Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has not reached seven games, with No. 8 likely to take place during Thursday's road game...
Mike Brown, Kings Starting to Click, Have Won 7 of 9
No one was really sure what to think when Mike Brown became coach of the Kings over the summer. Based on previous coaching stints...
Austin Daye Officially Signs in Taiwan
Free agent forward Austin Daye has officially signed with the the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan, via Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype.
The Taiwanese league...
East Notes: Knicks, Quentin Grimes, Nets, Celtics
Knicks
Coach Tom Thibodeau pulled swingman Evan Fournier and shooting guard Quentin Grimes from the rotation for Tuesday's road win over the surprising Jazz, saying...
Nets Reportedly Growing Frustrated With Ben Simmons
Guard/forward Ben Simmons has not been able to stay entirely healthy after missing all of last season. More than that, or perhaps because of...
Lakers Dreaming Impossible Dream About Wizards’ Bradley Beal?
If nothing else, the Lakers seem to have their dreams. They may not relate to the playoffs, given the current state of things --...
Podcast: Cavs’ Sudden Skid No Reason for Long-Term Concern
Things haven’t been great for the Cavaliers lately, as they’ve followed up their eight-game streak with a four-game slide. Donovan Mitchell has been hurt....
NBA Transactions: Dru Smith Clears Waivers
Shooting guard Dru Smith became a free agent after clearing waivers following his release by the Heat on Sunday.
Smith, 24, is 6-foot-3 and...
West Notes: Warriors, James Wiseman, Suns, Mavs
Warriors
Warriors center Kevon Looney indicated it may not be so easy for fellow pivot James Wiseman to take the news of his G League...
