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.
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Trying to Play Through Mutliple Injuries
All-Stare center Joel Embiid returned to the 76ers after a brief illness, and how he is contending with some aches and pains.
For starters, Embiid...
NBA Video: How to Fix Lakers? Trade Anthony Davis
Right now, the Lakers are a basketball disaster. They're 2-10 and going nowhere but down -- fast.
So what's the solution? Trading Russell Westbrook? Hardly....
Kenneth Faried Signs With G League’s Austin Spurs
Free agent forward Kenneth Faried has signed with the Austin Spurs of the G League, the team announced in a press release.
This actually marks...
Nets Owner: Kyrie Irving ‘Still Has Work To Do’ Before Return
Nets owner Joe Tsai said Kyrie Irving has more steps to complete before the team allows the star point guard to return from a...
West Notes: Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Thunder, Jazz
Lakers
Coach Darvin Ham said he would put Russell Westbrook in the same situation despite some questionable plays from Westbrook in Friday's loss to the...
Nets’ Kyrie Irving to Remain Out vs. Lakers, Extending Suspension to Six Games
Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Nets for a minimum of five games, but apparently, that suspension will extend to six.
Nets...
Victor Wembanyama Impresses in French NT Debut: ‘We Couldn’t See the Rim’
Likely No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama made his debut with the French national team against Lithuania and once again left the basketball...
Heat Among Teams Again Talking Trade for Suns’ Jae Crowder
Not surprisingly, the Heat are back in the mix on a potential Jae Crowder trade -- just as they were before.
According to Ian Begley...
Knicks Receiving Trade Calls on Immanuel Quickley
It seems as if the Knicks are headed back to Nowheresville this season, but there's still time to fix that. The Knicks haven't been...
Dribbles: Cavs Fail to Close Again, Fall to Warriors, But Home Awaits
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 106-101 road loss to the Warriors on Friday night. ...
1. The Cavs were not great at the end of...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Listed as Questionable
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is questionable for Sunday's home game vs. the Timberwolves with what is being called a right ankle strain, per the...
West Notes: Spurs, Trail Blazers, Lakers
Spurs
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said the Spurs' culture is likely what is getting them through the Josh Primo drama.
“Character is always one of the...
East Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Hornets, Sixers
Pacers
Point guard Tyrese Haliburton and rookie shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin have proved to be quite the combination when on the court together, offering the...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Kings, Thunder
Clippers
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is progressing toward a return after participating in 5-on-5 drills at practice, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters, via Andrew Greif...
